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To give the Camelon Chairman his due, that is a belter of a statement.

Excellent post and it will be fascinating to see how it plays out. It had slipped my mind that Clydebank had previously been offered an EoS place.

I doubt that will play any part to be honest. 'your application must fall within a criteria that doesn't presently exist'

That's my point, if an application is received prior to those discussions taking place, will that application be assessed on the criteria that was in place when it was made?

Another issue that will require to be clarified - If an application is received by either league prior to any 'official boundary' being put in place, will that application be assessed on the criteria that was in place at time of submission?

Meeting has been moved to tomorrow.

So the the decisions by a few West Lothian clubs 3 / 4 years ago should impact on a greater number of West Lothian making decisions regarding their future now? If West Lothian is an east area in the pyramid I'm sure a map showing the boundary exists. I'm sure well run clubs that meet criteria would be attractive to any region ( from what you're saying the EoS seem to want them, why wouldn't the WoS?) Entirely a decision for Craigroyston, Forth & Royal Albert.

I'd imagine starting again from the bottom is enough to deter clubs from moving region. Meeting the criteria would be a plus, it's also quite possible that the majority of a West Lothian clubs players could reside Lanarkshire / Glasgow, so financial considerations may come into the clubs thinking.

It's a huge decision for all the Clubs and I'm sure they will consider all aspects. Who knows the Courier might give this issue some coverage, it would fill a few column inches at a time when there is not much happening non league footie wise.

I understand that the boundary you mentioned held significance within Junior football but does not apply within the pyramid, I believe that the clubs thinking of applying to the pyramid meet the criteria for both EoS & WoS. It's been years since the West Lothian sides played against teams that would have been considered some of our 'traditional rivals', clubs adapt and find ways of making their situation work for them. Personally I don't believe that teams from West Lothian playing in different leagues would cause any 'real world' issues. You are right that these considerations (amongst many others) will need to be taken into account by clubs when make their decision, I truly hope that they are and each club makes a decision it is the right one for them (personally I don't know what clubs intend applying to what league but believe they should be allowed to apply to the league that best matches their vision for the club).

As a supporter of one of the West Lothian clubs that may apply to the pyramid I'm intrigued at the level of debate that's been generated. As stated multiple times on this thread there is no boundary between the EoS and WoS, as the teams involved are geographically placed in such a way that travel to either region would be pretty much similar why shouldn't they give consideration to WoS? I fail to see how having a history in the ERSJFA should limit the Clubs choices regarding what is the best way forward for them. Should a West Lothian club (or a few) decide the WoS is where they wish to start the new chapter of their history, I say 'all the best'. I really don't see how this will damage the pyramid.

First two games couldn't have gone better, off to a flyer!! Well done to the players, coaching staff and committee.

You missed the part about the coaching staff and playing squad being strengthened ahead of the forth coming season. First preseason friendly this Saturday.

Looks like you've wandered on to the wrong forum (again)...