Ginaro Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 (edited) Whitburn have a public facebook group but it seems the only time something has been mentioned about the EOS is when the reconstruction was being discussed during the 2018 exodus, and then a few months later they were having a laugh at the Alex Jack Cup finishing with two clubs being excluded. Edited March 2, 2020 by Ginaro 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 I wasn't laughing, that's for sure. Whitburn have a public facebook group but it seems the only time something has been mentioned about the EOS is when the reconstruction was being discussed during the 2018 exodus, and then a few months later they were having a laugh at the Alex Jack Cup finishing with two clubs being excluded. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8MileBU Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 We dont have one falkirk north. We have 2 snp and 2 labour. Falkirk south has a tory though Linlithgow have had a Tory for years, Tom Kerr, the council leader. It's both a personal vote and a middle class vote. When there was a by-election in 2015, without Tom Kerr standing, the Tory candidate came third with 20% of first preferences. The sudden, out-of-nowhere leap in the Tory vote in 2017 in Broxburn, Whitburn, Armadale and Bathgate was definitely not a middle class vote. It was a staunch response to the 2014 referendum. I’m sure I speak for the bulk of this thread when I say:‘Naeb’dy cares! Take this bollux to the Politics forum!’ 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCamelonfan Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 1 minute ago, 8MileBU said: I’m sure I speak for the bulk of this thread when I say: ‘Naeb’dy cares! Take this bollux to the Politics forum!’ U cared enough to comment -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8MileBU Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 15 minutes ago, AlanCamelonfan said: U cared enough to comment 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShrimpLok Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 3 hours ago, GordonS said: I always think of Armadale as a bit more staunch than Whitburn. Didn't they have an Orange councillor in the not-too-distant past? Mind you, Whitburn & Blackburn ward elected a Tory in 2017, which tells its own story. Friedmanite free-market libertarians they are not. The infamous Duncan Maclean. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonS Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 10 hours ago, ShrimpLok said: The infamous Duncan Maclean. Thanks, that's the guy. Not a big fan of gay people, IIRC. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnie_man Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 By my reckoning, we're getting close to having Conferences of 17/18 clubs next season. If we assume that Lochore and Newburgh will apply, then we're at 16. That means 4 more spots before it becomes difficult, and one of those spots may be claimed by Eyemouth coming back. Tayport & Scone both eligible to apply, then we have the "WL" clubs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 There can always be three rather than two conferences. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCamelonfan Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 37 minutes ago, Burnie_man said: By my reckoning, we're getting close to having Conferences of 17/18 clubs next season. If we assume that Lochore and Newburgh will apply, then we're at 16. That means 4 more spots before it becomes difficult, and one of those spots may be claimed by Eyemouth coming back. Tayport & Scone both eligible to apply, then we have the "WL" clubs. If its 18 in each conference that's 34 games same as it is this season so achievable 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsimButtHitsASix Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 2 hours ago, Burnie_man said: That means 4 more spots before it becomes difficult, and one of those spots may be claimed by Eyemouth coming back. Eyemouth in abeyance aye? What's the EoS rules on that? Do they have a set amount of time to come back as a playing member? Can they play in the ammies for a season or so while in abeyance as well if, perhaps, they want to ease their way back in to a higher level? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamfinderscot Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 By my reckoning, we're getting close to having Conferences of 17/18 clubs next season. If we assume that Lochore and Newburgh will apply, then we're at 16. That means 4 more spots before it becomes difficult, and one of those spots may be claimed by Eyemouth coming back. Tayport & Scone both eligible to apply, then we have the "WL" clubs.I wouldn’t count your chickens before your eggs. You’ve probably heard what’s proposed for the region. I won’t say what it is out of respect, but I’ve certainly heard a few concrete plans/rumours for the east region. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnie_man Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 2 minutes ago, teamfinderscot said: I wouldn’t count your chickens before your eggs. You’ve probably heard what’s proposed for the region. I won’t say what it is out of respect, but I’ve certainly heard a few concrete plans/rumours for the east region. What proposal? EoS have 6 clubs who have already submitted formal applications, and two more likely to. West Lothian clubs met on Friday and there appeared to be little appetite to consider the EoS. The EoS have agreed to Premier - Conference next season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnie_man Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 27 minutes ago, AsimButtHitsASix said: Eyemouth in abeyance aye? What's the EoS rules on that? Do they have a set amount of time to come back as a playing member? Can they play in the ammies for a season or so while in abeyance as well if, perhaps, they want to ease their way back in to a higher level? They have a non-playing membership, no idea how long that lasts, or their future plans. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginaro Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 (edited) 22 minutes ago, teamfinderscot said: I wouldn’t count your chickens before your eggs. You’ve probably heard what’s proposed for the region. I won’t say what it is out of respect, but I’ve certainly heard a few concrete plans/rumours for the east region. What plans could the West Lothian and Tayside clubs possibly have given they split for this season due to the travel? Unless you think some clubs will rejoin the Juniors, because otherwise there's only going to be about 13 clubs in and around West Lothian. Edited March 3, 2020 by Ginaro 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCamelonfan Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 24 minutes ago, teamfinderscot said: I wouldn’t count your chickens before your eggs. You’ve probably heard what’s proposed for the region. I won’t say what it is out of respect, but I’ve certainly heard a few concrete plans/rumours for the east region. Its a west lothian League almost all of fife is away. SO they either have a West lothian League. Join up with tayside or join the west who won't be in the pyramid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz5 Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 There can always be three rather than two conferences.Not without another vote. Current vote was specifically for two. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stulch Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 By my reckoning, we're getting close to having Conferences of 17/18 clubs next season. If we assume that Lochore and Newburgh will apply, then we're at 16. That means 4 more spots before it becomes difficult, and one of those spots may be claimed by Eyemouth coming back. Tayport & Scone both eligible to apply, then we have the "WL" clubs.I would imagine the EoS could just dust off their plans of the season before last. It seemed to work well. Three conferences. Starting the season with extra games from early group phase for the league cup meaning also teams play teams from another conference in that. King cup for everyone again...The EoS have demonstrated how good they are dealing with different numbers and the situation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamfinderscot Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 What plans could the West Lothian and Tayside clubs possibly have given they split for this season due to the travel? Unless you think some clubs will rejoin the Juniors, because otherwise there's only going to be about 13 clubs in and around West Lothian.There’s every chance that’s what will happen but time will tell. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnie_man Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Just now, stulch said: I would imagine the EoS could just dust off their plans of the season before last. It seemed to work well. Three conferences. Starting the season with extra games from early group phase for the league cup meaning also teams play teams from another conference in that. King cup for everyone again... The EoS have demonstrated how good they are dealing with different numbers and the situation. Not sure that will be too popular. Remember, the clubs overwhelmingly favour Premier-First-Second, just not next season. If they're faced with a change to three Conferences, then perhaps the mood would change. Immaterial anyway until the numbers merit it. 2 x 18 teams Conferences perfectly feasible. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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