Jimboyjones1976 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I'm hoping the vast knowledge of folk on here might help as it's probably easier than spending hours and shit doing research on the web but I was wondering what it takes to make a new F.C.? I'm not talking about a new Sunday bottom league kickabout team but instead a team that would potentially have a route to the SPFL. The only thing I really know about it is that it's hard as f**k to get into the fourth teir of our top set up and seem to remember a team being shat on when Rangers started as a newco a few years back ( Spartans I think it may have been) and didn't get in because of the carve up at the time. Anyways, that aside, what league would a new team have to start in if they wanted to progress all the way up to the big show? In addition, what would the new club need? I assume players and a ground, licence probably and some other shit. What admin would need to be done? Let's assume the would be based in Central Scotland as I think they may have to start in a regional league. And what could they be called? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7-2 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 RangersObsessedCelticTroll FC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I'd like to see Paisley have a junior team. Save for a brief period after WW1 when we had St. Mirren Juniors (who, during their brief existence won the SJC) it has been a strange anomaly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixir Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Ask Rangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmontheloknow Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 9 hours ago, Arch Stanton said: I'd like to see Paisley have a junior team. Save for a brief period after WW1 when we had St. Mirren Juniors (who, during their brief existence won the SJC) it has been a strange anomaly. Though it's not like the areas is short of them with Arthurlie, Neilston, Johnstone Burgh and Renfrew all within a few miles of Paisley town centre. And with St. Anthony's just over the city limits in Glasgow, you have 5 clubs within a 5 mile radius of Paisley south of the Clyde. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RawB93 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 There's definitely a gap in the market for a new team in central Scotland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kneetrembler Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Angus is crying out for a new team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coprolite Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Angus is crying out for a new team. Edzell deserves representation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightswoodBear Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Lashings of hubris and a supine media/governing body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Sugar and spice and all things nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Raise funds through the sale of a toaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coprolite Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 brookes mileson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrebleTwenty Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Just buy a defunct clubs history for a quid. Suck Doncaster's boaby and pretent nothing happened. Job done... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyline Drifter Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 I assume this is trolling but, it's not that difficult to establish a team and make progress up the Leagues. The South of Scotland League is at the bottom of the current pyramid and accepted new teams this summer so if you are willing to play there, then entering the pyramid isn't difficult. You don't even need to be initially licensed, though you would need a licence to move up to Lowland League and then League Two. Initially you just need to persuade the South of Scotland committee you have enough players, funding and access to a pitch to make it work. In due course you'd need to comply with the SFA's Club Licensing manual to get promoted. Main issue with that will be security of tenure over a ground that will need to be compliant if it isn't already. It's not especially difficult. With enough money thrown at the project you could probably take a team from non existence to the SPFL in 2 or 3 seasons. Of course you need good enough players and management to actually win the Leagues and playoffs too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grass Is Greener. Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 3 minutes ago, Skyline Drifter said: I assume this is trolling but, it's not that difficult to establish a team and make progress up the Leagues. The South of Scotland League is at the bottom of the current pyramid and accepted new teams this summer so if you are willing to play there, then entering the pyramid isn't difficult. You don't even need to be initially licensed, though you would need a licence to move up to Lowland League and then League Two. Initially you just need to persuade the South of Scotland committee you have enough players, funding and access to a pitch to make it work. In due course you'd need to comply with the SFA's Club Licensing manual to get promoted. Main issue with that will be security of tenure over a ground that will need to be compliant if it isn't already. It's not especially difficult. With enough money thrown at the project you could probably take a team from non existence to the SPFL in 2 or 3 seasons. Of course you need good enough players and management to actually win the Leagues and playoffs too. Booooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herman Hessian Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 I think something that needs to be taken on board from the offset is the branding and marketability of any new club; it's a massive part of any new business, with social media providing all manner of avenues for fan recruitment and engagement, raising and maintaining visibility, promotional events, community involvement and all that sort of thing - it has to be embraced from day one, with the inclusion of some genuinely unique selling points to really make an impact to this end - and taking on board your wish for a central Scotland location - I can think of no better location for your new team than Fanny Burn (halfway between Auchetrader and Kinross) - you've got a lifelong marketing and advertising tie-up with Vagisil nailed on before you've even started - and what with their magenta branding and that new kit posted on here a couple of days ago that I reckoned was the colour of "blushed labia" - use those two alongside some bright red highlights and you've got your primary kit colours sorted too - I'll get ma' photoshop boots on..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herman Hessian Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 i may be getting ahead of myself a bit here - but the Fanny Burn badge - it may have to use that hand with the two fingers on the Killie emblem somewhere along the line... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mon Dieu Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 12 hours ago, Jimboyjones1976 said: I was wondering what it takes to make a new F.C.? A strong brand that reflects its tradition, principles & values... 12 hours ago, Jimboyjones1976 said: And what could they be called? Hibernian Football Club Club Club @HibernianFCClubClub Two clubs. Three clubs. One club. MÉS QUE DOS CLUBCLUBS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 4 minutes ago, Mon Dieu said: A strong brand that reflects its tradition, principles & values... Hibernian Football Club Club Club @HibernianFCClubClub Two clubs. Three clubs. One club. MÉS QUE DOS CLUBCLUBS I was in a paper shop in Dunfermline and asked about the sign behind the counter saying they sold "Squirrel Nuts". I was a bit rattled by this gap in my culinary knowledge but when I asked about these exotic nuts I was told "Nah mate, they're nuts fur feeding tae the squirrels doon The Glen". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Roar Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 There would be a gap in the market for a INDYREFYES FC based at Bannockburn. Could attract thousands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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