patriot1 Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Not well and truly over. They still hope to finish the South Challenge Cup I believe. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCamelonfan Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 1 hour ago, patriot1 said: Not well and truly over. They still hope to finish the South Challenge Cup I believe. I heard they wanted to finish the Football Nation Cup aswell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patriot1 Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, AlanCamelonfan said: I heard they wanted to finish the Football Nation Cup aswell As that's still at the last 16 stage it's unlikely to be completed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCamelonfan Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 1 minute ago, patriot1 said: As that's still at the last 16 stage it's unlikely to be completed. I think their was only 1 last 16 tie. It was Quarter finals. we were due to go to Hill o'beath with the iwnner at home to Kelty 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginaro Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 5 hours ago, FairWeatherFan said: I see the season is officially well and truly over after last night's AGM. Doesn't seem like much happened beyond what is already known. The EoS twitter feed did provide a few tweets that mentioned some of the financial numbers involved that you don't normally see in the public domain Even more info on facebook Quote LEAGUE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The league's 2020 AGM took place earlier this evening, by the virtual online means of Zoom - hopefully a one-off. Our thanks to all who 'attended' - business proceeded in efficiently straightforward fashion, in as much as anything can be straightforward in the present climate, though widespread intrigue did arise as to the identity and business of one "Fat Pete", believed to be linked to the Luncarty underworld. That's the sort of thing can happen when 'mute' buttons aren't utilised. The meeting began at 7pm with chairman John Greenhorn welcoming fifty odd officials. John extended a warm official welcome to our nine new associate members - Edinburgh South, Kennoway Star Hearts, Kirkcaldy & Dysart, Lochgelly Albert, Lochore Welfare, Luncarty, Newburgh, Rosyth and Thornton Hibs - then recognised last year's debutants Glenrothes and Kinnoull, who are now full members. John also thanked fellow officials and board members for their contributions across the past twelve months, giving special mention to Preston Athletic secretary Lesley Birrell, who's gone above and beyond in her commitment to the effective formulation of our Child Wellbeing & Protection policies. He emphasised his wish to see clubs in membership of our league strive for continual improvement, and offered best wishes to those pursuing licensing objectives and others waiting to have SFA membership applications ratified. It was recognised there are of course areas in which our operations can improve, several on which we'll focus in the months ahead. There is of course much to be made clear in due course as to the game's resumption at our level, and John stated it's pleasing to have a very able trio representing our interests officially on the Restart sub-group, namely Rory Mutter of Hill Of Beath Hawthorn, Derek Crossan of Linlithgow Rose and Tynecastle's Douglas Dalgleish. They'll communicate as appropriate with counterparts on other leagues' groups, with the aim of ensuring non-SPFL clubs have the required voice in moving towards meaningful decisions. Our treasurer's annual report showed a loss nearing the £20k mark, accounted for largely by expenditure on insurance policies, defibrillators, and facility improvement grants. All positive and very worthwhile strategies providing a boost to individual clubs, which for the most part won't be repeated on the same scale. Officials' honoraria is to remain as it was for 2019/20, the total cost £2800 maximum. £200 league affiliation fees for 2020/21 are due, but the time limit's been extended to 31 August in view of the present climate. It was proposed fees ought to remain unchanged for 2021/22 also. Ideally the picture of what lies ahead of us will become clearer before an awful lot longer, when we can all then begin planning in earnest. Until then there's not an awful lot for it other than playing the waiting game. Once official AGM business wrapped up not long past 7.20 fixture secretary Kenny McLean gave his informative overview of how he anticipates things may develop. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razamanaz Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Who is getting promoted to the Premier Division now that Bo'ness are on the way out and who has been relegated to keep it at 16? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCamelonfan Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 26 minutes ago, razamanaz said: Who is getting promoted to the Premier Division now that Bo'ness are on the way out and who has been relegated to keep it at 16? They havent itsgoing to 18. 15 from last yr plus lthv tynecastle and inverkeithing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 It's as good a time as any to trial summer football. Often debated, good arguments for and against. You can't have summer football at this level when the league above where you promote to and get relegated clubs from is still playing a winter season. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy groundhopper Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Be interesting tho, win the summer league and then get ready for a winter league - definitely be match fit I'd guess ! Almost Fantasyland stuff but wouldn't it be a great story. And none of the gut busting pre-season training to look forward to. Almost like playing rugby league and then Union Inthe winter, just to stay fit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sponsorsladdie Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 How would you fit a summer league into the summer break of the league above? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonS Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Summer football? Didn't we have that when we were Junior? