MDM Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Interesting read Ginaro. Noted this rule: Quote Pitch Conditions G19 Each Club shall ensure that the field of play at its Registered Ground and at any other ground at which it is the Home Club for a League, League Cup or Play-Off Match is; a) smooth and in good condition and repair; and b) equipped with an efficient and effective drainage system so as to minimize the chance of the pitch becoming unplayable due to flooding. That surely rules out Lothian and Tynecastle for ever being promoted On a serious note: Quote G21 Clubs will ensure that they have floodlights of sufficient quality to play competitive matches midweek throughout the season. If a club does not have adequate floodlights it must apply for a dispensation from the Board by the Completion Date each year and provide evidence that it has an agreement to use alternative ground(s) for midweek fixtures under floodlights. Such ground must be (a) the registered ground of a club in membership of the SLFL or SPFL and for which that club holds a current Club Licence or (b) another ground which complies with the requirements for Club Licensing and has been approved by the Board. I'm left wondering why some teams don't satisfy this requirement yet still remain in the league - i.e. Whitehill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 How have you concluded that Whitehill - or indeed CSS, Vale or Selkirk - don't satisfy that requirement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 I'm left wondering how people can leave school without knowing the difference between i.e. and e.g. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivo den Bieman Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 are Bonnyton Thistle licensed if they win the SoSFL? seem to have had a great first season at senior level. I'm also a bit baffled by Dalbeattie Star's struggles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Bonnyton aren't currently licensed - I'm not sure they've even got the covered enclosure up at their new ground yet. As things stand Threave and St Cuthbert Wanderers are eligible among the clubs in contention atop SOSL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDM Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 32 minutes ago, HibeeJibee said: How have you concluded that Whitehill - or indeed CSS, Vale or Selkirk - don't satisfy that requirement? If required to, where would Whitehill play a 'home' game under lights? It looks like the teams you've mentioned are satisfying the requirement but depending on the goodwill of other teams to let them use their facility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDM Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 37 minutes ago, The Mantis said: I'm left wondering how people can leave school without knowing the difference between i.e. and e.g. I blame my teachers. They spent more time striking than thinking about us poor pupils and the future we faced; a future faced with cruel ridicule from people who should know better. Especially people who are prone to the odd grammatical error themselves..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 1 hour ago, MDM said: I blame my teachers. They spent more time striking than thinking about us poor pupils and the future we faced; a future faced with cruel ridicule from people who should know better. Especially people who are prone to the odd grammatical error themselves..... Good points, and my apologies, I actually came in to see if I still had time to delete that comment. Mind you, did the Primary teachers actually go on strike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDM Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 1 hour ago, The Mantis said: Good points, and my apologies, I actually came in to see if I still had time to delete that comment. Mind you, did the Primary teachers actually go on strike? Below the belt Mantis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big al Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 On 08/02/2018 at 22:23, Ginaro said: EoSFL v SoSFL both licensed - play-off with each other Only one team licensed - that teams goes up without a play-off No team licensed - no one gets promoted Since it's a 16 team league, if Cowdenbeath come down but no Lowland League team gets promoted then the 15th team also gets relegated to balance the numbers. Found the rules after I asked the same thing on the previous page - rule B4: http://slfl.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Scottish-Lowland-Football-League-Rules-Version-8.pdf thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Dalk Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 On 09/02/2018 at 10:53, MDM said: If required to, where would Whitehill play a 'home' game under lights? It looks like the teams you've mentioned are satisfying the requirement but depending on the goodwill of other teams to let them use their facility. They could always play at Dalkeith - the ground is approved by the SFA for SWPL fixtures and Livi U20s in their midweek league fixtures previously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlansHotBath Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 After seeing Hawick on Sunday get a point against (an admittedly far from their best) Shire side, is do wonder - is it possible they could actually stay up, after the start they made? If I'm right in thinking they have ten points to make up, with ten left to play, and and if they play regularly like they did on Sunday it might not be totally impossible. They constantly pressed, forced us into meaningless