EAST OF SCOTLAND CUP 1st ROUND DRAW
The East of Scotland cup 1st round was drawn at the East Region A.G.M on Tuesday night.
Kirriemuir Th v Pumpherston
Bonnyrigg v Bankfoot
St Andrews v Rosyth Rec
Steelend v West Calder
Tranent v Brechin Vics
Carnoustie v Penicuik Ath
Haddington v Arniston R
Edin Utd v Harthill Royal
Sauchie v Broxburn Ath
Forfar Albion v Arbroath Vics
Broughty Ath v Lochore Welfare
Stoneyburn v Luncarty
Oakley v Whitburn
Newtongrange Star v Crossgates
KircaldyYM v Scone Thistle
Montrose R v Dalkeith Th
Glenrothes v Coupar Angus
Linlithgow v Tayport
Jeanfield S v Dndonald B
Dundee Violet v Hill of Beath
Armadale Th v Musselburgh Ath
Kelty Hearts v Boness Utd
Arbroath SC v East Craigie
Livingston Utd v Ballingray Rovers
Camelon v Lochee Harp
Forfar West End v Thornton Hibs
Lochhe Utd v Fauldhouse Utd
Downfield v Dunbar Utd
Blackburn Utd v Bathgate Thistle
Newburgh v Dundee NE
Lochgelly received a bye
Thees ties are to be played in October 2008.
Full Version: East Ofv Scotland Cup 1st Round Draw
Mon the Berts!
Lochgelly Albert in 2nd round of cup shock
Lochgelly Albert in 2nd round of cup shock
Linlithgow vs Tayport is surely game of round 
QUOTE (North Stand Bairn @ Jun 28 2008, 15:40) 
Linlithgow vs Tayport is surely game of round
Two mid table teams with new managers? Why?
Can anyone explain why the draw has been made at this seemingly ridiculously early stage (i.e. about a fortnight after the conclusion of the 07/08 edition)? Do they always do this?
After all, the usual drill for this cup is to play the first round in February, then the ERSJFA forget all about it until round about the last week of May, whereupon somebody thinks, "Oh shit, we've still got the last five rounds of our flagship cup competition to play!" Then the quarters, semis and final get scheduled into the space of 24 hours and it becomes a sort of war of attrition so that the last team with players who haven't yet died of exhaustion, or aren't on their summer holiday, lift the prestigious trophy.
So are they planning to give it a bit more prominence this year and spread the rounds across the season?
After all, the usual drill for this cup is to play the first round in February, then the ERSJFA forget all about it until round about the last week of May, whereupon somebody thinks, "Oh shit, we've still got the last five rounds of our flagship cup competition to play!" Then the quarters, semis and final get scheduled into the space of 24 hours and it becomes a sort of war of attrition so that the last team with players who haven't yet died of exhaustion, or aren't on their summer holiday, lift the prestigious trophy.
So are they planning to give it a bit more prominence this year and spread the rounds across the season?
QUOTE (Hip Priest @ Jun 30 2008, 19:03)
Can anyone explain why the draw has been made at this seemingly ridiculously early stage (i.e. about a fortnight after the conclusion of the 07/08 edition)? Do they always do this?
After all, the usual drill for this cup is to play the first round in February, then the ERSJFA forget all about it until round about the last week of May, whereupon somebody thinks, "Oh shit, we've still got the last five rounds of our flagship cup competition to play!" Then the quarters, semis and final get scheduled into the space of 24 hours and it becomes a sort of war of attrition so that the last team with players who haven't yet died of exhaustion, or aren't on their summer holiday, lift the prestigious trophy.
So are they planning to give it a bit more prominence this year and spread the rounds across the season?
After all, the usual drill for this cup is to play the first round in February, then the ERSJFA forget all about it until round about the last week of May, whereupon somebody thinks, "Oh shit, we've still got the last five rounds of our flagship cup competition to play!" Then the quarters, semis and final get scheduled into the space of 24 hours and it becomes a sort of war of attrition so that the last team with players who haven't yet died of exhaustion, or aren't on their summer holiday, lift the prestigious trophy.
So are they planning to give it a bit more prominence this year and spread the rounds across the season?
They are hoping to get a few rounds in before xmas,and they are hoping to ditch either the brown cup or st machael to ease fixture congession,they already agreed to ditch a tayside and fife local cup.
QUOTE (pumphy_man @ Jun 30 2008, 19:52)
They are hoping to get a few rounds in before xmas,and they are hoping to ditch either the brown cup or st machael to ease fixture congession,they already agreed to ditch a tayside and fife local cup.
The people who organise the east region fixtures are incompetent and pander to SOME of the clubs by allowing them to suit themselves at times.Other clubs are shafted annually by them, it depends on which club you are in my experience.
QUOTE (Joethistle @ Jun 30 2008, 20:22)
The people who organise the east region fixtures are incompetent and pander to SOME of the clubs by allowing them to suit themselves at times.Other clubs are shafted annually by them, it depends on which club you are in my experience.
So you're actually suggesting that the ERSJFA is corrupt rather than incompetent?
QUOTE (pumphy_man @ Jun 30 2008, 19:52)
They are hoping to get a few rounds in before xmas,and they are hoping to ditch either the brown cup or st machael to ease fixture congession,they already agreed to ditch a tayside and fife local cup.
Which Fife local cup has been ditched?
QUOTE (Millfield Marksman @ Jun 30 2008, 20:31)
So you're actually suggesting that the ERSJFA is corrupt rather than incompetent?
Some teams are seen as more equal than others imo. Yes they usually are incompeten evry season especially near the end. The last two East of Scotland cups have been a joke. its supposed to be our biggest tournament and is a shambles
The first round was actually December last season but the basic point that has been made that the later rounds were rushed is valid. The region have obviously taken this into account and have rectified this for next season.
QUOTE (Cowdenjimmy @ Jun 30 2008, 20:32)
Which Fife local cup has been ditched?
I understand it's the Kingdom Kegs Cup.
Rob
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