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What's the venue mate ?

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Got to think that with calibre of player they have available ( and not had to pay for obvs ) that still flirting with relegation has got to be very disappointing. 2 games against us they've looked decent ( caveat I'm getting info on 1st game 2nd hand ). Maybe they're just playing season out.

Think with Talbot having so many games to play in so short a space that Beith are still favourites. However this time next week we could have a champion

No that's our job big Davy. Mon tae fcuk

I think Loch Park's a decent place to watch football. Decent raised terrace, esp on one side, seating, good food outlet, bar inside ground. Think you're being harsh on your old girl.

I'm a Bill or a William ... and according to some a Willie but that's their own prejudice kicking in

Well given its really only an issue at Tier 4 to 5 and 6 to 5 then that's where focus is. You win a league then - if there's a league above and its part of same progression - then you should be promoted subject to meeting criteria. Self interest kicks in mibbee with regards to declaring an alternate if the Champion Club - in this case - is not licenced. I think I come down on the make Tier 6 licenced side. Then it's not an issue as it brings it entirely under control of the West set-up

Guy that runs P&B is a St Mirren fan ... coincidence ? I leave you to draw your own conclusions

It's true ... try it

Well I'd hope that someone running for League President and looking to represent all clubs wouldn't be going around telling porkies ... or indeed slagging off member clubs on forums.

Cheers

Have you ? To the question are you Alex McDowell ? Forgive me, I didn't see it. Can you answer again please. Yes or no is fine

They were allowed to do it. At the clear detriment of a club's title chances

Your name has come up on threads. It's a simple enough question though. Are you he ?

The "bedshitting" run we went on was 4 single goal defeats 2-1 away to the current and champions elect again 1-0 at home ( 86th minute goal ) to a team that apparently have spent next to no money in acquiring a superb squad - I wish I knew how they did it 3-2 at home to a team that have gone on fantastic run to 3rd place 1-0 away ( late goal ) to team that are in Junior Cup Final and have spent a fortune on what is still a v good side. So if that's bedshitting then you need to accept some slagging as well

@Casper Wilson... are you Alex McDowell. People seem to be suggesting that you are.

Hmmm there appears to be no way round this. I @ you and it still changed it. Not deliberate

My apologies to @virginton... the edit won't allow me to correct the autocorrect. No aspertions were meant

OK if we can all put virginton on ignore that would be nice. They cnuts didn't even have the decency to Cuff Airdire so why should we waste breath on arguing on the head of a pin with him. What I'm concerned about - and hopefully others are too. Is that one of the most realistic licenced title contenders now have to play 8 games in space of 17 days to have a tilt at the league and that's not allowing for postponements. However it came about - and Junior Cup has played a factor here - that's surely not an acceptable situation to have come to. Its a fail whatever way you look at it. This is self-evidently not about Clydebank as we had plenty of time to play games going out early ish in cups and now being in a 4 week hiatus. It does have to be looked at - in interests of sporting integrity if nothing else. The league must be of paramount importance or its back to the old days we go.

There's zero chance of an SJFA league sitting at Tier 5 ... zero. The only issue at point here is the Junior Cup. It obviously still gets a number of people excited and in current context - 1200 and 1400 ish crowds are decent ( although in truth I expected the Beechwood crowd to be a lot higher and the photos look busy but ... ) . I don't think it's my business to tell other people what can float their boat. I do have a right to be concerned about what the Junior Cup does to the league. If the SJFA were serious about a Junior legacy then they could get on their bikes and go round trying to persuade all the "non-league" leagues and teams that a national cup was in their interest and attractive. If it was an all-in and replaced the North and South Cups then maybe we'd avoid a situation where a Junior Cup - is given precedence over league, where teams - less than a month from drop dead end date of league still have games to be scheduled. I see some games have started to be moved around and others pencilled in - but part of the problem is the disruption caused by the Junior Cup. Talbot could easily have played Darvel on the Tues / Weds last week but because of the free week nonsense it's still to be scheduled. It's not only that of course but we have a situation where we're sitting in middle of a 4 week idle period with 2 games left and we have others with 7 or 8 games to go. It's not a good way to be finishing what has been a great league campaign and one that is effectively ruling Talbot out the race. Which is a shame as it would be nice to have someone in the play off

Damn - why didn't I think to use atavistic in P&B post ... Always enjoy the too rare posts from you my friend

1185 ... surprised it wasnt more tbh

Look mate. Asides from this thread and partly in reaction to the "car share" video where I've posted a couple of things that imply criticism of your model - im not sure ive mentioned Gartcairn before. That reaction's mainly with regards to Alex McDowell ( with a paid position should he be connected with a specific team ? ) implying that it was a model that could be replicated. Its not. It's wholly dependent on a bunch of folk chucking money at it. It's not a pathway unless kids are coming through. If your keeper and centre mid have some through your academy then that's a legitimate retort. I suspect there's not much evidence of it though from a club that's based on a boys club. Re not spending £000s on players - give me a break. Its not illegal but McDowell gave the game away himself in the video. Chucking money at a team is not new - in fact it's becoming more prevalent. Its been happening since at least the 90s - Kilwinning, Bathgate, Meadow, Hurlford, Darvel, Johnstone Burgh, Drumchapel, St Cadocs and now you. There's probably more of it around and the inevitable end result is backers back out and the club has to face reality. As I say- it's not illegal but it has had the effect of clubs having to either accept they can't compete at same level or overreach and get into bother. Pollok seem to be an example of that. I'm sure there are others that are hiding it better. So tbh I don't pay that much attention to Gartcairn unless we're playing you. I wasn't at either game for family reasons. Guys at 1st game were complimentary at the start you made and that we were fortunate to get a point. 2nd game - which I saw on stream - there wasn't much in it. Given your struggles over season then a 1 point return was probably disappointing but you have some smashing players. I don't have any particular ill will towards Gartcairn - there's every chance that you'll be among front runners next season and we'll have to deal with that. I'm not sure what your end game is or the motivation of the guys involved but it's a legitimate club. Just don't pretend your something you're not. 200 fans doesn't count for much in the way of income or justify the kind of wages you'll be paying - you're entirely dependent on the input of a few guys. Best of luck with it