Kilroy

Took me about 5 minutes to get my head round what you meant by 'Ugly Sisters!' Got it now :-)

Covering a few replies with this post. 1. Was unaware number of posts made some options more valid than others, I'm not on here to push EK propaganda, League table does that well enough. 2. Just like EKfootball, I have a close friend who plays for EK and I'm quite familiar with what's happening, and know that they are running on a very sustainable basis, not going crazy throwing cash, but would be interested in thoughts of how the current EK team would fare if promoted? Also, I know some players playing for low range Junior sides who earn more than some of the EK starting 11 on Saturday, but for me that says more about wasted money in Juniors, and whoever earns most at EK will certainly be earning it on merit. But after watching the game on Saturday, East Stirling are certainly the biggest threat to EK, who have earned favourites tag. Wasn't a pretty game on Saturday, but a good occasion and ES had some very good players, number 9 in particular.

You seem very passionate on the subject for someone with no affiliation or real interest :-), but whilst there has certainly been a shift to ensure that all players are getting expenses at the very least, any player money remains pretty modest in comparison, in the grand scheme of things. Budgets of lower level junior teams, Highland League & other Lowland are higher, but I would certainly now expect EK to be in a very strong position, after the start that has been made to the season.

I am led to believe its still a very modest playing budget, half the team that beat ES were regulars from last season, McGinley, Russell, Howie, McBride, Winter. EK seem to have found a winning way, with their Manager now having won 17 out of 18 games, 17 in a row after losing on first night in job, so even at the back end of last season they were finding ways to win. Seem to have copied the Edinburgh City style of winning every week when others teams are taking points off each-other. Reliably informed that most of the players mentioned are only on expenses, with some of the higher profile players doing ok. Also heard they managed to get one or two players jobs, which removes need for any football wages, so they are boxing clever, and good luck to them.