Junior football, what is the future?

[Robert James]

29 minutes ago, archieb said:

Link to source?

Otherwise it's just you saying so.

I've given you the "source" in my post.

Are you suggesting that the GUFC Secretary is mistaken about his own club ?

Absolute madness !!.

  

[Robert James]

21 minutes ago, Hillonearth said:

New local derby for us then - unless they continue to play at Airdrie! I'd actually been given a heads up about this one happening a few weeks ago, but obviously it wasn't my place to say anything until the uni announced it themselves.

The GUFC Secretary confirmed (on the telephone) that I could post this confirmation. The University is effectively on lock down at the moment. 

[Pyramidic]

The current list of 58 clubs that propose to join the WoSFL:

1. Lugar Boswell Thistle (SJFA West League Two)

2. Clydebank (SJFA West Region Premiership)

3. Kilwinning Rangers (SJFA West Region Premiership)

4. Rutherglen Glencairn (SJFA West Region Premiership)

5. Bellshill Athletic (SJFA West League One)

6. Drumchapel United (Central Scottish Amateur Premier Division)

7. Neilston Juniors (SJFA West Region Championship)

8. Maryhill (SJFA West League One)

9. Kello Rovers (SJFA West League One)

10. Blantyre Victoria (SJFA West Region Championship)

11. Kirkintilloch Rob Roy (SJFA West Region Premiership)

12. Vale of Clyde (SJFA West League Two)

13. Renfrew (SJFA West Region Championship)

14. Royal Albert (SJFA West League One)

15. Arthurlie (SJFA West Region Championship)

16. Newmains United (SJFA West League Two)

17. Kilsyth Rangers (SJFA West Region Championship)

18. Whitletts Victoria (SJFA West Region Championship)

19. Gartcairn Juniors (SJFA West Region Championship)

20. Cambuslang Rangers  (SJFA West Region Championship)

21. Cumbernauld United (SJFA West Region Championship)

22. Glasgow Perthshire (SJFA West League One)

23. Ashfield (SJFA West League Two)

24. Petershill (SJFA West Region Championship)

25. Greenock Juniors (SJFA West League One)

26. Larkhall Thistle (SJFA West League One)

27. Port Glasgow Juniors (SJFA West League One)

28. Pollok (SJFA West Region Premiership)

29. Darvel Juniors (SJFA West Region Championship)

30. Vale of Leven (SJFA West League Two)

31. Glenafton Athletic (SJFA West Region Premiership)

32. Johnstone Burgh (SJFA West League Two)

33. Auchinleck Talbot (SJFA West Region Premiership)

34. Largs Thistle (SJFA West Region Premiership)

35. Kilbirnie Ladeside (SJFA West Region Premiership)

36. Troon (SJFA West Region Premiership)

37. Irvine Meadow XI (SJFA West Region Premiership)

38. Beith Juniors (SJFA West Region Premiership) 

39. Shotts Bon Accord (SJFA West Region Championship)

40.  Forth Wanderers (SJFA West League Two)

41. Muirkirk Juniors (SJFA West League Two)

42. Benburb (SJFA West Region Premiership)  

43. Shettleston (SJFA West League One)

44. Irvine Victoria (SJFA West Region Championship)

45. Dalry Thistle (SJFA West Region Championship)

46. Cumnock Juniors (SJFA West Region Premiership)

47. Girvan (SJFA West League One)

48. Wishaw Juniors (SJFA West League One)

49. Rossvale (SJFA West Region Premiership)

50. East Kilbride Thistle (SJFA West League One)

51. St Anthony's (SJFA West League Two)

52. St Roch's (SJFA West Region Championship)

53. Lanark United (SJFA West League One)

54. Hurlford United (SJFA West Region Premiership)

55. Craigmark Burntonians (SJFA West Region Championship)

56. Lesmahagow Juniors (SJFA West League One)

57. Carluke Rovers (SJFA West League One)

58. Glasgow University (Caledonian League Premier Division)

The following 7 WRJFA clubs have yet to make a public declaration to join the WoSFL:

SJFA West Region League One (1 club)
- Ardrossan Winton Rovers

SJFA West Region League Two (6 clubs)
- Annbank United
- Ardeer Thistle
- Maybole Juniors
- Saltcoats Victoria
- Thorniewood United
- Yoker Athletic

The latest information is that Bonnyton Thistle (South of Scotland League) have not applied

A constitution of 65 clubs divided into 4 conferences is likely to be confirmed in the near future.

 

THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS TUESDAY 7TH APRIL - JUST ONE DAY LEFT!

[Stag Nation]

3 minutes ago, Robert James said:

The GUFC Secretary confirmed (on the telephone) that I could post this confirmation. The University is effectively on lock down at the moment. 

