HibeeJibee Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 I'm sure there was a previous thread on this from but I can't find it. No-one likes to finish bottom of the entire Scottish league system but in recent years this dubious honour has been claimed by Hawick, Eyemouth and most recently Burntisland. Just now Tweedmouth are occupying the table-propping spot and it looks like a 4-way fight between them (0pts), Burntisland (6pts), Eyemouth (9pts - played 1 game more) and Ormiston (9pts - played 2 games more) to avoid last. It may well come down to head-to-head "6 pointer" meetings:Saturday 6th January Tweedmouth v EyemouthSaturday 20th January Ormiston v TweedmouthSaturday 10th February Burntisland v EyemouthSaturday 10th March Ormiston v Eyemouth Tweedmouth v BurntislandSaturday 31st March Tweedmouth v OrmistonSaturday 7th April Burntisland v Tweedmouth Predictions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdenbeath Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Think it will be Tweedmouth, Shippy seem to have picked up a bit since Grant Brough came in, even when their getting beat its by smaller margins than in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynews Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Mortgage on Tweedmouth. Burntisland wil pick up points, they have a few boys from Cowdenbeath. Ormiston have picked up and Eyemouth are difficult to play against at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted April 21, 2018 Author Share Posted April 21, 2018 Congratulations to Tweedmouth - collected first point today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbers4mybush Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Tweedmouth could’ve had a few more points on the board in recent weeks if it wasn’t for the poor standard of ref’s. Surely this is something that needs looking at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surely not! Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Tweedmouth could’ve had a few more points on the board in recent weeks if it wasn’t for the poor standard of ref’s. Surely this is something that needs looking at. I’ve talked quite a bit in here over the years regarding standard of refs making the point that they are of the same standard ( relatively speaking) as the players. Tweedmouth are the bottom side in the whole pyramid- as such they will be officiated by the refs who are at the bottom level of those used within the pro game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDM Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 21 hours ago, surely not! said: ......within the pro game surely not! For me, the above statement is the biggest factor in everything concerning referee's. These guys are paid to 'perform', they are professionals and the expectancy should be that they are at least proficient in role. Very few players at this level are paid - in fact, most pay for the privilege of playing for their teams. If a referee is being paid the same rate as a referee at a higher level then both should be as good as each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclizine Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 surely not! For me, the above statement is the biggest factor in everything concerning referee's. These guys are paid to 'perform', they are professionals and the expectancy should be that they are at least proficient in role. Very few players at this level are paid - in fact, most pay for the privilege of playing for their teams. If a referee is being paid the same rate as a referee at a higher level then both should be as good as each other. They're paid a pittance that hardly covers expenses nowadays. The clubs take gate money and sponsorship, are you seriously expecting referees to do what they do for free? I wouldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDM Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 3 hours ago, Cyclizine said: are you seriously expecting referees to do what they do for free? Eh, where did I suggest that? If you're taking a fee - and it's not a pittance, I'd suggest you should be at least competent in your field. Some of the refs we see don't even know the rules! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipedreamer Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 In the juniors the referees fees are detailed in the constitutions and competition rules. I would imagine it would be similar in the EoSL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tynie1874 Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Tweedmouth not a had a keeper all season I believe outfield players having to fill in between the sticks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Flag Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 In the juniors the referees fees are detailed in the constitutions and competition rules. I would imagine it would be similar in the EoSL. Knowing the rules and interpreting and implementing them in the correct fashion are two very different things unfortunately. Far too many refs can’t wait to get their cards out and go out their way to antagonise the players and officials and thus their handling of matches regularly reduces them to a farce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Believer Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Tweedmouth not a had a keeper all season I believe outfield players having to fill in between the sticks. Do you actually know that or did you hear that? Tough gig if it's factual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tynie1874 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 11 hours ago, A Believer said: Do you actually know that or did you hear that? Tough gig if it's factual. I was asked to go down and help out, was signed with someone so they didnt bother asking earlier in season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superbigal Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 I heard tweedmouth had no defenders,midfielders or forwards and had to stick 10 goalkeepers outfield.Only kidding before someone takes the hump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Believer Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 I heard tweedmouth had no defenders,midfielders or forwards and had to stick 10 goalkeepers outfield.Only kidding before someone takes the hump Why not pop by and see for yourselves tomorrow at Old Shielfield. Local derby with Eyemouth; 2:30 kick off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted May 4, 2018 Author Share Posted May 4, 2018 2 hours ago, superbigal said: I heard tweedmouth had no defenders,midfielders or forwards and had to stick 10 goalkeepers outfield. Only kidding before someone takes the hump Tbf, last season I saw them hold Leith 2-2 (should've won 3-2 off a late break!), playing 45 mins with 9 men in the biggest backs-to-the-wall job since the Siege of Mafeking, and it was basically 5-2-1 cum 7-1-0... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macca1875 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Do you actually know that or did you hear that? Tough gig if it's factual. Tweedmouth have a very good young keeper on loan from Berwick. Tynie1874 has a history of opening his mouth & letting his belly rumble at times [emoji23] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted May 4, 2018 Author Share Posted May 4, 2018 Worth saying their last 3 games over the next week are H v the 3 clubs above them (Eyemouth, Ormiston, Burntisland), so still opportunities to add to their current 1pt and seek that first win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tynie1874 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 17 hours ago, Macca1875 said: Tweedmouth have a very good young keeper on loan from Berwick. Tynie1874 has a history of opening his mouth & letting his belly rumble at times Kieran cromarty asked me down, but whatever you say. Dean Boyne plays for them, they stand nae chance of winning games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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