FM7

Sorry .. Scottish League 2 if you want to be like that. I’m going back too long to remember when we had a proper 3rd division. Showing my age

Sorry, I’ve been off the ‘junior’ forums for a while since the football stopped (gutted!). But this has got to be the most ridiculous thread I have seen in a “junior/WoS” forum (and trust me, there’s been plenty). How are clubs meant to pay players with no games and no income? behave yourself sir. The ‘WoS/Junior’ clubs are what they are. Full of honest committed men who have a passion for their local sides (committee, grounds men, tickets booths etc). Most players play for the enjoyment of the game (I’m not naive - I know some clubs wages/expenses make a difference to players incomes) and to kick a ball on a Saturday .. Because that’s their fix! With the exception of Talbot and maybe Irvine Meadow, most WoS teams wouldn’t survive for 2 minutes in the 3rd division. But can’t blame them for trying to better their clubs! Hopefully it won’t be long until we’re seeing blood sweat and tears again for 3 points, petrol money, and some average players just wanting to win games for their team in the pi**ing rain.

From what I heard from a friend, today was very positive. Young lads done very well against, all be it, a lower standard of team in a lower division. Glad to see young Ralston still in the side. Only thing missing was the manager apparently?? Bit strange considering he’s taken over a big club in the juniors. Hope this isn’t a sign of things to come

It’s actually embarrassing the comments relating to players missing games. I totally appreciate the hard work and effort that goes into keeping junior teams going, however I think people need a reality check at times. Players sign with clubs knowing that they’ll miss a game or 2 every other week (which the clubs accept). Very often players are taking holidays from work to make games (often sitting on a bench as an unused sub) to ensure they’re not letting their gaffer/teammates down. These boys are just hardworking lads who love playing the game (at whatever level they’re playing)