I'm on lockdown but I can still access the internet.  I'd be surprised if the University can't.

[Robert James]

6 minutes ago, Pyramidic said:

The current list of 58 clubs that propose to join the WoSFL:

1. Lugar Boswell Thistle (SJFA West League Two)

2. Clydebank (SJFA West Region Premiership)

3. Kilwinning Rangers (SJFA West Region Premiership)

4. Rutherglen Glencairn (SJFA West Region Premiership)

5. Bellshill Athletic (SJFA West League One)

6. Drumchapel United (Central Scottish Amateur Premier Division)

7. Neilston Juniors (SJFA West Region Championship)

8. Maryhill (SJFA West League One)

9. Kello Rovers (SJFA West League One)

10. Blantyre Victoria (SJFA West Region Championship)

11. Kirkintilloch Rob Roy (SJFA West Region Premiership)

12. Vale of Clyde (SJFA West League Two)

13. Renfrew (SJFA West Region Championship)

14. Royal Albert (SJFA West League One)

15. Arthurlie (SJFA West Region Championship)

16. Newmains United (SJFA West League Two)

17. Kilsyth Rangers (SJFA West Region Championship)

18. Whitletts Victoria (SJFA West Region Championship)

19. Gartcairn Juniors (SJFA West Region Championship)

20. Cambuslang Rangers  (SJFA West Region Championship)

21. Cumbernauld United (SJFA West Region Championship)

22. Glasgow Perthshire (SJFA West League One)

23. Ashfield (SJFA West League Two)

24. Petershill (SJFA West Region Championship)

25. Greenock Juniors (SJFA West League One)

26. Larkhall Thistle (SJFA West League One)

27. Port Glasgow Juniors (SJFA West League One)

28. Pollok (SJFA West Region Premiership)

29. Darvel Juniors (SJFA West Region Championship)

30. Vale of Leven (SJFA West League Two)

31. Glenafton Athletic (SJFA West Region Premiership)

32. Johnstone Burgh (SJFA West League Two)

33. Auchinleck Talbot (SJFA West Region Premiership)

34. Largs Thistle (SJFA West Region Premiership)

35. Kilbirnie Ladeside (SJFA West Region Premiership)

36. Troon (SJFA West Region Premiership)

37. Irvine Meadow XI (SJFA West Region Premiership)

38. Beith Juniors (SJFA West Region Premiership) 

39. Shotts Bon Accord (SJFA West Region Championship)

40.  Forth Wanderers (SJFA West League Two)

41. Muirkirk Juniors (SJFA West League Two)

42. Benburb (SJFA West Region Premiership)  

43. Shettleston (SJFA West League One)

44. Irvine Victoria (SJFA West Region Championship)

45. Dalry Thistle (SJFA West Region Championship)

46. Cumnock Juniors (SJFA West Region Premiership)

47. Girvan (SJFA West League One)

48. Wishaw Juniors (SJFA West League One)

49. Rossvale (SJFA West Region Premiership)

50. East Kilbride Thistle (SJFA West League One)

51. St Anthony's (SJFA West League Two)

52. St Roch's (SJFA West Region Championship)

53. Lanark United (SJFA West League One)

54. Hurlford United (SJFA West Region Premiership)

55. Craigmark Burntonians (SJFA West Region Championship)

56. Lesmahagow Juniors (SJFA West League One)

57. Carluke Rovers (SJFA West League One)

58. Glasgow University (Caledonian League Premier Division)

The following 7 WRJFA clubs have yet to make a public declaration to join the WoSFL:

SJFA West Region League One (1 club)
- Ardrossan Winton Rovers

SJFA West Region League Two (6 clubs)
- Annbank United
- Ardeer Thistle
- Maybole Juniors
- Saltcoats Victoria
- Thorniewood United
- Yoker Athletic

The latest information is that Bonnyton Thistle (South of Scotland League) have not applied

A constitution of 65 clubs divided into 4 conferences is likely to be confirmed in the near future.

 

THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS TUESDAY 7TH APRIL - JUST ONE DAY LEFT!

 

Sorry to hear about Bonnyton Thistle not applying.   

Surprising, given their location..

 

[craigkillie]

Staff at the university are still working from home as normal, so that's not really the issue. I don't think the football club really has an active online presence at all - it can be a struggle to get a hold of line-ups for Scottish Cup matches, for example.

[BMan]

Also been told all 63 WRJFA clubs have applied, plus Drumchapel and Glasgow Uni.

Not clear about any SoS clubs. Bonnyton probably the only likely one but nothing official from them yet. One day left to apply.

[Marten]

11 minutes ago, Pyramidic said:

A constitution of 65 clubs divided into 4 conferences is likely to be confirmed in the near future.

