Juniorfootball123 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 I have heard about a winter break this season, I know it is confirmed form SPFL but just wondered if anyone has heard this would also be the case further down the tiers? Thanks 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glensmad Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 No 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 9 minutes ago, Juniorfootball123 said: I have heard about a winter break this season, I know it is confirmed form SPFL but just wondered if anyone has heard this would also be the case further down the tiers? Thanks SPFL announced their Premiership winter break is returning next season; usual 2 weekends in mid-January so the big boys can jet away to Med and Middle East. https://spfl.co.uk/news/start-dates-for-202122 Otherwise it's unheard of (unless you count certain non-leagues sometimes having Christmas weekend off). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthurlie1981 Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 I would be hopeful that the league encourages clubs to play games at non regular times (ie Friday/Sunday) throughout the season including over Christmas and new year when in the juniors there was a shut down. I know players are part time and need time with their family but consequently there is a chance for clubs to bring in fans. A balance could be found imo. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glensmad Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 6 minutes ago, Arthurlie1981 said: I would be hopeful that the league encourages clubs to play games at non regular times (ie Friday/Sunday) throughout the season including over Christmas and new year when in the juniors there was a shut down. I know players are part time and need time with their family but consequently there is a chance for clubs to bring in fans. A balance could be found imo. The WoSFL Premier Division has 38 matches to fit in, plus some teams potentially taking part in four cup competitions. There won't be any room for a winter shutdown in my opinion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 18 minutes ago, glensmad said: There won't be any room for a winter shutdown in my opinion. Happens by default at this level thanks to the weather 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthurlie1981 Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 The WoSFL Premier Division has 38 matches to fit in, plus some teams potentially taking part in four cup competitions. There won't be any room for a winter shutdown in my opinion.Sorry, just to be clear I was be generic. There was never a winter shutdown in the juniors but there was a we don’t play on public holidays. So when you could (weather permitting!) play games you weren’t actively encouraged or outright blocked from doing so. Example we wanted to play on a midweek afternoon on a public holiday between Christmas and new year to play catch up but were told no. I am hoping that won’t be the case in the WOSFL. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniorfootball123 Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 54 minutes ago, Arthurlie1981 said: Sorry, just to be clear I was be generic. There was never a winter shutdown in the juniors but there was a we don’t play on public holidays. So when you could (weather permitting!) play games you weren’t actively encouraged or outright blocked from doing so. Example we wanted to play on a midweek afternoon on a public holiday between Christmas and new year to play catch up but were told no. I am hoping that won’t be the case in the WOSFL. I 100% agree, Christmas and New Year both on Saturdays this year, there should be something on. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginaro Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 9 clubs with floodlights plus Kilwinning coming soon, surely will make a difference this season in terms of getting all the games played. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutankhamen Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 29 minutes ago, Ginaro said: 9 clubs with floodlights plus Kilwinning coming soon, surely will make a difference this season in terms of getting all the games played. Is that 9 clubs with floodlights in the home ground. I'm guessing the 14 new clubs have access to floodlights plus those ground sharing. Over 30 teams with access to floodlights, correct? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glensmad Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Care will be taken by the Fixtures Secretary not to penalise clubs who have floodlights by giving them too many midweek home matches, meaning reduced income from the lack of home matches on Saturdays. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennie Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Arthurlie1981 said: Sorry, just to be clear I was be generic. There was never a winter shutdown in the juniors but there was a we don’t play on public holidays. So when you could (weather permitting!) play games you weren’t actively encouraged or outright blocked from doing so. Example we wanted to play on a midweek afternoon on a public holiday between Christmas and new year to play catch up but were told no. I am hoping that won’t be the case in the WOSFL. If 2 teams want to play. I'll be happy to schedule it. As long as I can get a referree, I'll put a game on anytime, any day, any place. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutankhamen Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 15 minutes ago, glensmad said: Care will be taken by the Fixtures Secretary not to penalise clubs who have floodlights by giving them too many midweek home matches, meaning reduced income from the lack of home matches on Saturdays. Just to clarify for the hard of hearing, Rutherglen Glencairn have floodlights. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glensmad Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Just to clarify for the hard of hearing, Rutherglen Glencairn have floodlights.As do multiple teams in the Premier Division. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginaro Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 24 minutes ago, Tutankhamen said: Is that 9 clubs with floodlights in the home ground. I'm guessing the 14 new clubs have access to floodlights plus those ground sharing. Over 30 teams with access to floodlights, correct? Was only referring to the Premier Division as those clubs are playing more games than the Conferences, and more likely to go further in cups. It's 15 from the Conferences plus Girvan soon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyro Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 19 minutes ago, Tutankhamen said: Just to clarify for the hard of hearing, Rutherglen Glencairn have floodlights. Really?! 35 minutes ago, Kennie said: If 2 teams want to play. I'll be happy to schedule it. As long as I can get a referree, I'll put a game on anytime, any day, any place. Common sense in football? It’ll never catch on... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutankhamen Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 2 hours ago, Kennie said: If 2 teams want to play. I'll be happy to schedule it. As long as I can get a referree, I'll put a game on anytime, any day, any place. A season long fixture list would be nice, in yer own time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockson Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 9 hours ago, Juniorfootball123 said: I 100% agree, Christmas and New Year both on Saturdays this year, there should be something on. Play on the Sundays? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldie2k19 Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 On 14/05/2021 at 15:17, Tutankhamen said: A season long fixture list would be nice, in yer own time. This isn't the juniors. By the time season 2021/22 starts there will be a season long fixture list out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbaxters Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 3 hours ago, Baldie2k19 said: This isn't the juniors. By the time season 2021/22 starts there will be a season long fixture list out. Notionally perhaps. The weather makes it moot. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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