edinabear Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I think its quite clear that the Lowland League is building a bit of momentum now with promotion to League 2 and relegation to EofS/ SofS. I seem to remember when the idea was first raised that the SPFL stated that over 20 clubs had expressed an interest to join. Does anyone know if any Junior sides applied to join or were seriously considering it? Despite many of the Junior clubs fans seemingly against the idea I would think with every passing season we will see more and more Junior clubs expressing an interest. It will just take one to join then the rest will then follow and fundamentally this will be better for the game overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcastle broon Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Here we go again....................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paleface Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 take cover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Zzzzzzz aye, this topic's about as boring as Edinburgh City FC.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magoo Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Bankies Alive has just exploded....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinabear Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 Without going over the whole debate again does anyone know what Junior clubs/if any were interested in the Lowland League? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankies Alive Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcastle broon Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Without going over the whole debate again does anyone know what Junior clubs/if any were interested in the Lowland League? Don't think was ever made public bud. Too many bullies in that sphere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab B Nesbit Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I've heard there's 9/10 big junior sides all looking for the last spot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrman2011 Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Junior clubs are happy being big fishes in small ponds, no ambition and no skill set to improve Junior cups should be cleared out of the Scottish Cup, mind you that will please fans of "Rosey Posey" who claim its a pointless cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quitongo's Left Peg Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Junior clubs are happy being big fishes in small ponds, no ambition and no skill set to improve This is it, essentially. Although I do agree with one point in the OP - once one club makes a brave decision, the rest will follow suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcastle broon Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I've heard there's 9/10 big junior sides all looking for the last spot I'm no sleeping at night for the excitement Rab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VodkaTap Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 The juniors wont sort out the issue of promotion and relegation to and from the LL, so no club is gonna take that brave step. To my mind - it aint gonna happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmontheloknow Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 VodkaTap has it in nutshell - no pathway to move out of the Lowland League has been established by SJFA so any big team making the jump would face a 3/4 division demotion on return. Putting that into context for SPFL Premier clubs - imagine departing for an 'Atlantic League' spot but being relegated out and coming back to Scottish football in the Lowland/Highland leagues. The SJFA heirarchy are a vindictive lot so any team making the jump faces a permanent divorce from the grade unless a fairer option is set in stone in the constitution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcastle broon Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 VodkaTap has it in nutshell - no pathway to move out of the Lowland League has been established by SJFA so any big team making the jump would face a 3/4 division demotion on return. Putting that into context for SPFL Premier clubs - imagine departing for an 'Atlantic League' spot but being relegated out and coming back to Scottish football in the Lowland/Highland leagues. The SJFA heirarchy are a vindictive lot so any team making the jump faces a permanent divorce from the grade unless a fairer option is set in stone in the constitution. So are you saying the clubs in LL just now should be demoted to let yous in what do you want bud you've gotta start somewhere...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim O'Grady Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Get them all in, I can't believe no one thought of this before? Grimbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillonearth Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacGafraidh Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Basically what others have covered, in order for the SJFA to be a feeder league into the LL they would need to sort out where a demoted club would go. From what I understand there is an element who want to see it happen and some who don't, but it is about as easy as jumping the Forth getting the Juniors to cross over. I still think the key will be the North Juniors, merge them with the NCL to do HFL2 and the Southern Juniors may follow suit in a few decades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 The HL seem intent on creating a non-licensed second tier rather than being the apex of a north pyramid, so even that appears unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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