Stag Nation Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 39 minutes ago, glensmad said: 40 minutes ago, patriot1 said: Would the WRSJFA agree to any compromise that finishes the SJFA? That would require an EGM of the SJFA, which may be on the cards. If I understand the SJFA constitution, when any or all of the West junior clubs join a new non-Junior league, they will either have to resign from the Juniors or be expelled. Presumably the SJFA will soldier on with those left, plus the remnants of the East and North. At some stage there will be too few to continue, and the last few will vote to wind it up and enjoy a share of the £500k reserves! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmontheloknow Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, theesel1994 said: I initially thought it meant everyone was going to be there apart from the SFA. Meanwhile, the ERSJFA attend the other half Edited March 13, 2020 by cmontheloknow 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, theesel1994 said: I initially thought it meant everyone was going to be there apart from the SFA. Could just mean no Highland League, but I suspect it really means no SJFA and the partial bit means they are dealing with the west region only. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron Wilson Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Hope these positive vibes aren't yet another junior ruse to stall for time until it's too late to change anything for next season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stulch Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Hope these positive vibes aren't yet another junior ruse to stall for time until it's too late to change anything for next season. Certainly a concern at the back of my mind. Hopefully completely unfounded. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Blastie Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 This is why this ‘compromise’ is a fucking mess. Just apply for the wosl, get the wrjfa in the bin if you want to stay fine and get on with it. This is nothing but a stalling tactic for the dafties to preserve their wee empire. You really are a bitter wee man. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inanimate Carbon Rod Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 You really are a bitter wee man. Aw shucks, I like you too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Blastie Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Maybe won't even be a 20/21 season if COVID-19 has anything to do with it. Hope these positive vibes aren't yet another junior ruse to stall for time until it's too late to change anything for next season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glensmad Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 If I understand the SJFA constitution, when any or all of the West junior clubs join a new non-Junior league, they will either have to resign from the Juniors or be expelled. Presumably the SJFA will soldier on with those left, plus the remnants of the East and North. At some stage there will be too few to continue, and the last few will vote to wind it up and enjoy a share of the £500k reserves! The clubs were told at last night's meeting that there is no requirement for any club to resign from the SJFA if they join the WoSFL. Other clubs retain their membership of other football associations, e.g. I believe that Hibernian are members of the East of Scotland League. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 9 minutes ago, glensmad said: The clubs were told at last night's meeting that there is no requirement for any club to resign from the SJFA if they join the WoSFL. Other clubs retain their membership of other football associations, e.g. I believe that Hibernian are members of the East of Scotland League. The let's turn the SJFA into the equivalent of the Forfarshire FA scenario in other words. If WoSFL and the SFA are handling everything other than the junior cup that should be no big deal because the west region clubs are fully integrated into the senior grade at that point. Big question would be whether the SJFA can be persuaded to go along with that sort of diminished status? Guess that's what the meeting on March 23rd will clarify. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 12 minutes ago, glensmad said: 52 minutes ago, Stag Nation said: If I understand the SJFA constitution, when any or all of the West junior clubs join a new non-Junior league, they will either have to resign from the Juniors or be expelled. Presumably the SJFA will soldier on with those left, plus the remnants of the East and North. At some stage there will be too few to continue, and the last few will vote to wind it up and enjoy a share of the £500k reserves! The clubs were told at last night's meeting that there is no requirement for any club to resign from the SJFA if they join the WoSFL. Other clubs retain their membership of other football associations, e.g. I believe that Hibernian are members of the East of Scotland League. So what was said about participation between the Junior Cup and South Challenge Cup? Compete in both, merger, pick between them? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parsforlife Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 8 minutes ago, glensmad said: 48 minutes ago, Stag Nation said: If I understand the SJFA constitution, when any or all of the West junior clubs join a new non-Junior league, they will either have to resign from the Juniors or be expelled. Presumably the SJFA will soldier on with those left, plus the remnants of the East and North. At some stage there will be too few to continue, and the last few will vote to wind it up and enjoy a share of the £500k reserves! The clubs were told at last night's meeting that there is no requirement for any club to resign from the SJFA if they join the WoSFL. Other clubs retain their membership of other football associations, e.g. I believe that Hibernian are members of the East of Scotland League. It was very unlikely the LL/WoS were going to demand clubs left the SJFA, as you mention Eos/LL clubs (i'm not as knowledgeable on SoS) are part of other FA's(p.s i think you mean hibs are in the ESFA, not the ESFL). I (and it seems most others) have little idea what was said in the afternoon meeting but my judgement is previously the only reason that clubs can't remain In the SJFA is the choice of the SJFA. If the SJFA is happy to have members from 'senior' leagues then that is good news 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNU_Linux Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 The clubs were told at last night's meeting that there is no requirement for any club to resign from the SJFA if they join the WoSFL. Other clubs retain their membership of other football associations, e.g. I believe that Hibernian are members of the East of Scotland League.Hibs & Hearts both are. In the 90s like other historical county competitions have done it switched to youth level with both teams playing an annual match that's been used as a fundraiser for the EOSFA. Not been played since 15-16 however. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 26 minutes ago, Mystic Blastie said: Maybe won't even be a 20/21 season if COVID-19 has anything to do with it. It only took 6 weeks to get it under control in China to the extent they can start returning to normal. Think this season is probably completely donald ducked in terms of ever being completed, but would be surprising if next season is a complete wipeout. Pandemics tend to run out of steam after a few months. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmontheloknow Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 1 minute ago, LongTimeLurker said: It only took 6 weeks to get it under control in China to the extent they can start returning to normal. Think this season is probably completely donald ducked in terms of ever being completed, but would be surprising if next season is a complete wipeout. Pandemics tend to run out of steam after a few months. A bit like some of the blowhards on here! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert James Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 6 minutes ago, LongTimeLurker said: The let's turn the SJFA into the equivalent of the Forfarshire FA scenario in other words. If WoSFL and the SFA are handling everything other than the junior cup that should be no big deal because the west region clubs are fully integrated into the senior grade at that point. Big question would be whether the SJFA can be persuaded to go along with that sort of diminished status? Guess that's what the meeting on March 23rd will clarify. If that is the situation as you suggest (unlikely ??), the SJFA would have no choice but to accept the inevitable outcome. In your scenario, the only risk to the senior West pyramid, is if the 'compromise' goes on beyond the 2020 AGM season. I doubt that the LL or the SFA, would fall for that ploy ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicotina Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Lok egm. 23march pandemic allowing -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Blastie Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 It only took 6 weeks to get it under control in China to the extent they can start returning to normal. Think this season is probably completely donald ducked in terms of ever being completed, but would be surprising if next season is a complete wipeout. Pandemics tend to run out of steam after a few months.Prediction is it won't peak in the UK for 3 months. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmontheloknow Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Mystic Blastie said: 17 minutes ago, LongTimeLurker said: It only took 6 weeks to get it under control in China to the extent they can start returning to normal. Think this season is probably completely donald ducked in terms of ever being completed, but would be surprising if next season is a complete wipeout. Pandemics tend to run out of steam after a few months. Prediction is it won't peak in the UK for 3 months. They're trying to delay it into warmer months when this type of thing is (they hope!) less potent due to people being outdoors more and there is less strain on NHS due to less flus etc. Edited March 13, 2020 by cmontheloknow 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born To Run Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Further clarifications: - Any concern that this is a “ruse” can be dispelled. There is genuine will on all sides to get this done. - We are talking purely about the WRSJFA. The North and East are not part of this scenario. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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