Cowden Cowboy Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Just saying that is our predicament. We had no illusions or expectations about today. For us it was about another pre season run out for the 3 quarters of our squad who were available out of the 17 signed. Those players surpassed all our expectations and encouraging signs are there . Regarding the trialist issue , most of the lower league clubs , including Cowdenbeath disagree with the stupid ruling which basically favours the bigger clubs . They have alledgedly tried on numerous occassions to overturn the ruling but have failed each time. Same rule as always applied to the League Cup I think. It is just the earlier start to the season that creates the difficulty. Clubs find it difficult but there have not been any really significant attempts by the small clubs to drive a change. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theycallmetrinity Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Same rule as always applied to the League Cup I think. It is just the earlier start to the season that creates the difficulty. Clubs find it difficult but there have not been any really significant attempts by the small clubs to drive a change. Kinda have to agree with this. Wee clubs moaning about it but not doing anything serious about changing it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoBNob Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 5 hours ago, theoriginalhedge said: I think Barry was trying to make a point about the amateurish rules that the SPFL Aye, it was the SPFL that looked amateurish today... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlipperyP Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 (edited) Why has it taken so long for international clearance for 2 of your players? Did you know these players would be unavailable for the start of the season before signing them? It looks like their contracts have not finished with their old clubs. Embarrassing the good name of Angus, again. Edited July 14, 2019 by SlipperyP 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Team in Angus Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 (edited) Seems Brechin thread is to be targeted this year by Cowden fans (well at least it will give Cove a break) and a zoomer of a Farfar fan who I don't think has ever seen them play. But back to the fitba did not think and still do not think that Barry Smith is the right man but we are where we are, target has to be survival this year but saw a lot of good things in the game yesterday to give me some hope that we can survive Mon the City Edited July 14, 2019 by Best Team in Angus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoriginalhedge Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 11 hours ago, Vimto90 said: Aye that's what was happening. Making a point. Roaster. That's one. 7 hours ago, Grant228 said: Aye, it was the SPFL that looked amateurish today... And two . Come on lads I thought you were more professional than that . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citytillidie Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Seems Brechin thread is to be targeted this year by Cowden fans (well at least it will give Cove a break) and a zoomer of a Farfar fan who I don't think has ever seen them play. But back to the fitba did not think and still do not think that Barry Smith is the right man but we are where we are, target has to be survival this year but saw a lot of good things in the game yesterday to give me some hope that we can survive Mon the City Agree with what you've put there I'd be happy with any position above 10th place priority this season has gotta be survival and stabilising the club.We have gotta do something to break us out of the rot weve been in for the last 2 years.There were plenty of positives to take from the game yesterday despite the scoreline mon the city ! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedgeman83 Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Above 10th ?? Surely the aim has to be to get back to league one ? Fed up of all the negative shite how about get behind your team and support them or what's the point in going to games ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm_1982 Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Yes it’s a brand new squad and there’s a lot of young guys in there but there’s a plenty of quality there too. A few guys that could definitely do a job at a higher level, particularly Hill, McLaughlin and McCord.We should be aiming for the playoffs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted July 14, 2019 Author Share Posted July 14, 2019 I, for one, welcome our new Wee Rover, Black & White, Bino and Spider overlords. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_n_d_o Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 On 13/07/2019 at 22:16, gm_1982 said: It’s not a case of failing to have a squad signed up, we’ve 17 signed players! Two of those in McLaughlin and Watt are STILL awaiting international clearance from Australia and Croatia despite signing over a month ago. This is outwith the clubs hands. Add in a suspension, 2 injuries and a player on holiday and you have the predicament we had today. I'm sure I read somewhere that the SFA grants provisional clearance if there hasn't been a reply within 30 days? