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The linesman put his flag up for Forrester pushing over one of their players while waiting for the FK to be taken. Mullen strikes the ball and scores while the flag was already up. Linesman then puts his flag down, then back up. Ref awards a FK to Largs, despite ball not in play when linesman flagged for the incident they seen. So either it’s a goal, as the incident when the ball was not in play can not be a free kick, or a re take free kick. For a game that hardly had a bad tackle yesterday, the ref somehow seemed to create an atmosphere that made it seem like a dirty game and that every foul was a Red card - going by how many times Largs players surrounded him. Really out his depth.

Around 175 I think going by Pollok website. Not sure of the breakdown between starts and subs. May be some others on here who have a greater knowledge who will post But averaging at bettering a goal in less than every 2 games is impressive at any level (or around 0.57 per game.)

So you nearly got a draw….

Talbot have played Hearts 3 times and never scored a goal. So don’t think you were a chopped off goal away from winning. As much as have very little time for Darvel, credit where credit is due and they beat a Tier one side and the first WoS side to do so. It could be repeated again, but I wouldn’t want to put money on that being the case. As for their current state of affairs, if they are having to bring U20 players through that will suit their manager, he said in his interview on you tube at time of appointment he has a history of bringing through players. I mean at Pollok he brought through a young Robbie Winters and Bryan Young to name a couple…

Yip, one per round. R1 last year was impacted by Queen funeral and they pulled TV coverage of Pollok match. R2 they then had two games, Friday and Monday, and Pollok got one of those games - Annan match.

Updated for 2023….

Over 1100 at Newlandsfield today for the Pollok v Gala tie, I would imagine that would be one of the biggest of the round?

Exactly this. 20k on a player plus the wages to the players they signed in the summer. Scottish cup 2 seasons ago must have been worth no more than 40k to them, last season obviously more. So either the club budgeted for 5th round and multiple TV appearances and if so must be managed by idiots, or it’s nonsense. As if budgeted for the 4th round then that’s a 40k shortfall and the money there we’re spending is way more than that. Looking in, it feels that going out the Scottish and their chairman not having the chance to get his ego stroked again is more likely the reason for pulling back funds. Also liked the comment that ‘currently’ the management team happy to stay - of course they do, they ain’t walking away without their £££, or until Johnstone Burgh need a new management team.

𝘾𝙡𝙪𝙗 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 In light of recent speculation surrounding Darvel’s financial position and following a number of significant player transfers, the Board would like to put on record that the Club is forecasting a deficit in this season’s financial accounts. This deficit is a culmination of absent sponsor revenue, increased maintenance/service costs and a Scottish Cup exit. The Scottish Cup campaign has put a real dent in the budget, which has been a healthy figure over the last few seasons. The board met last week and has reviewed the Club’s strategic vision, and after careful review has concluded that with our current financial circumstances we need to balance the books through reducing our player budget. I am sure our fans will appreciate the philosophy of the team built over the last few seasons has been aimed at reaching promotion and capable of competing within the league above, whereas we now must align with short-medium term ambitions in our next phase approach towards sustainability. We will aim to achieve this through additional revenue streams where the Club has since made good head way with discussions over the recent week(s). The Club wants to remain within WoSL Premier competitive environment, where we can continue to thrive within our community, remain sustainable, go far in both regional/non-regional trophies and plan long term development of current infrastructure. We want to have utilisation of the academy player model and players within community; which will strengthen the Club longer term. Currently the management team have intimated that they wish to see through the evolution of Darvel - which is hugely important to the Club given their pedigree and experience. Tony and his team have worked tirelessly since appointment, despite the timescales between appointment and season commencement, which meant constraints on them fully getting their own stamp on things. Over the coming months there will be a degree of change within the current playing squad which is still to be decided jointly between Club/Management Team, so we ask that fans are supportive of the proposed measures, for better days ahead. The profile of the Club has risen remarkably in the current non-league sphere, given its ambition and significant investment in our playing surface, dressing rooms, floodlighting and SFA licensing modifications - all backed by personal investment from Club President, John Gall, who helped set out this vision for Darvel. Selling out Recreation Park to over 3000 fans at the turn of the year and just missing out on the Quarter Finals of Scottish Cup, has compounded just how far Darvel’s investment has taken us in recent years. This can continue to be in the hopes and dreams of Darvel fans season upon season and doesn’t stop because the short-medium term ambitions has changed. Whilst the Club continues to grow - we pledge for anyone to get in touch, who feels they could offer a different dynamic to help achieve the evolution of Darvel. We are an inclusive, diverse and approachable Club with a broad demographic of committee and board. We don’t profess to be anything other than a group of like minded individuals who share that common goal of making something better for the community we live/work in. Together we are stronger

3rd. a hatrick to get to 100

Some ties today were round one, so games that clubs may have announced are their round two games. Agree the way it is set out on the WoS website does imply the ‘flow’ of the draw and who you could face in the next round. And looking at that, would be Talbot v Pollok in round 3.

My only problem with that is the teams with floodlights end up with home midweek games in poorer weather which usually result in smaller attendances rather than Saturday. So worse off for spending money plus the cost of the electricity for that game. The problem we seem to have is all these cups that have to be played at the weekend due no floodlights so league games become second priority. That’s the situation that needs resolved. Could have cup competitions starting early and play a few rounds in August when lighter nights (WoS SJC) and then pick up the remaining rounds post clock changes in March. We should play as many league games on Saturdays as possible.

Watched the footage that was posted last night that everyone seemed to be complaining about, including your manager This is the still just before impact that was also posted, , this is a red based on current laws. You can’t tackle like that anymore. Happened to Jordon Allen recently too. Maybe 5 or 10 years ago that was a yellow, but straight in, studs up is dangerous and a red.

He was trying to get out well before the Aberdeen game. Was trying to manage Pollok after Murdie left around this time last year.

Zero sympathy Anyway, He will be fine, in his next interview he will have this all as an excuse, conveniently forgetting that when you were pumped out the cups you still had all these players.

Did the new 300 seater stand get built that was mentioned after the SC money?

That’s how I remember it too… Like the signings of Ian Diack and Kevin Bradley from Pollok, wouldn’t have been cheap. As long as KRR are in the same league as Pollok, and continuing to play on grass at a decent Cumbernauld ground, rather than some sport centre is fine by me !

Very good signing for Talbot. Not surprised they spent a bit of money to try and sort out where they are at the minute as not many players on a free would be a solution. While you haven’t been keeping clean sheets it does look like small margins that have resulted in dropped points. Glasgow should make a big difference to that. And happy to see him leave Darvel.

Did you really need to ask what work had been done, pretty obvious Look up sarcasm You got an answer, look at the ground you visited and tell me if it looks like substantial work has taken place.

You were there 3 or 4 weeks ago and played at Newlandsfield, what changes did you notice?

For someone who goes to games, you must have missed the two big toilet blocks.

Best to check with the guy who played against us a few times as rather than focusing on the game playing football allows you to be a stadium safety expert. Who would have known that’s covered on Tuesday and Thursday’s when players train.

In has been in place at every game this season and has been announced before the start of every game. Anyway, positive news today despite your attempt to create something out of nothing. And questioning how many could be allowed in. if you were at the Bens game as you said, you could easily see Newlandfield could hold double that at least as it was empty.

Pollok don’t lock fire exits, they will let you out, just not let you back in. That’s what is changing. as for 1300, comfortably exceeded that many times in the Junior leagues (Talbot, Arthurlie games)