The Ilford Drummer

Don't worry folks a nice clear response from the JRG. https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/news/coronavirus-joint-response-group-update-23-september/?rid=13929

I'm not sure how you know that as the survey isn't complete yet and the IMG haven't seen the results yet. Sorry should have said managers, but sure you already know that.

Exact opposite, high % of top flight clubs have told the league they want to start on the 10th with no showers,changing facilities or fans. Bonkers

The time is now, protect the clubs futures. Come back March you know it makes sense.

Wonder how many of these managers actually consulted with their clubs??

6 managers or 6 clubs?

So while we await the results of the survey by WOSFL 70% of managers in the top league indicate they wish to start on the 10th with no fans. Have I heard this correct?

Managers group to lobby IMG for 10th Oct start. Tail wagging dog.

have thought contracts kick in on a start date, I can’t imagine many people signing a contract that only comes into effect at some mythical point in the future. wrong.

Couple of points. Contracts dont kick in til real football starts, so anything agreed between club and players meantime is exactly that, an Agreement. Never seen a contract yet that mentions hourly rate,not even sure if minimum wage applies either. Do some folk actually think clubs should start paying players straight away with no gate money, keep doing so for an indefinite period then just fold when nothing left.

Petetshill for one I would imagine will be struggling to train or play home games. I'm sure a few Ayrshire teams will be affected by Greenwood being still closed

WiFi at the gate for one.

Wonder how teams are getting round the training facilities headache? Shared council Astros are still closed, private sites like Benburb and Renfrew fully booked. Training at you own park will soon become impossible without lights. Some " out the box "thinking required.

Not a bad thing to work towards but sticking another obstacle in now is not a great move, others of course have differing opinions. Restart Oct l ?? Latest from mcbookie 14/1.

The teams already have to submit their team lines to the sfa electronically so why is this crazy? I believe it was mentioned last night with regards to the refs receiving paper teams lines and cash payments.

I'm all for middle ground and some compromises but when you start talking about paperless teamlines and cashless payments the baw is burst.

18 games possibly 4/10 relegated and no home games for some, sounds fair

There is a real possibility that some clubs won't make the strict protocol on facilities. This could lead to them having to ground share with ones who do. Could see a scenario where it may be better for a club to take a season out rather than ruin themselves trying to play under theses conditions. In my humble opinion has to be "all or nothing"

The blatant disregarding of some of the guidelines for training at the moment by some teams makes you wonder if they actually give a toss.

Some clubs have been unable to return the survey as they play at council-owned facilities which are currently still closed. Limp excuse. Hi Mr cooncil we need in for 10 mins. nobother meet you there at etc.

So folks where is the smart money on? 3rd Oct seems to be getting a mention by a few, here's hoping.

You could be correct, not impossible to see a Beith, Kilbirnie,Clydebank,Meadow , Largs type team drawn in.

Talbot Darvel Pollok could be tight top 3. Bonnyton ,Troon + any 5 from plenty for relegation.

What about 38 games with no cups for one season utilising as many midweeks as possible. Relegating 7 using a split would be very difficult

The hope is to start before 10th October. Excellent great news cheers for update.