peternapper Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 25 minutes ago, mrman2011 said: Reserve League wasn't much cop thats why it was scrapped Why how would allowing full time pros of any age play against each other be worse than than allowing a limited number of teams enter a league that they cannot win against mainly part time jobbers and at the same time deny the clubs the pyramid was meant to promote. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Berwick Rangers also against extending the "one year" arrangement. https://berwickrangers.com/club-statement-lowland-league-proposal/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamamafegan Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Berwick Rangers also against extending the "one year" arrangement. https://berwickrangers.com/club-statement-lowland-league-proposal/Aye but they abstained from voting on the continued involvement of the OF colts and they were one of the ones who voted them in in the first place, so f**k them 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNU_Linux Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Aye but they abstained from voting on the continued involvement of the OF colts and they were one of the ones who voted them in in the first place, so f**k them iirc Berwick's vote last season was by fans/members not the board. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcar Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Berwick voted in favour of greater relegation from the Lowland League, abstained on the continuance of the OF Colts (citing lack of clarity on other issues about League structure) and yes, did vote in favour of the OF Colts a year ago, after a poll of supporters (through the likes of the supporters club and Supporters Trust), gave them a mandate to do so. As I remember, it was a fairly narrow majority in favour of the OF colts being allowed in, but I also remember that my objections to it were met with fairly unanimous disagreement from the BRFC Board. In just 12 months that has changed big style. Right now, our supporters forum is pretty unanimous that the Lowland League is a circus that has been taken over by the clowns, and a number of Senior Board members are saying similar things. Not sure where this ends, but unless there is, somehow, an unexpected outbreak of management competence, there must be a chance that the Lowland League will soon destroy itself, with players - and even clubs - deciding to play elsewhere. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazilianlex Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 8 hours ago, Redcar said: Berwick voted in favour of greater relegation from the Lowland League, abstained on the continuance of the OF Colts (citing lack of clarity on other issues about League structure) and yes, did vote in favour of the OF Colts a year ago, after a poll of supporters (through the likes of the supporters club and Supporters Trust), gave them a mandate to do so. As I remember, it was a fairly narrow majority in favour of the OF colts being allowed in, but I also remember that my objections to it were met with fairly unanimous disagreement from the BRFC Board. In just 12 months that has changed big style. Right now, our supporters forum is pretty unanimous that the Lowland League is a circus that has been taken over by the clowns, and a number of Senior Board members are saying similar things. Not sure where this ends, but unless there is, somehow, an unexpected outbreak of management competence, there must be a chance that the Lowland League will soon destroy itself, with players - and even clubs - deciding to play elsewhere. If Berwick, East Stirling, Bonnyrigg/ Cowdenbeath and any other supporter of decency refused to play Colts then this circus would be ditched. Add the ambitious EoS and WoS sides and a proper really good competitive league could be formed and make a very strong case for auto promotion and relegation to spfl. Would probably get better crowds than L2. Better that than wait ten years for 1 up 1 down to form decent league and still have Colts manipulating the league places. No different from when the top sides threatened to break away and ultimately resulted in the SPFL. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyramid Watcher Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 10 hours ago, Redcar said: Berwick voted in favour of greater relegation from the Lowland League, abstained on the continuance of the OF Colts (citing lack of clarity on other issues about League structure) and yes, did vote in favour of the OF Colts a year ago, after a poll of supporters (through the likes of the supporters club and Supporters Trust), gave them a mandate to do so. As I remember, it was a fairly narrow majority in favour of the OF colts being allowed in, but I also remember that my objections to it were met with fairly unanimous disagreement from the BRFC Board. In just 12 months that has changed big style. Right now, our supporters forum is pretty unanimous that the Lowland League is a circus that has been taken over by the clowns, and a number of Senior Board members are saying similar things. Not sure where this ends, but unless there is, somehow, an unexpected outbreak of management competence, there must be a chance that the Lowland League will soon destroy itself, with players - and even clubs - deciding to play elsewhere. Where else would they play?? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dev Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 2 hours ago, Brazilianlex said: If Berwick, East Stirling, Bonnyrigg/ Cowdenbeath and any other supporter of decency refused to play Colts then this circus would be ditched. Add the ambitious EoS and WoS sides and a proper really good competitive league could be formed and make a very strong case for auto promotion and relegation to spfl. Would probably get better crowds than L2. Better that than wait ten years for 1 up 1 down to form decent league and still have Colts manipulating the league places. No different from when the top sides threatened to break away and ultimately resulted in the SPFL. Change needs to come from within the league i.e. the clubs, and the supporters should have a big say in that. If that's how it works then things could change quicker than expected? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Where else would they play??Berwick will surely have explored joining the English league. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyramid Watcher Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 12 minutes ago, Gimme said: 37 minutes ago, Pyramid Watcher said: Where else would they play?? Berwick will surely have explored joining the English league. Possibly, but I suspect any league structure would admit them at the bottom level, which may not be appealing to them or their fans? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Any idea where Hearts B would be planning to host games? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiG Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 1 minute ago, FairWeatherFan said: Any idea where Hearts B would be planning to host games? At a guess they'd play out at Riccarton. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwd440 Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 58 minutes ago, Pyramid Watcher said: Where else would they play?? Maybe they could all apply to the Highland League and set up a Highland League (South) division. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdenbeath Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 3 hours ago, RiG said: At a guess they'd play out at Riccarton. Which isn’t up to standard for the LL. Dressing rooms miles from the pitch. No catering or toilets for fans. No one else would get away with it but who knows with the LL. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Someone on twitter has crunched some numbers now that the season is pretty much wrapped up. Main points of interest would be the number of players used since it goes into the strength of the team argument. And the idea about developing "Scottish" talent. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 2 hours ago, cowdenbeath said: Which isn’t up to standard for the LL. Dressing rooms miles from the pitch. No catering or toilets for fans. No one else would get away with it but who knows with the LL. If you can't go to a game without eating or pishing... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdenbeath Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 46 minutes ago, Sergeant Wilson said: If you can't go to a game without eating or pishing... It’s part of being a licensed ground which your meant to have for the LL. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 4 minutes ago, cowdenbeath said: It’s part of being a licensed ground which your meant to have for the LL. Jesus... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdenbeath Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 10 minutes ago, Sergeant Wilson said: Jesus... I don’t make the rules sarge that’s how Celtic and Rangers don’t use their training grounds for LL. Hopefully they don’t get in anyway. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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