John S Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 I can see the logic of having two semi professional football teams playing out of Newtown Park, chasing the same sponsors, fans and public generally for cash - NOT! I thought this was December and not April. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8MileBU Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 43 minutes ago, John S said: I can see the logic of having two semi professional football teams playing out of Newtown Park, chasing the same sponsors, fans and public generally for cash - NOT! I thought this was December and not April. Exactly this! So what we know so far is that this rumour definitely originated in Linlithgow. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sure & Stedfast Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 54 minutes ago, John S said: I can see the logic of having two semi professional football teams playing out of Newtown Park, chasing the same sponsors, fans and public generally for cash - NOT! I thought this was December and not April. Or, alternatively, focus on the positives... increased sponsor base, increased support base and increased opportunity for home grown talent to develop into the senior team and save on transfer and player fees.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bublue Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 10 minutes ago, 8MileBU said: Exactly this! So what we know so far is that this rumour definitely originated in Linlithgow. If any truth in rumour and truth in it surely all parties will have ironed out any issues you guys are talking about i heard rumour in bo’ness its definate December the man in imaginary red suit be here soon lol 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Heid Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 I can see the logic of having two semi professional football teams playing out of Newtown Park, chasing the same sponsors, fans and public generally for cash - NOT! I thought this was December and not April. If you read the pyramid threads the sense of such situations don't seem to matter.It all seems to be about having more teams and to hell with common sense. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Or, alternatively, focus on the positives... increased sponsor base, increased support base and increased opportunity for home grown talent to develop into the senior team and save on transfer and player fees....U20 team in the EofS League will do that. Next logical step for the BUs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bublue Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 6 minutes ago, John S said: 54 minutes ago, Sure & Stedfast said: Or, alternatively, focus on the positives... increased sponsor base, increased support base and increased opportunity for home grown talent to develop into the senior team and save on transfer and player fees.... U20 team in the EofS League will do that. Next logical step for the BUs Yes probably right an under 20 team be good IF BU Persue this haven’t so far and no movement to do so 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithgierose Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Exactly this! [emoji38] So what we know so far is that this rumour definitely originated in Linlithgow.You would need to ask deanburn Dave that one.he never said where he heard it or from whom. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8MileBU Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 You would need to ask deanburn Dave that one.he never said where he heard it or from whom.I did ask. He said “Linlithgow”. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Heid Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 I did ask. He said “Linlithgow”. Yep came from Freddie Boswall telling folk in Ladbrokes. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithgierose Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Yep came from Freddie Boswall telling folk in Ladbrokes.[emoji23] Freddie Heesian.the guy that ignores punters when his team is gubbed.[emoji23] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specky Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 So because Deanburn "comical Ali" Dave said it was a Lithgae punter, it must be true.... 🤣🤣 although to be fair he's usually more reliable than you. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8MileBU Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 So because Deanburn "comical Ali" Dave said it was a Lithgae punter, it must be true.... 🤣🤣 although to be fair he's usually more reliable than you. Well I believe him. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boheesian Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 2 hours ago, Auld Heid said: 2 hours ago, 8MileBU said: I did ask. He said “Linlithgow”. Yep came from Freddie Boswall telling folk in Ladbrokes. Did he? Rumours have been cicrulating for a while. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boheesian Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 1 hour ago, lithgierose said: Freddie Heesian.the guy that ignores punters when his team is gubbed. Ho, Ho, Ho 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanburn Dave Posted December 21, 2018 Author Share Posted December 21, 2018 Linlithgow Amateurs? They were well linked with Bo'ness previously and could be a natural step for them.Auld Heid has hit the nail on the heid.My source told me weeks ago that a number of the Linlithgow Thistle players were told that from next season they planned to be playing as Bo'ness Juniors and be based at Newtown Park. I would imagine that Linlithgow Thistle are monitoring the ERSJFA/EoSFL situation before making a final decision on their future. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanburn Dave Posted December 21, 2018 Author Share Posted December 21, 2018 Wouldn't it be great if Newtown Park was a busy hub for Football in the town. Youngsters of all ages playing on a 3G pitch getting coaching and encouragement through the age groups in the BUCFC. Then players moving up to Youth Football, under 20 football and then Junior (if still around) and Senior levels.Add to that girls/women's teams , walking football for the over 40's, 50's etc and Newtown Park would be at the centre of the community.If the various groups get their heads together, forgive and forget the past and move on for the common good a lot can be achieved. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bublue Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 5 minutes ago, Deanburn Dave said: Wouldn't it be great if Newtown Park was a busy hub for Football in the town. Youngsters of all ages playing on a 3G pitch getting coaching and encouragement through the age groups in the BUCFC. Then players moving up to Youth Football, under 20 football and then Junior (if still around) and Senior levels. Add to that girls/women's teams , walking football for the over 40's, 50's etc and Newtown Park would be at the centre of the community. If the various groups get their heads together, forgive and forget the past and move on for the common good a lot can be achieved. Dave well done a man that might have the vision on potential of hub at newtown if anybody ever in doubt of work that could be achieved speak to members of BUCFC. I know a few supporters of BU and united club were along at murries in summer and my contact says it’s impressive set up which has potential to support BU 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithgierose Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 And end up with a surface like broxburn 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatP Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 17 minutes ago, Deanburn Dave said: Wouldn't it be great if Newtown Park was a busy hub for Football in the town. Youngsters of all ages playing on a 3G pitch getting coaching and encouragement through the age groups in the BUCFC. Then players moving up to Youth Football, under 20 football and then Junior (if still around) and Senior levels. Add to that girls/women's teams , walking football for the over 40's, 50's etc and Newtown Park would be at the centre of the community. If the various groups get their heads together, forgive and forget the past and move on for the common good a lot can be achieved. That sounds a fantastic thing if it can be achieved. Rumours of new teams aside what is the definitive side of getting the new pitch in place as, if memory serves right, that requires all of the above plus a lot of money. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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