Cyclizine Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 On 08/05/2022 at 18:23, Spyro said: When will the NCL get it’s Scottish Cup place? Every other tier 6 league has a slot and the Amateur Cup winners so shifting a “home” game if not suitable has been done before. Think unlicensed teams just have to nominate a ground that’s suitable On 09/05/2022 at 04:11, craigkillie said: The winners of the various leagues and cups have always been granted entry whether licensed or not. If there's going to be parity between qualification opportunities in the Highland/Lowland areas, then arguably the NCL, NRJFA and Midlands also need a way for non-champion, non-licenced teams to qualify for the Scottish Cup (like the Alex Jack Cup in the EoSFL, Alba Cup in the SoSFL and Strathclyde Cup in the WoSFL) leading to some sort of playoff competition for the cup place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanley Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 1 minute ago, Cyclizine said: If there's going to be parity between qualification opportunities in the Highland/Lowland areas, then arguably the NCL, NRJFA and Midlands also need a way for non-champion, non-licenced teams to qualify for the Scottish Cup (like the Alex Jack Cup in the EoSFL, Alba Cup in the SoSFL and Strathclyde Cup in the WoSFL) leading to some sort of playoff competition for the cup place. True although would require some of the North/Midlands sides to resign from the SJFA or it would be a NCL-only competition. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclizine Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 1 minute ago, stanley said: True although would require some of the North/Midlands sides to resign from the SJFA or it would be a NCL-only competition. That's a good point, I guess the NRJFA and Midlands have the Junior Cup route, however unlikely that would be... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 2 minutes ago, Cyclizine said: If there's going to be parity between qualification opportunities in the Highland/Lowland areas, then arguably the NCL, NRJFA and Midlands also need a way for non-champion, non-licenced teams to qualify for the Scottish Cup (like the Alex Jack Cup in the EoSFL, Alba Cup in the SoSFL and Strathclyde Cup in the WoSFL) leading to some sort of playoff competition for the cup place. The Junior Cup counts as the qualifying cup competition for the North & Midlands. The reason the Cup Winners Shield was created was to provide a cup qualifier for the seniors since the Juniors had one. The simple way to do it would be for one of the NCL Cups exclude SFA members and enter a 4 way playoff with Alex Jack, Alba, and Strathclyde. Until something more sensible comes along. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclizine Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 9 minutes ago, FairWeatherFan said: The simple way to do it would be for one of the NCL Cups exclude SFA members and enter a 4 way playoff with Alex Jack, Alba, and Strathclyde. Until something more sensible comes along. Seems the pragmatic solution 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 9 minutes ago, Cyclizine said: Seems the pragmatic solution I doubt anyone would have any serious issue with it if the NCL asked for it. Would save the situation that's happened in the this season's Cup Winners Shield being won before the 3rd game. Make the semis at neutral venues since travel would obviously be the biggest concern against it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert James Posted May 27, 2022 Author Share Posted May 27, 2022 On 15/05/2022 at 21:20, FairWeatherFan said: The Junior Cup counts as the qualifying cup competition for the North & Midlands. The reason the Cup Winners Shield was created was to provide a cup qualifier for the seniors since the Juniors had one. The simple way to do it would be for one of the NCL Cups exclude SFA members and enter a 4 way playoff with Alex Jack, Alba, and Strathclyde. Until something more sensible comes along. A possible solution, which would need NCL ratification. The NCL AGM is being held on Tuesday 2nd June. I understand that Fort William FC has been invited to attend. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert James Posted May 27, 2022 Author Share Posted May 27, 2022 Just now, Robert James said: A possible solution, which would need NCL ratification. The NCL AGM is being held on Tuesday 2nd June. I understand that Fort William FC has been invited to attend. Apologies typo : Tuesday 7th June ! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrif John Bunnell Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 (edited) Neither Fort William or Orkney have registered for the North Caledonian or Football Times Cups. Edited June 6, 2022 by Sherrif John Bunnell 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanley Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 (edited) When was the last time the league had as many as 13 teams? Nice to see the league doing so well having been down to just six clubs a few years ago. Edited June 6, 2022 by stanley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclizine Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 *Fort William subject to outcome of appeal 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 9 minutes ago, stanley said: When was the last time the league had as many as 13 teams? Nice to see the league doing so well having been down to just six clubs a few years ago. 1994-95 would appear to be the answer with 14 teams. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneteaminglasgow Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 6 minutes ago, Cyclizine said: *Fort William subject to outcome of appeal Is this them appealing the fact that they withdrew from the playoff? Or have I missed something else? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclizine Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, oneteaminglasgow said: Is this them appealing the fact that they withdrew from the playoff? Or have I missed something else? Yup. Their chairman and internet fans have an interesting interpretation of events. Even if Fort did have a case, they withdrew voluntarily from the playoff, if they were so sure of themselves, they should've played under protest. But it was all a conspiracy to get the Fort down by the evil Highland League, under the ruthless rule of @RH33's dad. Edited June 6, 2022 by Cyclizine 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH33 Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 10 hours ago, Cyclizine said: Yup. Their chairman and internet fans have an interesting interpretation of events. Even if Fort did have a case, they withdrew voluntarily from the playoff, if they were so sure of themselves, they should've played under protest. But it was all a conspiracy to get the Fort down by the evil Highland League, under the ruthless rule of @RH33's dad. Aye, he was bored in retirement so plotted the downfall of the mighty Fort William for shits and giggles! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 10 hours ago, Cyclizine said: Yup. Their chairman and internet fans have an interesting interpretation of events. Even if Fort did have a case, they withdrew voluntarily from the playoff, if they were so sure of themselves, they should've played under protest. But it was all a conspiracy to get the Fort down by the evil Highland League Aberdeenshire football mafia, under the ruthless rule of @RH33's dad. There 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert James Posted June 7, 2022 Author Share Posted June 7, 2022 On 06/06/2022 at 21:39, Cyclizine said: Yup. Their chairman and internet fans have an interesting interpretation of events. Even if Fort did have a case, they withdrew voluntarily from the playoff, if they were so sure of themselves, they should've played under protest. But it was all a conspiracy to get the Fort down by the evil Highland League, under the ruthless rule of @RH33's dad. HFL conspiracy shocking !!!! However Fort's appeal is to the SFA, and not to the HFL. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclizine Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 1 minute ago, Robert James said: HFL conspiracy shocking !!!! However Fort's appeal is to the SFA, and not to the HFL. We know. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert James Posted June 8, 2022 Author Share Posted June 8, 2022 14 hours ago, Cyclizine said: We know. Well spotted laddie. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Shaker Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 In theory, Fort have appealed to the SFA. Whether they put a stamp on the envelope, or the crayon-strewn list of complaints in the envelope in the first place, or to whom the address on the front listed as the recipient, that's all TBC at this point. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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