LongTimeLurker Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Definitely makes a playoff format change much easier and by all accounts the SFA are fully on board as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEd Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 (edited) 13 minutes ago, AlanCamelonfan said: Good to see sosfl name at the bottom I think that is very significant. A united front should prevent any potential issues with the SFA. Edited March 6, 2020 by RedEd 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windymillar Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Burnie_man said: Statement – Pyramid Update Features 06/03/2020 By Media Team The latest update regarding the Pyramid application process In line with the previous statements and timetable, the process surrounding the making of a formal application to join the Pyramid via the new West of Scotland Football League (WoSFL) proposed by the Scottish Lowland Football League (SLFL), East of Scotland Football League (EoSFL) and now also the South of Scotland Football League (SoSFL) is below. To date 51 expressions of interest have been received from various grades of football. Those Clubs will now be invited to an information meeting on Thursday 12 March to hear in more detail what the application process will look like. This will include the minimum qualification standards (including the ground criteria based on the EoSFL model), the governance arrangements, the administration support available, the options for the structure of the new league and the completion of the form itself. The application forms will be sent to the 51 Clubs along with the invitation to the meeting, and will also be made available to any other Club on request. The completed forms will be treated in strictest confidence. Clubs are encouraged to send any questions they have to geo_fraser@hotmail.co.uk by Wednesday 11 March so the meeting can be as informative as possible. Questions on the night will also be encouraged. The idea is to give the Clubs as much information as possible to inform their decision-making process. Due to numbers expected, each Club will be invited to send one registered official to the meeting. As previously stated, the deadline for completion for all of the forms is Tuesday 31 March. The next again step will be to hold a further meeting for all Clubs whose application has been accepted. That meeting will cover in more detail what the set-up of the new League will look like (depending on the number of applications received and accepted) and also the plans to create an administration for the League. That meeting will be arranged for April. Issued: George Fraser (Chairperson SLFL), John Greenhorn (Chairperson EoSFL), Colin Holden (President SoSFL) All 3 relevant decision making organisations are now present, how can the the WRJFA/SJFA still think they can form a league and get into the pyramid. "In line with the previous statements and timetable, the process surrounding the making of a formal application to join the Pyramid via the new West of Scotland Football League (WoSFL) proposed by the Scottish Lowland Football League (SLFL), East of Scotland Football League (EoSFL) and now also the South of Scotland Football League (SoSFL) is below" The above lines say it all Edited March 6, 2020 by Windymillar 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Starko Rover Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 "and now also the South of Scotland Football League (SoSFL) is below." Well that's pretty much Jenga if the SOS is backing it too. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Just now, RedEd said: I think that is very significant. A united front should prevent an potential issues with the SFA. And helps prevent the SJFA trying to muddy the waters further by saying not everyone's on board.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superbigal Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Gordon Ronney will clearly have to resign his posts the same as bamford if his team takes the same route. Cant remember if the broxburn supremo resigned immediately when they quit juniors. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmontheloknow Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 (edited) Ronney was saying the SOS could block the LL plan. Sanity prevails, well done SOS! Edited March 6, 2020 by cmontheloknow 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnie_man Posted March 6, 2020 Author Share Posted March 6, 2020 On 04/03/2020 at 21:26, Beenzon-Toste said: What if the SOSL object to their league being weakened by the poaching of clubs? They could block it. They could, but they haven't. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutankhamen Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 51 clubs so far. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnie_man Posted March 6, 2020 Author Share Posted March 6, 2020 7 minutes ago, superbigal said: Gordon Ronney will clearly have to resign his posts the same as bamford if his team takes the same route. Cant remember if the broxburn supremo resigned immediately when they quit juniors. Mr.Provan is now on one of the EoS committees. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmontheloknow Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 4 minutes ago, Burnie_man said: Mr.Provan is now on one of the EoS committees. The old "those are my principles. If you don't like them... well, I have others" ploy! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morley Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 (edited) 46 minutes ago, AlanCamelonfan said: Good to see sosfl name at the bottom That could be key now that they are publicly in the loop and supporting, as before it was noticeable by their absence and potentially could have been a route for a west juniors proposal to enter the pyramid process via some kind of merger with the SoS league. It also means out of the 4 named parties in the current pyramid agreement into the Lowland League, you have 3 of the 4 named parties supporting this proposal with the Sfa as the 4th named party the only one which has to still agree. Edited March 6, 2020 by morley 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 On top of the SoSFL inclusion. It was good to see them state that the EoSFL ground criteria will be used. As thats in the public domain and can help dismiss the licencing myths that get peddled. https://www.eosfl.com/downloads/eosfl/EoSFL-Entry-Criteria-2018.docx 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surely not! Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 On top of the SoSFL inclusion. It was good to see them state that the EoSFL ground criteria will be used. As thats in the public domain and can help dismiss the licencing myths that get peddled. https://www.eosfl.com/downloads/eosfl/EoSFL-Entry-Criteria-2018.docx‘Public domain’ doesn’t obviously mean that myths won’t be spread. Amazing how many folk running clubs won’t have the ability to find that document unless someone handed it to them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, FairWeatherFan said: On top of the SoSFL inclusion. It was good to see them state that the EoSFL ground criteria will be used. As thats in the public domain and can help dismiss the licencing myths that get peddled. https://www.eosfl.com/downloads/eosfl/EoSFL-Entry-Criteria-2018.docx Criteria Mandatory Desirable 1 Enclosed self-contained ground such that admission can be controlled and charged for. The ‘football ground’ must give an overall appearance and impression of being a football ground. It is a matter for the Office Bearers/Board to determine whether a ground meets this requirement X 2 The boundary wall/fence must be permanent and such as to obscure viewing into the ground from publicly accessible areas X 3 The playing field shall be in compliance with the laws of the game and must be a minimum of 90m in length and 56m in width X 4 There must be technical areas immediately adjacent to the playing field, marked in accordance with the laws of the game, and able to accommodate twelve persons with cover at least for the substitute players. X 5 Where floodlights are installed and it is intended to apply to use them for matches the lighting level must be of a standard as approved by the Office Bearers/Board X 6 The area surrounding the field of play shall be in such condition as to not constitute a danger to the safety of players and/or match officials. There must be a grass verge or alternatively an artificial turf area outside the boundary lines of the field of play. The running areas must be safe and secure for the purposes of assistant referees fulfilling their function X 7 Separate dedicated changing facilities for two teams with seating and clothes hanging facilities for up to twenty two within the ground enclosure and immediately adjacent to the pitch X 8 Separate showers for two teams with at least 5 shower heads per team within the changing area X 9 Separate toilets for two teams within the changing area X 10 The Club must be in a position to provide a private area with toilet facility in the event that a doping control area is required X 11 Direct & protected access from changing rooms to pitch for players & officials which can be of a temporary nature. X 12 Separate changing, showering and toilet facilities for up to four match officials as item 6 above (Not shared with anyone else) X 13 Any Club applying to join the East of Scotland Football Association and/or League must demonstrate that their chosen ground is available to them on any and every Saturday of the season, at no more than four days’ notice. The applying Club must also show that the ground is available for midweek fixtures throughout the season again at no more than four days’ notice X 14 Enclosed playing surface with spectators separated from the pitch by a solid barrier i.e. either a wall or fixed post and tubular rail X 15 Clubs must ensure that spectator areas are available and are fit for purpose X 16 There must be ambulance access directly into the ground and as close as possible to the pitch. X 17 Evidence of appropriate organisational structure and financial viability must be provided if requested. X 18 Separate spectator toilets which can be of a temporary nature X 19 Concrete terracing or grass banking in accordance with 15 above X 20 On site hospitality facility for players and officials post-match X 21 Adequate car parking for players, officials and spectators (including street parking) X 22 Emergency facilities (First aid room, stretcher etc.) X 23 Clear signage regarding admission prices, location of toilets etc. X 24 An individual from the home club designated as the nominated person to contact in case of any emergencies etc. X 25 Any applying Club which currently runs under-age team/s will be expected to apply to join the Lowlands Development League at the appropriate age group level. X 26 The Office Bearers/Board may, entirely at their discretion, offer any applicant a pre-defined period of grace to meet any of the above criteria should they so decide X 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNU_Linux Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 They've turned the SOSL against us 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ilford Drummer Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 So the SOS /EOS proposal limits the amount of teams in. The WRJFA proposes access for all Advantage WRJFA?? -5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon EF Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 4 minutes ago, The Ilford Drummer said: So the SOS /EOS proposal limits the amount of teams in. The WRJFA proposes access for all Advantage WRJFA?? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNU_Linux Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 So the SOS /EOS proposal limits the amount of teams in. The WRJFA proposes access for all Advantage WRJFA??The only clubs that possibly wouldn't meet all the criteria are any amateur/youth teams who apply. All junior clubs will meet the criteria outlined a few posts up. The EOS haven't rejected any applicants from the juniors, it'll be the same case here. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 3 minutes ago, The Ilford Drummer said: So the SOS /EOS proposal limits the amount of teams in. The WRJFA proposes access for all Advantage WRJFA?? The WRJFA have zero chance of getting into the pyramid because the LL, EoS and SoS hold vetoes over change to the LL playoff format, so there can be no advantage involved. I saw nothing that suggested a limit on the amount of teams in the LL's statements only the suggestion that some applicants may not be accepted. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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