Wile E Coyote Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Heard that Talbot have asked for a game on Sunday 27th. Don't know if they will get opponents though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kabjo Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 If the league officials aren't going to give fixtures out for the festive period should they not force teams to play during the September weekend to cut down on the games near the end of the season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig O'Lea Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 We'll be playing on the 26th if Arniston don't get the game on this weekend or next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krfc 10 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 If the league officials aren't going to give fixtures out for the festive period should they not force teams to play during the September weekend to cut down on the games near the end of the season 1st round of the Scottish cup this year was on the September weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josecc Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 What will happen with any outstanding Scottish cup ties still to be played? Will they go ahead on these dates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spud4 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 This is not amateur football or Sunday pub football. If players don't want to play at times when punters are willing to pay to watch them then they should drop down a grade or 2. This level may not be amateur or Sunday pub football but I don't really see what the difference is between them! What really is the difference between juniors and amateur? I don't see why because I don't want to play on Boxing Day or the 2nd of January and some supporters want to watch then I should have to drop down a level, as you put it. Every player will have a difference of opinion on this as will supporters but for me we should not be playing on these dates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bestjuniorfan Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 No fixtures and that's that deal with it ???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTG Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 This level may not be amateur or Sunday pub football but I don't really see what the difference is between them! What really is the difference between juniors and amateur? I don't see why because I don't want to play on Boxing Day or the 2nd of January and some supporters want to watch then I should have to drop down a level, as you put it. Every player will have a difference of opinion on this as will supporters but for me we should not be playing on these dates. There is a massive difference. The top junior leagues should be playing. What's the difference? In the case of a number of clubs, a wage bill between £50k and £100k a season. That's plenty enough for teams to be asked to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTG Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I think the idea of playing on the 26th n 2nd is just wrong. Players n officials are due some family time as well. Can't be having Xmas day with their families n watching what they are drinking. Is it wrong for the Highland and Lowland Leagues or the part time players in SPFL1 and SPFL2? They're all the same - boys who earn their main wage elsewhere but who nonetheless take money out of a game where people are asked to to get in. That's a business arrangement in my book and if clubs are likely to be able to make a few bob from a decent gate at this time of year then the players should be doing what they're paid to do. They can get pished on a different night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spud4 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 There is a massive difference. The top junior leagues should be playing. What's the difference? In the case of a number of clubs, a wage bill between £50k and £100k a season. That's plenty enough for teams to be asked to play. There are plenty of amateur teams out there that play their players and some are on considerably more than most junior players! I appreciate it may not be the same as the figures you're stating but nevertheless! What clubs pay their players is done to each individual club and not the sjfa so why should they make teams play? Are you only saying that yhe top divisions in each should play or all leagues?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTG Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 There are plenty of amateur teams out there that play their players and some are on considerably more than most junior players! I appreciate it may not be the same as the figures you're stating but nevertheless! What clubs pay their players is done to each individual club and not the sjfa so why should they make teams play? Are you only saying that yhe top divisions in each should play or all leagues?? Earlier in the thread I think I suggested that the top divisions should be playing and that those further down should have the option. That kind of deals with a recognition that the Junior grade is very different if you're top flight as opposed to Central division 2. Moreover, history tells us that top flight clubs will generally go deeper into cup competitions and need to play more games through the season. Guys signing up for decent wages or clubs playing at top flight level should be expecting to have to play on Saturdays through the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Is it wrong for the Highland and Lowland Leagues or the part time players in SPFL1 and SPFL2? They're all the same - boys who earn their main wage elsewhere but who nonetheless take money out of a game where people are asked to to get in. That's a business arrangement in my book and if clubs are likely to be able to make a few bob from a decent gate at this time of year then the players should be doing what they're paid to do. They can get pished on a different night. Tbf, maybe SPFL1, SPFL2, HL & LL players are teetotallers, religious abstainers, or not very thirsty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spud4 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Earlier in the thread I think I suggested that the top divisions should be playing and that those further down should have the option. That kind of deals with a recognition that the Junior grade is very different if you're top flight as opposed to Central division 2. Moreover, history tells us that top flight clubs will generally go deeper into cup competitions and need to play more games through the season. Guys signing up for decent wages or clubs playing at top flight level should be expecting to have to play on Saturdays through the season. Well that's fair enough mate I can see your point I was just giving my opinion as a player albeit a lower division team! For me it's just the dates this year! If your taking about playing the 28th and 4th, if they fell on Saturday then I think it's a different scenario, well for me anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visitor 88 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Ridiculous even considering having junior games on Boxing Day. Guys are entitled to enjoy and have a drink on Christmas with their families. Don't see much of an issue with playing on the 2ns though. Would be an interesting standard as a lot of boys would still be half cut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 I see Kelty + 3 others are playing a Friendly Cup over the 2 break weekends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macintosh Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 I see Kelty + 3 others are playing a Friendly Cup over the 2 break weekends. Kelty Hearts @KeltyHeartsJFC The 1st Kelty Hearts Festive Tournament. Really looking forward to it, well done to everyone concerned in putting this together at Kelty Hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnie_man Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Ridiculous even considering having junior games on Boxing Day. Guys are entitled to enjoy and have a drink on Christmas with their families. Don't see much of an issue with playing on the 2ns though. Would be an interesting standard as a lot of boys would still be half cut Agree with that, Boxing Day should be left alone, but I can;t see any reason for not playing on 2nd (or even 3rd) of January, particularly clubs who may be a little behind in fixtures. Would maybe get a few extra punters through the gates as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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