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the tin man Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 This is really good news for the league and fans 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnieman Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 None of that relates to our level I'm afraid. Word is that training might happen in August and matches in October, which is better than expected. No guarantee though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo'ness Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 On 23/06/2020 at 23:47, GordonS said: Summer football? Didn't we have that when we were Junior? Exactly. I have records where the BU's were still playing up to 3rd July. Also friendlies starting on 21st July. Different seasons but shows that all the hoo-ha of whether we try summer football boils down to less than a 3 week period. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8MileBU Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 5 hours ago, Jambo'ness said: Exactly. I have records where the BU's were still playing up to 3rd July. Also friendlies starting on 21st July. Different seasons but shows that all the hoo-ha of whether we try summer football boils down to less than a 3 week period. Wasn’t all that long ago that successful cup runs/wins combined with the backlog of fixtures lost to winter weather or the Wee Rose deliberately flooding their pitch when guys were injured or suspended, meant our seasons weren’t a kick in the arse off July before they finished. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 From the EoS Facebook page. Pyramid Restart Group UPDATE The Lowland/East/South/West Pyramid Restart group had its first Zoom meeting last week. The meeting was very worthwhile and progress has been made in our joint preparations for the expected restart of training and playing. The headlines are: Training and Playing We are hoping to restart training in August and playing from last Saturday in September or first Saturday in October. These are only indicative dates for now, they will be confirmed or otherwise in line with Scottish Government/ Scottish FA instructions. You will hear as soon as we have anything definite to tell you. Fixtures Outline plans are being drawn up and all Clubs will be asked to complete a Facility Survey to inform the schedule and capacity number for spectators, if and when these are allowed at games. We expect the survey to be ready by next weekend. Protocols These are being worked on for both training and playing and will be modified as the lockdown phases progress. They will be available as restrictions are modified, based on the information we receive. Scottish Football Association We have been in discussions and expressed our disappointment at the lack of information and practical support, including finance, for our semi-professional level of the game. We have a Zoom meeting with Ian Maxwell on Thursday 9 July. We will keep you posted on the outcome of these discussions. In the meantime, all clubs must continue to observe Scottish Government guidelines which means no training or matches can take place until formally advised. To do otherwise would be illegal, contravene a Scottish FA Board directive, not be covered by insurance and could result in disciplinary action, bring bad publicity and result in the restart at semi-professional level being further delayed. Pyramid Restart Group 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenon Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Teamfinderscot, why do you start this thread with a misleading title two months before it the season was actually called, how dare you did that you fucking w****r! -2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the tin man Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Did a east of scotland side get caught training that's why message is pretty clear in statement just wondering had heard a rumours of a fine handed out 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ormistonforever Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Think there has been a few teams training. But never heard about anyone being caught. It clear teams are just ignoring guidelines 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanburn Dave Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Just read this article in the Guardian online and it gave me a wee chuckle. Closing toilets at half-time, filling one in every three seats and a ban on away support are some of the ideas being considered to help get fans back into grounds next season. It is anticipated that supporters will be allowed to return to English league stadiums in some form from September, if the progress of the coronavirus pandemic allows, but there are many challenges to making such an ambition work. “Stage five” of the return of professional sport involves working groups from across the sector as well as public health officials, with reference to specialists in the Sports Grounds Safety Authority. Plans remain at an early stage but are being built around an assumption that grounds may be allowed to fill one-third of their capacity. Watching the match gives authorities least concern, with sources party to some early meetings suggesting it has been argued that because fans will be facing the pitch the prospects of exhaling Covid-19 droplets on to their neighbours would be small. But the “brush past” risk when fans are moving around the ground is of greater concern. That is why one idea under consideration is to close toilets at half-time. Customary queues could be eliminated if fans were forced to go during the game, a “nudge effect” that would help to regulate the movement of people. It is also expected that the “brush past” factor would mean seats towards the end of rows would be left unoccupied. Another cause for congregation is half-time refreshment. One proposal would seek to change the Football Spectators Act to allow fans to drink alcohol in the stands, with staff bringing beer to the seats. In another move to prevent crowding, fans could be given tickets with a designated arrival time, with a window for providing contact details for potential track and trace. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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