cowdenbeath Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Hauftimedraw said: 1 hour ago, cowdenbeath said: They had a few players signed from Workington at the start of 19/20 but I don’t think they lasted the season. I always thought that they would go for players down that way given their manager is a Carlisle United legend and must have some good contacts in the area. As mentioned the squad is mostly Scottish. We had two from Workington reds. Matty Douglas who was our POTY this season. The other was a keeper, Arran Taylor, who took the huff and left to go to Gretna Cheers didn’t realise one was still with you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 On 26/05/2021 at 20:48, Gordon EF said: I'm sure we'll see an ex-SPFL club at tier 6 at some point in the future. A pedant writes: if you take SPFL to equal the Scottish League founded in 1890 then former 3rd Division clubs Peebles Rovers and Arthurlie fulfill this criteria A further pedant writes: Peebles Rovers merged with other clubs a few years back to form a community club so are they the same club? Similarly are the current Arthurlie the same as the 1874 club? Well, they think so. That's the trouble with football clubs, they're like Trigger's Broom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon EF Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 1 minute ago, tamthebam said: A pedant writes: if you take SPFL to equal the Scottish League founded in 1890 then former 3rd Division clubs Peebles Rovers and Arthurlie fulfill this criteria A further pedant writes: Peebles Rovers merged with other clubs a few years back to form a community club so are they the same club? Similarly are the current Arthurlie the same as the 1874 club? Well, they think so. That's the trouble with football clubs, they're like Trigger's Broom I will pedantically point out that the SPFL was formed in 2013. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Just now, Gordon EF said: I will pedantically point out that the SPFL was formed in 2013. Out pedanted! But this means there was no prospect of Terry Munro if Celtic had won the SPFL title this season. Arrgh! My brain hurts 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdinburghBlue Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share Posted May 28, 2021 (edited) On 26/05/2021 at 23:18, rockson said: Cliftonhill is a fantastic ground to visit. (If you remember what most grounds were like in the 1950s.) Only ground with its own wishing well. (Might come in handy over the next few years.) Edited May 28, 2021 by EdinburghBlue 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodka Vic Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 38 minutes ago, EdinburghBlue said: Only ground with its own wishing well. (Might come in handy over the next few years.) Speak for yourself my friend- as alluded to in other posts most if not all of the clubs in L2 and some in L1 may find themselves facing the drop one day. Rovers problem is there are clubs spending decent money (sometimes exorbitant) from the top half of L2 and the top clubs in the LL and HL so the Rovers find themselves squeezed. Of course the money clubs are spending now can run dry but good luck to them anyway I wish someone would invest in us. Anyway good to see so many tipping us for the drop next - suits us down to the ground. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iateallthepies Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Wishing well a brilliant idea. Presumably visiting fans fill it up and Rovers directors empty it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdinburghBlue Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 On 28/05/2021 at 09:32, Vodka Vic said: Speak for yourself my friend- as alluded to in other posts most if not all of the clubs in L2 and some in L1 may find themselves facing the drop one day. … as I have already written! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith_Raver Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 I have to agree that Albion Rover and Cowdenbeath are likely candidates. I wouldn't like any of our league sides to drop out but on the other hand it's fair that robust ambitious non - league clubs get their chance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdinburghBlue Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share Posted May 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Raith_Raver said: I have to agree that Albion Rover and Cowdenbeath are likely candidates. I wouldn't like any of our league sides to drop out but on the other hand it's fair that robust ambitious non - league clubs get their chance. I think the Stranraer Committee are trying to muscle in on this act 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardle is Magic Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 I would have previously suggested ensuring two go down from L2 every season but Lowland League is finished as a serious division after accepting a bribe and allowing Colt sides in. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 14 hours ago, Raith_Raver said: I have to agree that Albion Rover and Cowdenbeath are likely candidates. I wouldn't like any of our league sides to drop out but on the other hand it's fair that robust ambitious non - league clubs get their chance. I've no gripe with relegation to the Siberian wastes of the LL and HL non league football, I just feel the chances of coming back up are remote. I feel a 14/16 team SPFL 2 with an automatic relegation spot for the bottom team and a playoff between second bottom and HL/LL losers might be better. At the moment the chances of getting relegated aren't too bad, but the chances of coming up aren't great either. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith_Raver Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 I think a proper pyramid system should have an automatic relegation, just as the English have. Our play-offs are different for every division - they should be consistent. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onecowden Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 I have to agree that Albion Rover and Cowdenbeath are likely candidates. I wouldn't like any of our league sides to drop out but on the other hand it's fair that robust ambitious non - league clubs get their chance.Robust, ambitious non - league clubs? Not such a thing unfortunately. The same can be said for most of clubs in the league. Unless you’re backed by people who are happy for their money falling into a black hole it’s only ambition that’s left. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornishman Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Strongly suspect Stranraer finishing 10th. in 21/22 season. Think they'll be up against the winners between Fraserburgh and Bonnyrigg, too! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom & Gerry Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 49 minutes ago, Cornishman said: Strongly suspect Stranraer finishing 10th. in 21/22 season. Think they'll be up against the winners between Fraserburgh and Bonnyrigg, too! There’s a bold prediction right there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdenbeath Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 6 hours ago, Raith_Raver said: I think a proper pyramid system should have an automatic relegation, just as the English have. Our play-offs are different for every division - they should be consistent. It took England 8 years of the conference before automatic promotion was granted and just in recent years they have had the second promotion spot. The English done their top non league property as well it was the top non league sides in the Conference from day one. Up here we just chucked the Lowland League together in about 5 minutes. I do believe eventually there will be automatic promotion and relegation someday once we have a Lowland League which is the top 16 sides on merit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Of course the play offs didn't come in until the 2nd season of the Lowland League. The first season champions missed out on a chance. First season champions were Spartans, tee hee. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdenbeath Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 12 hours ago, tamthebam said: Of course the play offs didn't come in until the 2nd season of the Lowland League. The first season champions missed out on a chance. First season champions were Spartans, tee hee. Your a bad man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE63 exile Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 It took England 8 years of the conference before automatic promotion was granted and just in recent years they have had the second promotion spot. The English done their top non league property as well it was the top non league sides in the Conference from day one. Up here we just chucked the Lowland League together in about 5 minutes. I do believe eventually there will be automatic promotion and relegation someday once we have a Lowland League which is the top 16 sides on merit.Even after promotion/relegation was brought in a couple of clubs have been denied promotion as their grounds were deemed not suitable for a ground grading and were not gave time to get the work done. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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