davemclaren Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 26 minutes ago, tolcross lad said: Celtic had 8 players on international duty so Spartans got them at the right time.Indeed Spartans have them at home when international duty rears its head again. Good for Spartans Not so good for the other teams who are title challengers. That’s the farcical side of having B teams in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
true-jambo Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 22 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Spartans v Bonnyrigg could be some match. Just a pity it's the drastic plastic pitch at Ainslie Park I've been to a couple of Spartans games including the pre-season game against us and thought their plastic pitch wasn't too bad. Certainly better than Livingston, Hamilton or Alloa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 4 minutes ago, true-jambo said: I've been to a couple of Spartans games including the pre-season game against us and thought their plastic pitch wasn't too bad. Certainly better than Livingston, Hamilton or Alloa I get what you're saying but I prefer football to be played on grass. It's rare you see a decent match on plastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
true-jambo Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Just now, Maroon Sailor said: I get what you're saying but I prefer football to be played on grass. It's rare you see a decent match on plastic Yep agree re playing on grass, especially in the top divisions, but I can understand why a community club like Spartans, with the amount of football played on their pitch would choose plastic. As I said I think their pitch plays truer than some in the professional leagues. Anyway let's hope the top of the league clash between two local teams does produce that elusive good game on a plastic pitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 On 06/10/2021 at 22:42, Gorgie_Rules said: Spartans v Bonnyirigg on saturday should be a good game. Not sure if the clubs are in control of the kick off time, but a 3pm kick off is pretty close to the 5pm Scotland game. A 1pm kick off with Hearts and Hibs both not in action could see a decent crowd Shifted to 2pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 (edited) Does anybody know what parts of Ainslie Park are they opening up ? Last time I was there only the stand side was open to fans which wasn't exactly great and I can see Bonnyrigg bringing a few Edited October 9, 2021 by Maroon Sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Nice Vlog from the Vale of Leithen v Bonnyrigg 0-13 match Don't think I'll ever see another match with a scoreline quite like that one ! Match footage from 8:45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 The need a new defence and goalkeeper never mind a coach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 The Granton Goose puts Bonnyrigg 1 up at Spartans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 HT The Spartans 0-2 Bonnyrigg Rose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 FT The Spartans 1-2 Bonnyrigg Rose Big win for the Rosey Posey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 27 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: FT The Spartans 1-2 Bonnyrigg Rose Big win for the Rosey Posey Certainly is. A lot of they guys I know that watch them regularly felt they might not be good enough to win the league this season - they might well be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 11 minutes ago, davemclaren said: Certainly is. A lot of they guys I know that watch them regularly felt they might not be good enough to win the league this season - they might well be wrong. Got a big Jambo at the back - Kerr Young. So for that reason I hope they do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolcross lad Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 3 hours ago, davemclaren said: Certainly is. A lot of they guys I know that watch them regularly felt they might not be good enough to win the league this season - they might well be wrong. Bonnyrigg are a battle hardened lot from previous seasons and a few astute signings is seeing them punch above their weight yet again under their manager Robbie Horn.It was only in January that they were minutes from knocking Dundee out of the cup. Time will tell if they are good enough.They wont be far away.Thats for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 The South Challenge Cup, Third Round Beith v Rossvale Newmains United v East Kilbride Syngenta v Edinburgh United Blantyre Victoria v Broxburn Athletic Tranent v Lugar Boswell Thistle Threave Rovers v Civil Service Strollers Luncarty v Renfrew Lesmahagow v Drumchapel United Darvel/Gretna 2008 v Cambuslang Rangers Glenrothes v Clydebank Whitletts Victoria v Arthurlie Kilbirnie Ladeside v Caledonian Braves Pollok v Harthill Royal Haddington Athletic v Spartans Irvine Meadow v Penicuik Athletic Bo’ness Athletic v Glenafton Athletic Maybole v St Anthonys Gala Fairydean Rovers v University of Stirling Hurlford United v Blackburn United Auchinleck Talbot v West Calder United