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Junior football, what is the future?


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The following 14 WRJFA clubs have yet to make a public declaration to join the WoSFL:
SJFA West Region Premiership (1 club)
- Hurlford United
SJFA West Region Championship (2 clubs)
- Craigmark Burntonians
- St Roch's
SJFA West Region League One (4 clubs)
- Ardrossan Winton Rovers
- Carluke Rovers
- Lanark United
- Lesmahagow
SJFA West Region League Two (7 clubs)
- Annbank United
- Ardeer Thistle
- Maybole Juniors
- Saltcoats Victoria
- St Anthony's
- Thorniewood United
- Yoker Athletic
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So given there are almost certainly some undeclared applicants (it's hard to believe that Hurlford and St Roch's won't apply, for example) and there are only 7 Ayrshire and 7 Central clubs left, it's difficult to see how a viable rump WRSJFA or old school Ayrshire and Central setup could emerge at this point.
Unless reality hits, Carluke, Lanark, Lesmahagow and Thorniewood could hook up with the remaining West Lothian Juniors, none of whom have applied to the EoS.
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Just now, BMan said:
44 minutes ago, LongTimeLurker said:
So given there are almost certainly some undeclared applicants (it's hard to believe that Hurlford and St Roch's won't apply, for example) and there are only 7 Ayrshire and 7 Central clubs left, it's difficult to see how a viable rump WRSJFA or old school Ayrshire and Central setup could emerge at this point.

Unless reality hits, Carluke, Lanark, Lesmahagow and Thorniewood could hook up with the remaining West Lothian Juniors, none of whom have applied to the EoS.

Find out the 9th applicant then?

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Looking in my crystal ball I would say that we are on firmly on course for 67 clubs in the 2020/21 WoSFL:
 
Our 63 WRJFA clubs
plus
- Drumchapel United (Central Scottish Amateur League Premier Division)
- Glasgow University (Caledonian League Premier Division)
- Bonnyton Thistle (South of Scotland League)
- Newton Stewart (South of Scotland League)

There again I could be completely off the mark!
I think the only SoS to have an application in are Bonnyton.
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1 hour ago, Whitburn Vale said:

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Four new clubs have already applied to join the North Caley League for 2020/21, namely

Alness United (returning after a year in 'abeyance')

Loch Ness (from Inverness)

Scourie (from North West Sutherland)

Nairn County's Development XI (Highland League club)

There is a very strong case for the SFA/PWG '(north sub') to grant the NCL pyramid status for 2020/21. There have already been "positive" discussions with the SFA/HFL.

It might 'encourage' the North Juniors to do likewise ?  Sitting alongside the NCL (different region).

 

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12 minutes ago, AsimButtHitsASix said:

If Newton Stewart have applied for the WoSFL I wonder what the thinking is there...

Newton Stewart to East Kilbride - 1 h 49 min (76.5 mi) via A77

Newton Stewart to Moffat - 1 h 31 min (68.9 mi) via A75 and A701 - If no tractors!

Newton Stewart can offer a football hub in their part of Dumfries and Galloway.

On the other hand the info may be a red herring.

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7 minutes ago, Pyramidic said:

Newton Stewart to East Kilbride - 1 h 49 min (76.5 mi) via A77

Newton Stewart to Moffat - 1 h 31 min (68.9 mi) via A75 and A701 - If no tractors!

Newton Stewart can offer a football hub in their part of Dumfries and Galloway.

On the other hand the info may be a red herring.

During the Kilwinning Q&A there was mention of the number of SOSFL clubs. I wasn't paying close attention so can't recall if the number was in relation to notes of interest or actual applications.

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53 minutes ago, BMan said:
1 hour ago, Pyramidic said:
Looking in my crystal ball I would say that we are on firmly on course for 67 clubs in the 2020/21 WoSFL:
 
Our 63 WRJFA clubs
plus
- Drumchapel United (Central Scottish Amateur League Premier Division)
- Glasgow University (Caledonian League Premier Division)
- Bonnyton Thistle (South of Scotland League)
- Newton Stewart (South of Scotland League)

There again I could be completely off the mark!

I think the only SoS to have an application in are Bonnyton.

I'l  eat my hat if Newton Stewart have applied.

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29 minutes ago, Pyramidic said:

Newton Stewart to East Kilbride - 1 h 49 min (76.5 mi) via A77

Newton Stewart to Moffat - 1 h 31 min (68.9 mi) via A75 and A701 - If no tractors!

Newton Stewart can offer a football hub in their part of Dumfries and Galloway.

On the other hand the info may be a red herring.

Red herring imho.

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5 minutes ago, Doonhamer1969 said:

I'l  eat my hat if Newton Stewart have applied.

I'd be surprised too, but it would be an absolutely cracking awayday! A mate of mine's folks used to live across the river in Minnigaff and I've spent quite a lot of time down there.

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5 minutes ago, Hillonearth said:

I'd be surprised too, but it would be an absolutely cracking awayday! A mate of mine's folks used to live across the river in Minnigaff and I've spent quite a lot of time down there.

It's true that they can access Ayrshire pretty quickly, but they would lose games at Creetown, Wigtown , Stranraer, Kirkcudbright etc, all within around 25 miles. Just cant see it.

Even Girvan, the nearest West club to them is 30 miles away, and thats not a great road.

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51 minutes ago, Lowland team said:

The 9th applicant was Edinburgh south for the eos.luncarty applied to the eos.

Edinburgh South have quite a set-up - http://escfc.co.uk/

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We are a SFA Quality Mark Accredited Community Club bringing together the some of the best resources in the south of Edinburgh to create the best possible football environment.

Providing a complete football pathway for all players from soccer school right through the pathway 4s, 5s, 7s, 11s, as well as the girls, ladies and amateur teams.

As a club we currently represent:

  • 62 Teams
  • Over 700 Players
  • 160+ Coaches and Officials

 

11-a-side Teams, 7-a-side Teams, Our Soccer School, Soccer 4’s and Soccer 5’s

We have fantastic facilities at Inch Park Community Sports Club (IPCSC) both in terms of changing rooms and bar/kitchen//function facilites.

Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/EdinburghSouthCFC/

 

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