Robert James Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 On 28/03/2019 at 11:21, Talbot 1978 said: This is one of the main issues that quite a few junior teams stated. Tbh the whole thing is now a debacle and sadly the likes of a certain few on here just keep the coals burning. It makes you think that there are alternative reasons for them doing so. You may be right. Looking ahead though....... * rumour has it that the SFA Board will confirm the award of club licences to at least 6 applicants, at its meeting on 18th April. It is also 'claimed' that a further half a dozen applications will be submitted to the next Board Meeting in June 2019. The outcome of the current remaining applications is unclear. * it is anticipated that the Board will receive an update on the discussions between the ERJFA & the EoSL, and the outcome of the recent PWG meeting. So perhaps some decisions may help achieve progress in this ongoing pyramid saga ? (Well it is mid-April). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 On 3/28/2019 at 13:21, Talbot 1978 said: ...It makes you think that there are alternative reasons for them doing so. ...the truth is out there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot 1978 Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 ...the truth is out there.BM to be awarded the pyramid tenacious poster of the year 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Should teams have to have their own grounds? Edinburgh City could get into League One and yet they have no ground after next season. What about a minimum budget for each level? This put noses out of joint in the WPL but seems effective.What difference does it make whether a club own their ground or not? As long as they have somewhere suitable to play, that's the main thing.Some of the biggest clubs in the world don't actually own their grounds. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclizine Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 8 hours ago, craigkillie said: What difference does it make whether a club own their ground or not? As long as they have somewhere suitable to play, that's the main thing. Some of the biggest clubs in the world don't actually own their grounds. Exactly. There're many clubs at SPFL, senior non-league and junior levels who don't own their grounds: often they're tenants of the local council. As long as they've a long-term lease, there's no issue with this. Ground sharing makes sense (within geographical limits...) Football grounds are expensive to build and maintain. Using a ground every Saturday and midweek and sharing costs is a no-brainer to me, particularly when an artificial surface (and the Devil's Illuminations) are involved. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killiepiyo Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Depends what the fans want and the clubs are happy with I guess. Unfortunately with artificial surfaces is heavy use by several parties and can deteriorate rapidly if not maintained. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkcircus Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Scotland didn’t own there ground, actually not sure if that deals done 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert James Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Pressure should be put on the SFA, to announce the date when the SFA Board will meet to decide the date of the next SFA Board Meeting. If there isn't a scheduled meeting BEFORE both the Lowland, and SFA Annual General Meetings, a special Board meeting should be diaried to deal with the outstanding licence applications only. This isn't difficult to do, and is very important to the clubs, waiting to know the outcome. Some applications are more than six months old ! And I can't recall any SFA club licences being awarded to new applicants, since LTHV were awarded their's in June/July 2018 (?). The licensing system is being undermined and discredited in my view. Come on SFA its your responsibility, act now.........please. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNU_Linux Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Penicuik and Blackburn United have had their licenses granted over in the EOS (nothing on other applicants thus far) so we should find out about the two junior applicants within the next day or so. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert James Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 6 minutes ago, GNU_Linux said: Penicuik and Blackburn United have had their licenses granted over in the EOS (nothing on other applicants thus far) so we should find out about the two junior applicants within the next day or so. Excellent news. The SFA's system is to notify clubs individually about the outcome of their application, before updating/publishing the schedule of Licensed Clubs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dealornodeal Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Broxburn also accepted 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumphy_man Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 And Tynecastle 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert James Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 6 hours ago, pumphy_man said: And Tynecastle So far the award of six licences has been confirmed, all of which have been awarded to clubs which already have floodlights. These clubs become SFA Members, and are therefore eligible to enter the Scottish Cup in 2019/20 and beyond. This means that there will be more matches (and less byes) in the First Preliminary Round next season. It doesn't appear that any of the other licence applicants, have been successful, nor have they been granted a floodlights derogation by the SFA. It has been rumoured that up to 17 clubs had applied for licences during the last 12 months. Some unsuccessful clubs may have lodged an appeal (?) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truthteller Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Wrong forum 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert James Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, Truthteller said: Wrong forum Correct forum for all things "Licensing" !!!! Assuming you were referring to my post sent yesterday (below) ?. Edited May 9, 2019 by Robert James post sent in error before completed 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert James Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 10 hours ago, Robert James said: So far the award of six licences has been confirmed, all of which have been awarded to clubs which already have floodlights. These clubs become SFA Members, and are therefore eligible to enter the Scottish Cup in 2019/20 and beyond. This means that there will be more matches (and less byes) in the First Preliminary Round next season. It doesn't appear that any of the other licence applicants, have been successful, nor have they been granted a floodlights derogation by the SFA. It has been rumoured that up to 17 clubs had applied for licences during the last 12 months. Some unsuccessful clubs may have lodged an appeal (?) Did any of the following clubs apply for a licence ? Sauchie, Dalkeith, Dunipace, Leith, Newtowngrange, Dunbar ? They all have floodlights. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 16 minutes ago, Robert James said: Did any of the following clubs apply for a licence ? Sauchie, Dalkeith, Dunipace, Leith, Newtowngrange, Dunbar ? They all have floodlights. It is the wrong forum in that there's no relation to junior clubs and the EoS forum has a topic on licensing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert James Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 41 minutes ago, FairWeatherFan said: It is the wrong forum in that there's no relation to junior clubs and the EoS forum has a topic on licensing. There are 20 pages on this "Club Licensing" format, and many posts/posters commenting on licensing for both junior and senior clubs. If you look back since this topic was originally set up, you will see this for yourself. Licensing is a generic topic which crossing the 'boundaries' between junior and senior. Ask Cumnock. Please note that from the EoS forum, you will see that I have regularly posted about licensing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason King Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 But you arent asking about Junior clubs, all of those clubs are Seniors and not relevant to this part of the forum. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRICEY Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Did any Junior clubs apply for a license? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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