Petershill v Greenock Sauchie v Preston Athletic Finnart v Jeanfield Swifts Lochore Welfare v Dundonald Bluebell Linlithgow Rose v St Cuthbert Wanderers Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic v Coldstream Cumbernauld Colts v Tynecastle Vale of Leven v Edinburgh University Bo’ness United v East Kilbride Thistle Largs Thistle v Troon Ormiston v Thorniewood United Cumbernauld United v Glasgow United ties due Saturday 20th November 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share Posted October 23, 2021 Four giant killers in today's Scottish Cup 2nd round (beating teams in a higher tier). Civil Service Strollers 4-2 winners at Cowdenbeath, Darvel 1-0 winners at Stranraer, Tranent 2-0 at Broomhill and Bank's O'Dee 5-0 winners at home to Nairn County. The draw for the 3rd round is at 5.15pm tomorrow. The Championship and League 1 clubs join at this stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesh Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Wouldn’t say BoD was a giant killer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfhearts Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Not sure Tranent winning is a giant killer but hey ho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfhearts Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 21 minutes ago, Hesh said: Wouldn’t say BoD was a giant killer Aye think he has over thought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Strollers and Darvel the big winners though Cowdenbeath were down to 9 men Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 History Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share Posted October 23, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Hesh said: Wouldn’t say BoD was a giant killer 1 hour ago, Lfhearts said: Not sure Tranent winning is a giant killer but hey ho. BoD and Tranent would have been favourites, although they are both in Tier 6, while Nairn County and Broomhill are in Tier 5. The pyramid has some way to go before all clubs are in the tiers appropriate to their playing ability. I wouldn't have said that CSS and Darvel winning were great surprises either. Edited October 23, 2021 by Footballfirst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 Shock result of the day. Vale of Leithen earned their first league point of the decade with a 1-1 draw away to Gretna 2008. LOWLAND LEAGUE STANDINGS Pos Club P Pts 1 Bonnyrigg Rose 17 43 2 Rangers B 15 36 3 The Spartans 17 34 4 Civil Service Strollers 17 33 5 East Stirlingshire 17 28 6 Celtic B 14 27 7 East Kilbride 16 27 8 Gala Fairydean Rovers 15 26 9 Berwick Rangers 17 25 10 Dalbeattie Star 15 24 11 Caledonian Braves 15 21 12 Broomhill 16 21 13 Bo’ness United 15 20 14 Cumbernauld Colts 17 15 15 Edinburgh University 16 13 16 University of Stirling 15 11 17 Gretna 2008 17 7 18 Vale of Leithen 17 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah O Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Vale have a new manager who seems to have recruited heavily from Penicuick U20's. With the rub of the green they could catch Gretna... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Big result for Bonnyrigg Rose today. 3 - 0 against CS Strollers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Double celebration for Vale of Leithen. Their 1st point won AND their 100th goal conceded Btw I assume if Gretna were to finish bottom of the LL they would drop into the South of Scotland League? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niemi’s gloves Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Good to see Gala got another good win today - 1-0 away at East Stirling - with the three Hearts youngsters all starting: Harris Spratt in goal, Sean Docherty at RB and Arron Darge (CB or possibly defensive midfield). Aidan Denholm also started again for Berwick Rangers who sadly lost 1-0 to Rangers B. Late penalty to Rangers B for the winner, no surprise there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niemi’s gloves Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 1 hour ago, RobboM said: Double celebration for Vale of Leithen. Their 1st point won AND their 100th goal conceded Btw I assume if Gretna were to finish bottom of the LL they would drop into the South of Scotland League? Interesting question on Gretna. In fact they played in the East of Scotland from their foundation in 2008 to 2013 when they became founder members of the new Lowland League. I’d guess they’d want to go back to the East although the transport system (in other words the M74) might suggest that the West league makes more sense. Actually a stooshie on the subject might force officialdom to confront the reality that the South of Scotland league is now much weaker than the East and West premier leagues. In my view, the South should be a feeder league (via play-offs) to the West premier league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 3 hours ago, Niemi’s gloves said: Interesting question on Gretna. In fact they played in the East of Scotland from their foundation in 2008 to 2013 when they became founder members of the new Lowland League. I’d guess they’d want to go back