Dev Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Now that the North Juniors, Midlands and North Caledonian clubs are in the mix to move up the leagues which ones will at Highland League level in five seasons' time i.e. after five more promotion/relegation opportunities? The obvious one would be Banks O’Dee as they've got their licence. The likes of Lochee United, Broughty Athletic and Carnoustie Panmure from the Midlands and maybe Dyce from the North? Difficult to see a current North Caledonian side moving up. Are there any surprise clubs, e.g. Orkney or a potential Highlands & Islands University side, which could make it? From the present Highland League the current bottom half look potentially vulnerable to relegation, over time. Which SPFL clubs are most likely to be "relocated" to the Highland League? Elgin City and Forfar Athletic are the only current candidates because they’re in SPFL2. Elgin’s performance against Clydebank last evening suggests that there isn’t a great difference between SPFL2 and the lower leagues at present. The Highland League may not produce many candidates for promotion to the SPFL but maybe Fraserburgh and Brechin stand out at present as having the ambition, but Brora don't seem, to me, to be so ambitious at present. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Up: Banks o' Dee and one of the Angus/Dundee ex-juniors. Down: Elgin City perhaps. Unless Forfar, Cove, Peterhead or Montrose implode, that's it Up to SPL: At the moment Fraserburgh look possible. If Brechin don't get back in the next 2 seasons they won't get back, imo 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Fort definitely, potentially Strathspey and Lossie will get relegated. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 9 minutes ago, TheScarf said: Fort definitely, potentially Strathspey and Lossie will get relegated. JimmyShaker doesn't like this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossBFaeDundee Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 The Highland League needs a strong Downfield imo. Failing that, Orkney. How great would an Orkney away day be? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsimButtHitsASix Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Lowland League is at the lowest standard it's gonna be for a number of years. If Fraserburgh don't go up this year I dunno if anyone North of the Tay would beat the Lowland team in the next five. Albeit over two legs all it takes is one shocker/belter of a performance to give you the upper hand. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamamafegan Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 The Highland League needs a strong Downfield imo. Failing that, Orkney. How great would an Orkney away day be?Not as great as you think because, if I am correct, I believe they play their games in Thurso. Which is shite. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 9 minutes ago, jamamafegan said: Not as great as you think because, if I am correct, I believe they play their games in Thurso. Which is shite. This. GO ORKNEY ISOTOPES 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 13 minutes ago, jamamafegan said: Not as great as you think because, if I am correct, I believe they play their games in Thurso. Which is shite. They have moved around and will play games on the mainland during a season. Most games are played in Orkney though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossBFaeDundee Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 52 minutes ago, jamamafegan said: Not as great as you think because, if I am correct, I believe they play their games in Thurso. Which is shite. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 59 minutes ago, FairWeatherFan said: They have moved around and will play games on the mainland during a season. Most games are played in Orkney though. Yassss - chartered supporters' ferry from Aberdeen (St Clair style). That or just the standard ferry, but where's the fun in that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossBFaeDundee Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 1 hour ago, FairWeatherFan said: They have moved around and will play games on the mainland during a season. Most games are played in Orkney though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 22 minutes ago, Hedgecutter said: Yassss - chartered supporters' ferry from Aberdeen (St Clair style). That or just the standard ferry, but where's the fun in that. Depends on what kind of refunds are available. When the weather's dodgy it's not just about playable conditions, it's whether the ferries are running. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 9 minutes ago, FairWeatherFan said: When the weather's dodgy it's not just about playable conditions, it's whether the ferries are running. Which is why you get a charter instead of the Northlink. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superbigal Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 2 hours ago, RossBFaeDundee said: The Highland League needs a strong Downfield imo. Failing that, Orkney. How great would an Orkney away day be? Downfield needs a stronger Downfield IMO I appreciate your sarcasm but when you fail to beat Coupar Angus !! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Shaker Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 4 hours ago, Jacksgranda said: JimmyShaker doesn't like this. The NCL will end up with a rake of SHFL clubs in it yet. Still, playing in a league where we don't have to go to Keith? I'm not seeing a massive downside here. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric's Cantina Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Hedgecutter said: Yassss - chartered supporters' ferry from Aberdeen (St Clair style). That or just the standard ferry, but where's the fun in that. They might have an underwater tunnel built by the time that happens 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenon Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Out of the current Highland League clubs, I think only Fraserburgh, Brechin, Buckie, Brora and maybe Inverurie Locos would stand a chance to beat the Lowland clubs to reach the SPFL. Banks O'Dee, Lochee United and Carnoustie Panmure out of the ex juniors I could see make the SPFL this decade. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 49 minutes ago, Jimmy Shaker said: The NCL will end up with a rake of SHFL clubs in it yet. Still, playing in a league where we don't have to go to Keith? I'm not seeing a massive downside here. In all seriousness, if Lossie get relegated would they go to the NCL? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Was it not reported that the HL clubs get to designate the league they would be relegated into? If so, I suspect it's only FW, Brora and Wick that would opt for the NCL rather than the north region juniors. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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