Spyro Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Sermani said: Excuse my stupidity but what does the (Y) after Edinburgh Uni mean? I know they can't go any further up the league even if they win all there remaining games. And thank you GNU-Linux for posting the results and tables every week I think it means that they are GUARANTEED to be in the bottom 2, where as it is still mathematically possible for Dalbeattie to catch Gretna. I could be wrong though Edited March 13, 2023 by Spyro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highland ITFC Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 On 19/02/2023 at 10:37, Highland ITFC said: Was speaking to somebody yesterday who was mentioning about the Lowland League Cup being played in a group stages going into knockout format across April & into May, which would give some more fixtures at the back end of the season. Is that correct? So there was some truth in this then, of not quite the correct format - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share Posted March 14, 2023 3 minutes ago, Highland ITFC said: So there was some truth in this then, of not quite the correct format - For the 1st couple of seasons there was a group stage due to lack of members & league games. It's been an end of season knockout for the majority of its existence. Last season only had the group stage as they front loaded league games due to COVID concerns. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowdenleith Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Great result for Spartans tonight with big win over Stirling Uni. They are not only top of the table but more importantly firmly in pole position for the play offs, though next game is a toughie away to Celtic B. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdenbeath Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 28 minutes ago, Cowdenleith said: Great result for Spartans tonight with big win over Stirling Uni. They are not only top of the table but more importantly firmly in pole position for the play offs, though next game is a toughie away to Celtic B. Think Spartans will win the league or at least make the play off. Hit form at the right time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowdenleith Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 3 minutes ago, cowdenbeath said: Think Spartans will win the league or at least make the play off. Hit form at the right time. We will put a spanner in their works on 15 April at Ainslie Park, hope they are well clear by then. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdenbeath Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 3 minutes ago, Cowdenleith said: We will put a spanner in their works on 15 April at Ainslie Park, hope they are well clear by then. We have had form in the past for doing such things Quite like a trip to Ainslie Park. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 9 hours ago, Highland ITFC said: So there was some truth in this then, of not quite the correct format - Wouldn't mind seeing the Highland League Cup done like that, but how will the champions fit it in with the play offs? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdenbeath Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 1 hour ago, welshbairn said: Wouldn't mind seeing the Highland League Cup done like that, but how will the champions fit it in with the play offs? They get the chance to opt out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowerLeagueFC Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Apologies if this question has been asked and answered before, Which league would Dalbeattie be relegated to if they finish bottom? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted March 15, 2023 Author Share Posted March 15, 2023 Just now, LowerLeagueFC said: Apologies if this question has been asked and answered before, Which league would Dalbeattie be relegated to if they finish bottom? South of Scotland. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highland ITFC Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 19 hours ago, Cowdenleith said: Great result for Spartans tonight with big win over Stirling Uni. They are not only top of the table but more importantly firmly in pole position for the play offs, though next game is a toughie away to Celtic B. Spartans play out of their skins, or a long season - including their uni league endeavours - caught up with UoS? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 3 hours ago, Highland ITFC said: Spartans play out of their skins, or a long season - including their uni league endeavours - caught up with UoS? I was at BOD v Buckie on Saturday and was interested, along with a mate, to compare Spartans and Buckie in regard to potential meeting in the play-offs. Verdict was there wasn't much between the two. Stirling Uni, whilst being almost full time, also compete in the British University Championship on Wednesdays which could also be taking a toll on them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highland ITFC Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Yup, that's been my take on it, having seen Buckie, Brechin, Spartans & Stirling this season. Each with their own strengths & weaknesses, but pretty even overall. Should make for good run-ins in each league, & then hopefully some decent hard-fought & close play-off games. The relative strength of Club 42 is of course the unknown, as there's no lost cause cast adrift at the bottom of SPFL2 this season, & Albion & Bonnyrigg have both shown that they can have their moments. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PossilYM Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Would prefer Albion Rovers down just to help clear the dead wood closed shop gang. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdenbeath Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 5 minutes ago, PossilYM said: Would prefer Albion Rovers down just to help clear the dead wood closed shop gang. If Bonnyrigg finished below them surely they would be the deadwood this season, a shitty name to call a club but just to go along with your quote. Eitherway a good exciting end to the season for both clubs in a 10 team league with no dead rubbers something the SPFL get right. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted March 16, 2023 Author Share Posted March 16, 2023 10 minutes ago, cowdenbeath said: If Bonnyrigg finished below them surely they would be the deadwood this season, a shitty name to call a club but just to go along with your quote. Not really. Bonnyrigg's 1st season after promotion. Stayed largely loyal to the team and manager that got them there, spent money on ground improvements neccessary for SPFL football. If they finished bottom they've been the worst team. They've not been around long enough to qualify as deadwood. This is now the 5th season that Albion Rovers have been bottom half of SPFL2, flirting with the relegation playoff a couple of times. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdenbeath Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, FairWeatherFan said: Not really. Bonnyrigg's 1st season after promotion. Stayed largely loyal to the team and manager that got them there, spent money on ground improvements neccessary for SPFL football. If they finished bottom they've been the worst team. They've not been around long enough to qualify as deadwood. This is now the 5th season that Albion Rovers have been bottom half of SPFL2, flirting with the relegation playoff a couple of times. Before that spell they had 2 promotions one of which was a title win. As us and Brechin have shown it is very easy going on a downward spiral. Out of all the sides relegated out of the SPFL only Shire were long time strugglers spending 32 years in the bottom division. Probably Bonnyrigg’s biggest mistake was staying too loyal to an aging squad. Edinburgh City done the same and stayed up but quickly changed things the following season. Edited March 16, 2023 by cowdenbeath 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted March 16, 2023 Author Share Posted March 16, 2023 24 minutes ago, cowdenbeath said: Before that spell they had 2 promotions one of which was a title win. That's nice but well over 5 years ago. A few managers have come and gone since those successes. They've not even been able to reach a promotional playoff spot. 9th-9th*-7th*-8th-currently 9th Rot has well and truly set in = Deadwood 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyro Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Albion Rovers = deadwood https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/albion-rovers-gaffers-birthday-relief-22198675.amp After voting against reconstruction had the brass neck to complain about what they got… https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/albion-rovers-covid-crisis-could-23009817 At least they won’t have to play Brora away twice a season though Diddies! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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