to the East although the transport system (in other words the M74) might suggest that the West league makes more sense. Actually a stooshie on the subject might force officialdom to confront the reality that the South of Scotland league is now much weaker than the East and West premier leagues. In my view, the South should be a feeder league (via play-offs) to the West premier league. I was wondering the same. All 3 feeders have some merit, though the East & West set out a clear geographical boundary when the last of the Juniors moved over to stop some posturing from a couple of West Lothian clubs. For me South would be the clearest choice. Not just geographically but Gretna would surely fancy their chances of reaching the playoffs far more via the South than either the West or East leagues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 15 hours ago, Niemi’s gloves said: Good to see Gala got another good win today - 1-0 away at East Stirling - with the three Hearts youngsters all starting: Harris Spratt in goal, Sean Docherty at RB and Arron Darge (CB or possibly defensive midfield). Aidan Denholm also started again for Berwick Rangers who sadly lost 1-0 to Rangers B. Late penalty to Rangers B for the winner, no surprise there! The Hearts lads certainly featured in the ES v GFR game. East Stirlingshire match day live @EastStirlingsh2 56' Hamilton hits one from distance which forces an outstretched Spratt to tip it over. Corner comes to nothing. 0-1 61' Docherty is the first player into the book today for kicking the ball away 0-1 64' Docherty picks up his second booking of the game as he's booked for simulation in the Shire box. Gala down to 10 0-1 68' Darge booked for a late one on Watson 0-1 90' Great save from Spratt forces a corner. The ball is put into a dangerous area, the keeper goes down but we hit it over. 0-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niemi’s gloves Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 43 minutes ago, Footballfirst said: The Hearts lads certainly featured in the ES v GFR game. East Stirlingshire match day live @EastStirlingsh2 56' Hamilton hits one from distance which forces an outstretched Spratt to tip it over. Corner comes to nothing. 0-1 61' Docherty is the first player into the book today for kicking the ball away 0-1 64' Docherty picks up his second booking of the game as he's booked for simulation in the Shire box. Gala down to 10 0-1 68' Darge booked for a late one on Watson 0-1 90' Great save from Spratt forces a corner. The ball is put into a dangerous area, the keeper goes down but we hit it over. 0-1 Thanks, FF. I’d only seen the very bare coverage on Gala’s Twitter which mentioned going down to 10 men without naming names. Sounds rather naive to get a double booking like that within a 3 minute period but hopefully part of the learning experience for Sean Docherty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkierobroy Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Clydebank put out Elgin City in their Sco Cup replay. Not a shock, or even a surprise. They took four off us in the WoSFL Premier earlier this season. Not that you have to be much good to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted November 1, 2021 Author Share Posted November 1, 2021 Pollok is the latest club to seek an SFA licence. Their ground at Newlansfield is decent for a traditionally junior side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 26 minutes ago, Footballfirst said: Pollok is the latest club to seek an SFA licence. Their ground at Newlansfield is decent for a traditionally junior side. Bonnyrigg best get up this season as the competition is heating up. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 34 minutes ago, Footballfirst said: Pollok is the latest club to seek an SFA licence. Their ground at Newlansfield is decent for a traditionally junior side. I went there to see Fauldhouse getting horsed in their Scottish Junior Cup visit just last year and was surprised at just how ramshackle and poor the facilities were for such a well supported side. The progress with EoS sides and their grounds has been remarkable in the last couple of years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted November 2, 2021 Author Share Posted November 2, 2021 More uncertainty coming about promotion and relegation to and from the pyramid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue Daddy Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 6 minutes ago, Footballfirst said: More uncertainty coming about promotion and relegation to and from the pyramid. ...anything to do with Brechin perhaps? And their, long, drawn-out, thoroughly deserved relegation into the pyramid... that they feel was wholly undeserved? Cynic in me coming to the fore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 Got to wonder why the LL feel obligated to go along with this and why the SFA are spending so much political capital on a non issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 6 minutes ago, RobboM said: Got to wonder why the LL feel obligated to go along with this and why the SFA are spending so much political capital on a non issue It is odd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted November 2, 2021 Author Share Posted November 2, 2021 There may be a new team in the EOSFL next season based in South Queensferry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted November 2, 2021 Author Share Posted November 2, 2021 A new signing for Tranent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
