kingjoey Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 2 hours ago, A96 said: That’s not the Highland League. Think it’s maybe under-18’s. Unless Stonehaven and Hermes (Evri) have been parachuted into the Highland League mid-season. It's the GPH Builders Merchants Aberdeenshire League, whatever that is. I thought folk were looking for non 3.00 Saturday matches on during the World Cup, so there's a few. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjoey Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 15 minutes ago, HibeeJibee said: That's their U20s league: not traditionally an obvious go-to for spectators although in that competition and Lowland/East/West equivalent you can usually get into ground and watch. Latter play on Friday nights. Obviously the whole gamut of youth, womens and amateur football will be continuing like the lower leagues and the pyramid. Cheers for that HJ. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 20 hours ago, kingjoey said: Cheers for that HJ. He and @craigkillie are a mine of information. Or should that be "mines"? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girth Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 On 13/11/2022 at 11:07, VincentGuerin said: I'll be watching my local non-league heroes Coalville Town, plus some other Midlands/north of England non-League stuff. I'll probably go to Burton Albion at some point too, since I've completely neglected them this season. Beer paradise. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richey Edwards Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Jacksgranda said: He and @craigkillie are a mine of information. Or should that be "mines"? Depends if they are utilising the same mine. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atfccfc Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Cove Rangers V Morton on 19th Morton V Queen of the South on 26th Maybe Stranraer on the 3rd if I can get the day off. To tick off Balmoral stadium and Cappielow. And watch a bit of the world cup. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmain Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 I'll just keep ticking off some Tier 5 and under grounds...and it's Scottish Cup business next Saturday, although jury is still out on where the Jolly Boys will end up. Linlithgow v Sauchie is current favourite... I won't be watching that FIFA clusterfuck on tv, anyway. Qatar !! Jesus.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 (edited) On 15/11/2022 at 14:56, kingjoey said: Cheers for that HJ. It's a long story but basically pre-WWII the Aberdeenshire League was the eastern equivalent of the Highland League. Gradually clubs moved from AL to HL - hence why its name doesn't make sense - IIRC. Then after WWII competition was revived as a reserve league which didn't last beyond early 1950s. Then when HL clubs began an U21s league in 1990s they gave it this name. Edited November 16, 2022 by HibeeJibee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Other Foot Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 I’m going to boycott the World Cup by watching it all on an illegal firestick stream. And then pretending I didn’t watch it all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlandmagar Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 As a protest to the shameful host of this tinpot trophy, I shall be viewing gay pornography throughout the tournament. That will sheikh them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjoey Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 2 hours ago, Highlandmagar said: As a protest to the shameful host of this tinpot trophy, I shall be viewing gay pornography throughout the tournament. That will sheikh them. Exactly. No need to change your daily routine. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlandmagar Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 4 hours ago, kingjoey said: Exactly. No need to change your daily routine. Damn. I've been rumbled. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O'Kelly Isley III Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 I've been ploughing through the 'FIFA Uncovered' documentary on Netflix. Suffice to say that hardly anyone emerges with integrity, whether it be FIFA high heid-yins, politicians, Government officials or narcissistic grifters like Beckham. I'm sure there has been corruption of some sort around the World Cup since it's inception but the level of it nowadays is off the scale. Well worth a watch though, and some very brave contributions too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjoey Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 It's fitba. If I'm in and there's a game on I'll watch it. However, a new ground for me and youngest son on Saturday with Cove v Morton. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flybhoy Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 1 hour ago, O'Kelly Isley III said: I've been ploughing through the 'FIFA Uncovered' documentary on Netflix. Suffice to say that hardly anyone emerges with integrity, whether it be FIFA high heid-yins, politicians, Government officials or narcissistic grifters like Beckham. I'm sure there has been corruption of some sort around the World Cup since it's inception but the level of it nowadays is off the scale. Well worth a watch though, and some very brave contributions too. Blatter giving interviews saying none of the corruption and bribes etc were anything to do with him. Aye okay mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VincentGuerin Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Flybhoy said: Blatter giving interviews saying none of the corruption and bribes etc were anything to do with him. Aye okay mate Same as the Qataris continually pointing out they've never been convicted of paying bribes. So, all those FIFA lads who got done for receiving bribes, were they just bribed by themselves? This is a good idea. I'm going to see if there's any way I can bribe myself a million quid or so. Will report back. Edited November 17, 2022 by VincentGuerin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paranoid android Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 Would it not have been an idea to bring the transfer window forward just this once, given that there's a massive long break the now? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flybhoy Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 1 hour ago, VincentGuerin said: Same as the Qataris continually pointing out they've never been convicted of paying bribes. So, all those FIFA lads who got done for receiving bribes, were they just bribed by themselves? This is a good idea. I'm going to see if there's any way I can bribe myself a million quid or so. Will report back. Mohammed Bin Hamman trying to bring in a new regime at FIFA to put an end to Blatter's shady deals by gifting all the CONCAF delegates a brown envelope with forty thousand dollars in it just before he stood for election against him was a topper in fairness. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O'Kelly Isley III Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 8 minutes ago, Flybhoy said: Mohammed Bin Hamman trying to bring in a new regime at FIFA to put an end to Blatter's shady deals by gifting all the CONCAF delegates a brown envelope with forty thousand dollars in it just before he stood for election against him was a topper in fairness. And let us not forget the disgraceful treatment John McBeth received as he attempted to blow the whistle on malpractice at FIFA. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flybhoy Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 1 hour ago, O'Kelly Isley III said: And let us not forget the disgraceful treatment John McBeth received as he attempted to blow the whistle on malpractice at FIFA. I have very vague recollections of this, rings a bell now you bring this up, can you expand a bit more? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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