possession that couldn't hurt them, and were very well organised in defense. Goalie had a great game as well. It helps them that Star have been remarkably poor this season, they look set to get what in most other seasons would be a bottom-place points tally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundesliga Boy Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 4 hours ago, AlansHotBath said: After seeing Hawick on Sunday get a point against (an admittedly far from their best) Shire side, is do wonder - is it possible they could actually stay up, after the start they made? If I'm right in thinking they have ten points to make up, with ten left to play, and and if they play regularly like they did on Sunday it might not be totally impossible. They constantly pressed, forced us into meaningless possession that couldn't hurt them, and were very well organised in defense. Goalie had a great game as well. It helps them that Star have been remarkably poor this season, they look set to get what in most other seasons would be a bottom-place points tally Astounding naivety! Hawick will comfortably finish bottom. One unlikely decent result does not a season make, as you’ll rapidly discover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 23 hours ago, Bundesliga Boy said: Astounding naivety! Hawick will comfortably finish bottom. One unlikely decent result does not a season make, as you’ll rapidly discover. After watching Hawick at Raydale today and looking at their remaining fixtures, I agree with AlansHotBath that relegation has not been decided yet. Hawick were unlucky not to get at least a point today. They looked a hard but skillful team, although their discipline could let them down In the run they have at least half a dozen "winnable" games. Star and Vale will be looking over the shoulders for the next few weeks anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luggy Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 After watching Hawick at Raydale today and looking at their remaining fixtures, I agree with AlansHotBath that relegation has not been decided yet. Hawick were unlucky not to get at least a point today. They looked a hard but skillful team, although their discipline could let them down In the run they have at least half a dozen "winnable" games. Star and Vale will be looking over the shoulders for the next few weeks anyway. If cove go up and Cowdenbeath come down two teams are relegated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundesliga Boy Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 12 hours ago, Cicero said: After watching Hawick at Raydale today and looking at their remaining fixtures, I agree with AlansHotBath that relegation has not been decided yet. Hawick were unlucky not to get at least a point today. They looked a hard but skillful team, although their discipline could let them down In the run they have at least half a dozen "winnable" games. Star and Vale will be looking over the shoulders for the next few weeks anyway. I certainly accept that Hawick are a different proposition now compared to earlier in the season, and appreciate there are ‘winnable’ games left. But they’ve still only managed 1 win in 21 attempts, and need to win 4 of their last 9 to go above Dalbeattie - and that’s assuming they don’t pick up points. Even at that two may go down anyway. The battle between EK and Spartans to be champions will be worth watching however over the next month or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxter's Nutmeg Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 2 hours ago, Bundesliga Boy said: I certainly accept that Hawick are a different proposition now compared to earlier in the season, and appreciate there are ‘winnable’ games left. But they’ve still only managed 1 win in 21 attempts, and need to win 4 of their last 9 to go above Dalbeattie - and that’s assuming they don’t pick up points. Even at that two may go down anyway. The battle between EK and Spartans to be champions will be worth watching however over the next month or so. Do BSC not have a say as well?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundesliga Boy Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 8 hours ago, Baxter's Nutmeg said: Do BSC not have a say as well?? They’ll likely beat out East Stirlingshire for third but certainly no higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxter's Nutmeg Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 50 minutes ago, Bundesliga Boy said: They’ll likely beat out East Stirlingshire for third but certainly no higher. I am not sure how you can be certain, but it will be interesting that’s for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 17 hours ago, Baxter's Nutmeg said: Do BSC not have a say as well?? BSC's run in looks relatively straightforward on paper other than the EK game, which provides an opportunity to claw points back on one of the other contenders, so definitely in with a shout if they are on top form: On 2018/02/04 at 16:46, HibeeJibee said: East Kilb BSC Glasgow East Stir Spartans Sat 03 Mar Glasgow U (A) SCC R4 Sat 10 Mar Sat 17 Mar Civil SS (A) Gretna (H) Vale of L (H) Cumbern’d (H) Sat 24 Mar ? (N) ? (N) EQC Fin Sat 31 Mar ? ( ) SCC SF Sat 07 Apr BSC Glasg (A) East Kilb (H) Whitehill (H) Gretna (A) Sat 14 Apr Stir Univ (A) Hawick (H) Spartans (A) East Stir (H) No date yet Whitehill (A) Civil SS (H) Spartans (H) Stir Univ (H) Edin Univ (A) Hawick (A) Dalbeat’e (A) Whitehill (A) East Stir (A) Hawick (A) Whitehill (A) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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