Cyclizine Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, AsimButtHitsASix said: In the Midland catchment area itself most the towns in Angus are included, Dundee's well served and St. Johnstone seem to pick up most fans throughout Perthshire so there maybe isn't much appetite for other clubs there. Who's left?... Dunblane? Pitlochry? Monifieth? Not much Breadalbane (Aberfeldy) are always the club mentioned. They've applied and been rejected from the ERJFA before. Edited June 8, 2021 by Cyclizine 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyro Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Rothie Rovers got accepted into the North Juniors. That was confirmed the season before so dunno if it counts. Can’t see anymore coming in from the Midlands area anytime soon, apart from Bredalbane maybe 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginaro Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Have the North decided on their structure (back to 19-20?) and have both decided on their league names yet? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 (edited) 10 hours ago, Ginaro said: Have the North decided on their structure (back to 19-20?) and have both decided on their league names yet? It was meant to be back to 2019-20 with the addition of Rothie Rovers. It is technically back to 14-9-9 now with Spey Valley United confirmed as in abeyance. The question now is whether there are any other clubs sitting out 2021-22. Buckie Rovers were down to one committee member during lockdown which is why they confirmed sitting out last season very early. Looking at FB they were optimistic of a return in early May but still making asking for more support. Hopefully they got some fresh blood in to keep them ticking over. EDIT: Cup draws for the North Region have been announced. Looks like just Spey Valley United in abeyance this season with 32 entrants. The division set up should be 14-9-9 with Rothie Rovers essentially replacing Spey Valley United in the Second Division. Edited June 9, 2021 by FairWeatherFan 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Patterson Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 When are we expecting this to be made official? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 14 minutes ago, ArabAuslander said: When are we expecting this to be made official? 21st June is meant to the SFA AGM from what i've seen said. That's what people seem to be holding out on for news. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marten Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 Some decent games for pre-season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert James Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 On 08/06/2021 at 21:26, Spyro said: Rothie Rovers got accepted into the North Juniors. That was confirmed the season before so dunno if it counts. Can’t see anymore coming in from the Midlands area anytime soon, apart from Bredalbane maybe When is the Midland League holding its AGM/EGM ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert James Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 On 08/06/2021 at 20:21, AsimButtHitsASix said: I can't even really begin to think of places or clubs past further north of the Tay who would, could or want to join the pyramid. Aberdeen and Moray are very well represented for their size, all the decent sized towns in Aberdeenshire are covered, the only places not covered in the Highlands seem to prefer the summer leagues (and are hardly bustling metropolises), travel's too much of an issue for the Western Isles and Shetland. Possibly Skye? In the Midland catchment area itself most the towns in Angus are included, Dundee's well served and St. Johnstone seem to pick up most fans throughout Perthshire so there maybe isn't much appetite for other clubs there. Who's left?... Dunblane? Pitlochry? Monifieth? Not much Once the three leagues tack on at the bottom is North half of the pyramid pretty much complete for the foreseeable? The North Caledonian FA represents football in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, so it is possible for the northern islands (you mention) to join in the North Caley League. To date however, the position has been : Orkney FC has been a member of the NCL since 2014/15, during which time they have been champions once Lewis & Harris FC has played in a few of the North Caley cup competitions, albeit not in the last 2 seasons (there have been pandemic and ferry problems), and may participate again if these problems are resolved Shetland FC has also participated in the NCFA cup competition (cup winners once), but it is impractical given remote location and costs, to join the NCL Skye 'United' FC doesn't exist, and from a couple of discussions I've had with some Isle club officials (3 or 4 years ago) there was little on no interest. However, Pyramid Tier 6 may generate some intertest, and possibly sponsorship, in the near future (?). On the subject of Pyramid Tier 6 in the North, we should have confirmation of its' creation on Monday next. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 38 minutes ago, Robert James said: On the subject of Pyramid Tier 6 in the North, we should have confirmation of its' creation on Monday next. Thanks for this as I couldn't be bothered scrolling three posts back 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honestman1954 Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 On 15/06/2021 at 16:20, FairWeatherFan said: 21st June is meant to the SFA AGM from what i've seen said. That's what people seem to be holding out on for news. Any news? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Honestman1954 said: Any news? Turns out it was the SJFA AGM today. Not the SFA one. Some news should start filtering through now that it's over. Such as the the SJFA having a new President. I'd guess a rebrand of the regions will come out soon at the very least. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marten Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 45 minutes ago, FairWeatherFan said: Turns out it was the SJFA AGM today. Not the SFA one. Some news should start filtering through now that it's over. Such as the the SJFA having a new President. I'd guess a rebrand of the regions will come out soon at the very least. If I'm not mistaken, they're both today... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 7 minutes ago, Marten said: If I'm not mistaken, they're both today... From a Clydebank poster in the West forum they said the SFA one wasn't until the 20th July. There might be an SFA Board meeting today. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNU_Linux Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 1 hour ago, FairWeatherFan said: Turns out it was the SJFA AGM today. Not the SFA one. Some news should start filtering through now that it's over. Such as the the SJFA having a new President. I'd guess a rebrand of the regions will come out soon at the very least. Should be an announcement of a new VP too as Stanton previously held that role. There's a vacancy on the management committee vacancy also as one of East Region positions was held by Steven MacMillian of Stoneyburn. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitburn Vale Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 (edited) Would hav thought 20th of July was a bit late in the day to ok 2 of the northern leagues to be playing under the SHFL,Grampian and Midland. Some of the leagues down here will hav already started by then?? Edited June 21, 2021 by Whitburn Vale 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Whitburn Vale said: Would hav thought 20th of July was a bit late in the day to ok 2 of the northern leagues to be playing under the SHFL,Grampian and Midland. Some of the leagues down here will hav already started by then?? It's really only the Highland League Play-off that needs to be rubberstamped I suppose. The Midlands and Grampian are meant to still be governed the SJFA, and from an SFA pov are just continuation's of the North and East Region. The WoSFL was a brand new league, under the SFA at Tier 6 with everything below falling under the new league admin. There was also the need to amend the existing LL Play-off Rules and Regulations. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marten Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 31 minutes ago, FairWeatherFan said: From a Clydebank poster in the West forum they said the SFA one wasn't until the 20th July. There might be an SFA Board meeting today. Maybe it's the SFA Board meeting that will be the rubber stamp then? It can't have to wait until 20/7, that is far too late. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Just now, Marten said: Maybe it's the SFA Board meeting that will be the rubber stamp then? It can't have to wait until 20/7, that is far too late. With the SJFA still being the governing body of the rebranded North and East Regions, it doesn't need the SFA to rubber stamp those leagues. If the changes have been approved tonight they can go about having their own AGMs now to set up 2021-22 officially. It's the Highland League Play-off side of things that needs the stamp of approval of the SFA since they will be intertwined in it alongside the NCL, SJFA, and Highland. As well as being the governing body that oversees it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marten Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, FairWeatherFan said: With the SJFA still being the governing body of the rebranded North and East Regions, it doesn't need the SFA to rubber stamp those leagues. If the changes have been approved tonight they can go about having their own AGMs now to set up 2021-22 officially. It's the Highland League Play-off side of things that needs the stamp of approval of the SFA since they will be intertwined in it alongside the NCL, SJFA, and Highland. As well as being the governing body that oversees it. Fair point yes, I assume the SFA board can then rubber stamp the play-off? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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