That does depend on when the season can start, if there is a delayed start they might have to go for 5 conferences of 13 clubs each I guess. Especially as there are championship play-offs and promotion play-offs for the winner (if licensed, but they have to be taken into account) to schedule.

[Robert James]

Just now, craigkillie said:

Staff at the university are still working from home as normal, so that's not really the issue. I don't think the football club really has an active online presence at all - it can be a struggle to get a hold of line-ups for Scottish Cup matches, for example.

Correct.  GUFC are first and foremost a university, for academic purposes, also with a wide variety of sports in addition to football.  As such they don't have the need to liaise with their community.

Their players are almost entirely students, who in case anyone missed it, are not currently in residence.  Craigkillie is also right about their online activity, which is not frequently used for football news.     

A week or so ago, I did give a clue on this forum, that the Uni was unlikely to risk losing its SFA membership & licence, by not playing in a pyramid league (in the event that the SFA rules may be changed in the near future, when/if club access to the pyramid, becomes nationwide).  '

[glensmad]

Thanks , and keep updating your excellent list, as it is the closing date today. 

The closing date is tomorrow is it not ?

[Stag Nation]

15 minutes ago, Robert James said:

Correct.  GUFC are first and foremost a university, for academic purposes, also with a wide variety of sports in addition to football.  As such they don't have the need to liaise with their community.

Their players are almost entirely students, who in case anyone missed it, are not currently in residence.  Craigkillie is also right about their online activity, which is not frequently used for football news.     

A week or so ago, I did give a clue on this forum, that the Uni was unlikely to risk losing its SFA membership & licence, by not playing in a pyramid league (in the event that the SFA rules may be changed in the near future, when/if club access to the pyramid, becomes nationwide).  '

Edinburgh University FC is also "first and foremost a university, for academic purposes, also with a wide variety of sports in addition to football", but they still manage to have a website.  https://euafc.com/

Nice to see my old alma mater is still ahead of its Glasgow rival .

[Robert James]

1 hour ago, glensmad said:

"A formal announcement will follow."

I think we can believe him.

Yes the closing date for applications is tomorrow, not today.

[Lowland team]

1 hour ago, LongTimeLurker said:

That would mean no Bonnyton and it is surprising that they wouldn't have announced it yet, if they were going to switch leagues.

Sorry i forgot to add bonnyton into the mix.66 clubs in total.

[Robert James]

5 minutes ago, Stag Nation said:

Edinburgh University FC is also "first and foremost a university, for academic purposes, also with a wide variety of sports in addition to football", but they still manage to have a website.  https://euafc.com/

Nice to see my old alma mater is still ahead of its Glasgow rival .

I can't argue with that.

However, with a bit of luck, we could be drawn against each other next season, in one of the cup competitions. Are you as confident that you would also be "ahead" on the field of play ?   (If so, I might get my boots out of the attic, assuming my wife hasn't donated them to charity, some years ago).

[cmontheloknow]

58 minutes ago, craigkillie said:

Staff at the university are still working from home as normal, so that's not really the issue. I don't think the football club really has an active online presence at all - it can be a struggle to get a hold of line-ups for Scottish Cup matches, for example.

https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scottish-cup/fixtures-results/

[AsimButtHitsASix]

26 minutes ago, Stag Nation said:

Edinburgh University FC is also "first and foremost a university, for academic purposes, also with a wide variety of sports in addition to football", but they still manage to have a website.  https://euafc.com/

Nice to see my old alma mater is still ahead of its Glasgow rival .

I'd hope Glasgow Uni would have a bit more professional set up for their FC when they enter the pyramid. Edinburgh have a wee bit of a headstart on them in that regard

[Stag Nation]

16 minutes ago, Robert James said:

I can't argue with that.

However, with a bit of luck, we could be drawn against each other next season, in one of the cup competitions. Are you as confident that you would also be "ahead" on the field of play ?   (If so, I might get my boots out of the attic, assuming my wife hasn't donated them to charity, some years ago).

I support Ross County, Crystal Palace and Scotland. Confidence is not a concept I'm familiar with.

[TheLad]

For the first year, so there is no uncertainty over dates, why not make it that teams can choose to either play in the Junior Cup OR the South Challenge Cup?
Then play both comps on the same dates.

[craigkillie]

32 minutes ago, cmontheloknow said:

https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scottish-cup/fixtures-results/

I do tend to use that now, but it's a fairly recent addition (in terms of having line-ups for the early rounds at least). Even two/three years ago it was a nightmare to get some line-ups.

[craigkillie]

Just now, TheLad said:

For the first year, so there is no uncertainty over dates, why not make it that teams can choose to either play in the Junior Cup OR the South Challenge Cup?
Then play both comps on the same dates.

The South Challenge Cup is compulsory for all clubs in the Lowland pyramid.