systemx Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 Beat me to it FF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Berry Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 3 hours ago, Footballfirst said: There may be a new team in the EOSFL next season based in South Queensferry. Where would they play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted November 2, 2021 Author Share Posted November 2, 2021 31 minutes ago, Chuck Berry said: Where would they play? There is the community sports hub in South Queensferry next to the high school, so basically a cage and 3G pitch, which is similar to other clubs at the lowest levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Berry Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 On 02/11/2021 at 23:47, Footballfirst said: There is the community sports hub in South Queensferry next to the high school, so basically a cage and 3G pitch, which is similar to other clubs at the lowest levels. 3G cages tend not to meet requirements, and only allowed on a temp basis eg. Rosyth and Leith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EIEIO Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 On 02/11/2021 at 23:47, Footballfirst said: There is the community sports hub in South Queensferry next to the high school, so basically a cage and 3G pitch, which is similar to other clubs at the lowest levels. Assuming the K in KSQ stands for Kirkliston there may be space at the sports centre there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted November 4, 2021 Author Share Posted November 4, 2021 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Chuck Berry said: 3G cages tend not to meet requirements, and only allowed on a temp basis eg. Rosyth and Leith. Blackburn is basically a cage with some extra space, but is SFA licensed, as are East Kilbride and Caledonian Braves in the LL. Other non-licensed caged grounds include Heriot Watt Univ/Edinburgh College at the Oriam and Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts at Dalgety Bay. The "cage" isn't aesthetically pleasing, but it does the same job as a wooden fence or brick wall at other grounds. It just provides an enclosure for the ground, the pitch and an area for fans. Edit: I believe that the issue with Rosyth and Leith is the separation of the changing rooms from the ground (much the same as at the Oriam) Edited November 4, 2021 by Footballfirst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Berry Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Just now, Footballfirst said: Blackburn is basically a cage with some extra space, but is SFA licensed, as are East Kilbride, Caledonian Braves. Other non-licensed grounds include Heriot Watt Univ/Edinburgh College at the Oriam and Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts at Dalgety Bay. Blackburn isn't a cage, it has a 3g but similarity to a cage ends there, neither are Braves - with 2 seated stands and pie stand - and East Kilbride have a stand and covered terrace. Heriot Watt has 2 stands (although dressing rooms are a bit far away). Never been to Dalgety Bay so can't comment on that one. Leith are moving back to Meadowbank soon I think, and Rosyth are on a shoogly peg with their cage as they've been let down with a new ground and not sure what their situation is really. Looking at KSQ pitch, it would need to be improved a bit to meet basic requirments, hopefully they have a plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Chuck Berry said: Blackburn isn't a cage, it has a 3g but similarity to a cage ends there, neither are Braves - with 2 seated stands and pie stand - and East Kilbride have a stand and covered terrace. Heriot Watt has 2 stands (although dressing rooms are a bit far away). Never been to Dalgety Bay so can't comment on that one. Leith are moving back to Meadowbank soon I think, and Rosyth are on a shoogly peg with their cage as they've been let down with a new ground and not sure what their situation is really. Looking at KSQ pitch, it would need to be improved a bit to meet basic requirments, hopefully they have a plan. I walk the dog around the Fleet Grounds at Rosyth almost every day, and they really don't know what's happening as there's a brand new high school being built on the grounds they're playing on just now, which is a shame because it's a very busy football pitch and there's always something going on there and they really should be rehomed somewhere locally to keep the club going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 (edited) Bonnyrigg win again. The Bs beaten by Bo'ness. Edited November 6, 2021 by Mikey1874 ' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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