HibeeJibee Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 How refreshing it is to have a season beginning where, finally, a form of promotion/relegation is available into and out of the Scottish League. Long-awaited. Both the Highland and Lowland leagues have issued their fixture-lists, so it seems like the arrangements are as follows - going by these links: http://slfl.co.uk/2014/07/season-201414-fixtures/ http://www.highlandfootballleague.com/News/Item/433_SHFL_Fixtures_for_Season_2014-15.aspx Start of Season Saturday 2nd August "Press & Journal" Highland League - first day Brora Rangers v Huntly, Clachnacuddin v Cove Rangers, Forres Mechanics v Fraserburgh, Fort William v Buckie Thistle, Lossiemouth v Keith, Nairn County v Formartine United, Rothes v Inverurie Loco Works, Strathspey Thistle v Turriff United, Wick Academy v Deveronvale "Scottish Sun" Lowland League - first day BSC Glasgow v Edinburgh University, Dalbeattie Star v Whitehill Welfare, Gretna 2008 v East Kilbride, Preston Athletic v Gala Fairydean Rovers, Selkirk v Threave Rovers, Spartans v University of Stirling, Vale of Leithen v Edinburgh City Saturday 9th August SPFL League 2 - first day Albion Rovers v Annan Athletic, Berwick Rangers v Arbroath, Elgin City v East Fife, Montrose v East Stirlingshire, Queen's Park v Clyde End of Season Saturday 18th April "Press & Journal" Highland League - last day Buckie Thistle v Huntly, Clachnacuddin v Strathspey Thistle, Cove Rangers v Fort William, Formartine United v Turriff United, Fraserburgh v Inverurie Loco Works, Keith v Deveronvale, Lossiemouth v Nairn County, Rothes v Brora Rangers, Wick Academy v Forres Mechanics"Scottish Sun" Lowland League - last day BSC Glasgow v Gretna 2008, Dalbeattie Star v Preston Athletic, Edinburgh University v East Kilbride, Selkirk v Edinburgh City, Spartans v Threave Rovers, Vale of Leithen v University of Stirling, Whitehill Welfare v Gala Fairydean Rovers Saturday 25th April SHFL Champion v SLFL Champion Saturday 2nd May SLFL Champion v SHFL Champion SPFL League 2 - last day Annan Athletic v Montrose, Arbroath v Berwick Rangers, Clyde v Queen's Park, East Fife v Elgin City, East Stirlingshire v Albion Rovers Saturday 9th May SHFL/SLFL Champion v SPFL Club 42 Saturday 16th May SPFL Club 42 v SHFL/SLFL Champion Early tip for the drop? Early tip to come up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_bully_wee Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Should just be called Queen's Park Watch IMO. Gus' cloggers to hoof their way into the Lowland League and Brora to come up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymous Spider Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Brora to come up. More Rangers sympathies. Typical from an Old Firm tabloid sideshow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Montrose IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Should just be called Queen's Park Watch IMO. Gus' cloggers to hoof their way into the Lowland League and Brora to come up. I thought Brora didn't want to come up? Unfortunately, I feel Elgin might give Queens Park a run for their money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_bully_wee Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 More Rangers sympathies. Typical from an Old Firm tabloid sideshow. Not quite. I just think that (if they do want to come up, I'm not sure if they do) they will spend and spend to achieve it. Don't think any of the LL or even HL teams have a current squad and/or financial clout like theirs. They'll need to punt Munro and Tokely the carthorses though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 Brora's sugardaddy has been quoted as saying he'd like to dominate the Highland League for several years... whether that means the club as a whole will not want to move up if/when the opportunity arises - who knows. I'm not sure they are light years ahead: they romped HL but struggled v Vale of Leithen in the Scottish Cup, needing a last-minute goal at home against 8 men. I don't think they'll get it as easy in HL this year. Nor will the LL champ be a walkover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMMjag Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Hopefully they make it automatic soon enough so we can be rid of good for nothing Clyde type diddies in no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endieinreekie Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Hiya Highland league, hiya pals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drs Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I thought that if the HFL or LL champions dont meet the licence criteria then they are scratched from the competition. So if say Fort William and BSC Glasgow win their leagues then there would be no playoffs or if the LL team that wins the league isnt licenced then the HFL team will be twiddling their thumbs for 2 weeks prior to their game against Club 42. is that correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parsforlife Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I thought that if the HFL or LL champions dont meet the licence criteria then they are scratched from the competition. So if say Fort William and BSC Glasgow win their leagues then there would be no playoffs or if the LL team that wins the league isnt licenced then the HFL team will be twiddling their thumbs for 2 weeks prior to their game against Club 42. is that correct? Correct, however the league can(and probably will) give clubs a period of grace to meet requirements. The only extra requirement to play in the spfl in 2015-2016 compared to the HL/LL is bronze standard floodlights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLichtie86 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I think it will be hard to judge who will be bottom come the end of the season. Queens Park and East Stirlingshire are probably the favourites. But Montrose may just find themselves at the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buster_Brown Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I think it will be hard to judge who will be bottom come the end of the season. Queens Park and East Stirlingshire are probably the favourites. In previous seasons we were favourites although surely of we are one of the favourites for the drop it's on previous reputation instead of current squad. I'm not really sure where we will finish this year and it may well be bottom, however at this moment in time I think we look in better shape than Queens Park, Elgin & Montrose at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdsmith15 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 In previous seasons we were favourites although surely of we are one of the favourites for the drop it's on previous reputation instead of current squad. I'm not really sure where we will finish this year and it may well be bottom, however at this moment in time I think we look in better shape than Queens Park, Elgin & Montrose at least. I'd say so! Between ourselves and Elgin. Also means we get what we aimed for......the playoffs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
an86 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 There's no way of knowing how good or pish we'll be. Nobody really knows any of the new players. I'm reasonably confident that we'll be safe, but don't expect us to be close to the action at the top end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllanGlovesBRFC Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Queens Park or Montrose to go down for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berwick-the-unbeatable Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Between the Mo and Elgin for me. Hopefully Montrose, quicker they die the better. Scotland should get their fucking priorities sorted and hold a referendum on whether or not they should become independent from that cesspit. Can't see QP going down with McPherson in charge. Don't rate Wilson at Elgin in the slightest so even though they have some reasonable players, I can see them under threat. As for Mo, pish squad, pish manager. Shire are probably bit of an unknown quantity, while Albion would be hilarious. To be honest it could be anyone but Clyde & Berwick. There's absolutely no chance the SFA would let two clubs that big leave the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullyWeeLad Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I think QP will probably finish bottom, there's a chance they could win the playoff but they lowland teams are pish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammyton Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 It would be fecking brilliant if Clyde were replaced by EK. Kean would pish himself laughing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerwickMad Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Between Shire, Elgin, Rose and Queens for me. Can't see Gus getting a team relegated in this division though. If I was to pick one it would be Montrose. Uninspiring managerial choice and just seem happy to hang about. Lack of ambition will be, and should be punished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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