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlipperyP Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 On 14/07/2019 at 13:09, Best Team in Angus said: Seems Brechin thread is to be targeted this year by Cowden fans (well at least it will give Cove a break) and a zoomer of a Farfar fan who I don't think has ever seen them play. But back to the fitba did not think and still do not think that Barry Smith is the right man but we are where we are, target has to be survival this year but saw a lot of good things in the game yesterday to give me some hope that we can survive Mon the City Just watched the highlight on Hedge TV (good set up). Your right I'm a bit of a zoomer, but just in jest. If i hurt your feelings, I'll take it all back (whatever it did). As for targeting your thread, I think this is the first time I've every posted on here and it was a genuine question. I though it was more appropriate on here rather than the Group Thread as more Brechin posters could have answered. Is there an answer? As for not going to games, it rather difficult at the moment as the last train to Thailand won't get me back in time for Christmas never mind work (I look after my 3 kids). You should have taken your dog for a walk before posting insults then heading over to the Forfar thread and posting there. Nevermind, good luck this season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie king mvp Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 What do people make of the manager's comments in his post match interview? He is clearly unhappy with the situation regarding the two players needing international clearance but he is a bit cryptic about who he thinks is responsible for it. It could be the club or the football authorities? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm_1982 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 What do people make of the manager's comments in his post match interview? He is clearly unhappy with the situation regarding the two players needing international clearance but he is a bit cryptic about who he thinks is responsible for it. It could be the club or the football authorities? He says in the interview that it was something the club couldn’t affect. I noticed quite a few clubs were still awaiting international clearance coming through for their players also, including Falkirk for a signing from Croatia (like Luke Watt).Sounds to be like the respective foreign FA’s are digging their heels to me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm_1982 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 I'm sure I read somewhere that the SFA grants provisional clearance if there hasn't been a reply within 30 days?Well evidently not as they were both signed over 30 days ago. Unless in which case they never lodged for clearance until well after the signings. No idea how it works tbh 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie king mvp Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 57 minutes ago, gm_1982 said: He says in the interview that it was something the club couldn’t affect. I noticed quite a few clubs were still awaiting international clearance coming through for their players also, including Falkirk for a signing from Croatia (like Luke Watt). Sounds to be like the respective foreign FA’s are digging their heels to me. I'll need to watch it again later but I thought he said it was something that as a management team and his staff they couldn't affect. I don't think he said "the club" which to me suggests something different. But then I am maybe reading too much into it. I have a suspicious mind! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowden Cowboy Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Well evidently not as they were both signed over 30 days ago. Unless in which case they never lodged for clearance until well after the signings. No idea how it works tbhYou are at the mercy of the foreign club and their FA - depends on when they get on with it, they can drag their heels for whatever reason 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_n_d_o Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 1 hour ago, gm_1982 said: Well evidently not as they were both signed over 30 days ago. Unless in which case they never lodged for clearance until well after the signings. No idea how it works tbh "Within seven days of the date of the ITC request, the former association shall, by using the appropriate selection in TMS, either: a) deliver the ITC in favour of the new association and enter the deregistration date of the player; or b) reject the ITC request and indicate in TMS the reason for rejection, which may be either that the contract between the former club and the professional player has not expired or that there has been no mutual agreement regarding its early termination. 5. Once the ITC has been delivered, the new association shall confirm receipt and complete the relevant player registration information in TMS. 6. If the new association does not receive a response to the ITC request within 15 days of the ITC request being made, it shall immediately register the professional player with the new club on a provisional basis (“provisional Annexe 3 59 registration”). The new association shall complete the relevant player registration information in TMS (cf. Annexe 3, article 5.2 paragraph 6). A provisional registration shall become permanent one year after the ITC request. The Players’ Status Committee may withdraw a provisional registration, if, during this one-year period, the former association presents valid reasons explaining why it did not respond to the ITC request." FIFA regs from the SFA website. Take it we either have made a mess of the form, or don't know the rules 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnsythebinman Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 On 13/07/2019 at 22:43, Cowden Cowboy said: Same rule as always applied to the League Cup I think. It is just the earlier start to the season that creates the difficulty. Clubs find it difficult but there have not been any really significant attempts by the small clubs to drive a change. at a fans meeting last year we were told that stenny tried to get it changed but its a UEFA rule so cant be done. because the top flight clubs are in the league cup UEFA wont allow trialists anywhere, even lower leagues teams 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoriginalhedge Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 34 minutes ago, Cowden Cowboy said: You are at the mercy of the foreign club and their FA - depends on when they get on with it, they can drag their heels for whatever reason Fuckin Brexit ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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