HibeeJibee Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 History if it devotes a footnote to Tweedmouth 2-2 Leith tonight will record Leith dropped 2pts in the EOSL title race - but history would be wrong, as those of us who saw it will testify. That was the consequence: but the story was how Tweedmouth led and later deservedly equalised with 2 audacious lobs... how they went down to 9 men only minutes into the 2nd half courtesy the indiscipline of 2 players in 1 incident... how the 9 left, instead of collapsing, showed immense steel and discipline to hold out manfully for 40 minutes... uphill - facing one of the most formidable scorers in non-league football - repelling several dozen attacks in the process... and how in the end only a spectacular 1-on-1 save by Leith's keeper preserved them 1pt, and in doing so kept their title prospects in their own hands. (Having drawn at Saughton in November it's 2 draws from 3 v contenders for Tweedmouth). What it also means is the LTHV v Leith head-to-head in the last game of the league season a week on Saturday will prove a title decider, a shoot out for the EOSL trophy. If LTHV take 4pts or 6pts from their remaining games v Eyemouth (H - Sat) and Tweedmouth (A - Wed), they would only need a draw. If they take 3pts or fewer... assuming that win did not break scoring records... then Leith would only need a draw. So in one form or another it'll be a shoot out at Saughton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afca32 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Great title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heedthebaa Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 21 minutes ago, HibeeJibee said: History if it devotes a footnote to Tweedmouth 2-2 Leith tonight will record Leith dropped 2pts in the EOSL title race - but history would be wrong, as those of us who saw it will testify. That was the consequence: but the story was how Tweedmouth led and later deservedly equalised with 2 audacious lobs... how they went down to 9 men only minutes into the 2nd half courtesy the indiscipline of 2 players in 1 incident... how the 9 left, instead of collapsing, showed immense steel and discipline to hold out manfully for 40 minutes... uphill - facing one of the most formidable scorers in non-league football - repelling several dozen attacks in the process... and how in the end only a spectacular 1-on-1 save by Leith's keeper preserved them 1pt, and in doing so kept their title prospects in their own hands. (Having drawn at Saughton in November it's 2 draws from 3 v contenders for Tweedmouth). What it also means is the LTHV v Leith head-to-head in the last game of the league season a week on Saturday will prove a title decider, a shoot out for the EOSL trophy. If LTHV take 4pts or 6pts from their remaining games v Eyemouth (H - Sat) and Tweedmouth (A - Wed), they would only need a draw. If they take 3pts or fewer... assuming that win did not break scoring records... then Leith would only need a draw. So in one form or another it'll be a shoot out at Saughton. I read that post in a Winston Churchill voice Should be Lothians title, can't see them slipping up now. Great result for Tweedmouth as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 or Richard Burton at the end of Zulu. Except Tweedmouth's redcoats having survived Rorke's Drift, a wannabe Michael Caine broke out with 4min left, and almost finished 'em off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcastle broon Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 It wasn't that long ago ww came back from 2 down also with 9 men v Leith. Good finish to the season in prospect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northboy Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 10 hours ago, HibeeJibee said: or Richard Burton at the end of Zulu. I don't think Richard Burton was in ZULU - are you thinking of Stanley Baker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superbigal Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Neither can be promoted though. Micky mouse stuff. How long does it take these 2 teams to pull the finger out. Don't watch out and a load of top junior teams might just overtake their route to the lowland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted May 3, 2017 Author Share Posted May 3, 2017 5 hours ago, Northboy said: I don't think Richard Burton was in ZULU - are you thinking of Stanley Baker? Richard Burton does (very dramatically) the narration at the start and end - reading out all those who won the Victoria Cross etc. 1 hour ago, superbigal said: Neither can be promoted though. Micky mouse stuff. How long does it take these 2 teams to pull the finger out. Don't watch out and a load of top junior teams might just overtake their route to the lowland. LTHV are clearly working on things as they've obtained planning permission for catering facilities, toilets, and a small stand. Is a fair point about each year that slips by maybe leaving the door open to new challengers though. However winning a league isn't just about promotion. There's the title itself at stake, prizemoney, and a place in next season's Scottish Cup. LTHV are reportedly already there - courtesy winning the SE Cup-Winners' Shield at the weekend - but that hasn't been officially confirmed. For Leith this is the only way into the cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northboy Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 32 minutes ago, HibeeJibee said: 5 hours ago, Northboy said: I don't think Richard Burton was in ZULU - are you thinking of Stanley Baker? Richard Burton does (very dramatically) the narration at the start and end - reading out all those who won the Victoria Cross etc. Indeed he did ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenconner Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Mon the Zulus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share Posted May 4, 2017 LTHV thumped Coldstream 5-0 in King Cup SF last night. So 1 week after the Gunfight the pair will meet again at Ferguson Park, Rosewell... that's a bit like the Wild West... in the curtain-closer King Cup Final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdenbeath Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 On 5/4/2017 at 14:40, HibeeJibee said: LTHV thumped Coldstream 5-0 in King Cup SF last night. So 1 week after the Gunfight the pair will meet again at Ferguson Park, Rosewell... that's a bit like the Wild West... in the curtain-closer King Cup Final. See the EOSL website has the game listed for a Saturday disappointing its not on a Sunday as usual, may have picked up a few neutrals like myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted May 5, 2017 Author Share Posted May 5, 2017 It's normally the Saturday after EOSL finishes? Last season it was on Sunday 29th May - probably because there were 3 league games the day before since the season got extended - but the season before that it was Saturday 30th May; season before that it was Sunday 18th May (day before was Scottish Cup final); season before that Saturday 1st June; season before that Saturday 26th May; and so on. I don't think it could be a Sunday nowadays without clashing with something else as it's on Saturday 20th May; next day is Lowland League Cup Final; following Sat is Scottish Cup Final; next day South Challenge Cup Final. If LTHV hadn't lost v Tynecastle on pens in SFs they'd be facing Leith in LC Final this Sunday, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdenbeath Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 18 minutes ago, HibeeJibee said: It's normally the Saturday after EOSL finishes? Last season it was on Sunday 29th May - probably because there were 3 league games the day before since the season got extended - but the season before that it was Saturday 30th May; season before that it was Sunday 18th May (day before was Scottish Cup final); season before that Saturday 1st June; season before that Saturday 26th May; and so on. I don't think it could be a Sunday nowadays without clashing with something else as it's on Saturday 20th May; next day is Lowland League Cup Final; following Sat is Scottish Cup Final; next day South Challenge Cup Final. If LTHV hadn't lost v Tynecastle on pens in SFs they'd be facing Leith in LC Final this Sunday, too. Cheers for that I was at the final last season on the Sunday thought it was the normal. Hopefully get to the 2 other Sunday finals though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigano Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 5-0 after an hour for lthv today... Onwards to Tweedmouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted May 6, 2017 Author Share Posted May 6, 2017 Finished 8-0... If LTHV can avoid defeat at Tweedmouth on Wednesday then avoiding defeat in the Gunfight wins the title. In the perhaps unlikely event they win 0-8 then Leith would need to beat them by 2 clear goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigano Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Strangely may suited them having to win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted May 6, 2017 Author Share Posted May 6, 2017 Midweek you mean? As I say unless they win by 8+ then winning v drawing makes no difference to Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigano Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I watched the 1-1 v Tweedmouth earlier on season it'll be tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigano Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 3-0 Lothian half time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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