jamesiewatp
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In days gone by everyone would have said Talbot are a certainty but looks like they will have serious competition from Darvel this season as well as Pollok , the buffs etc , be interesting to see how the season pans out
hope in time there is adequate promotion/relegation to Highland/Lowland then League 2 above it
I really wish the junior/ amateurs got more attention and recognition. Darvels financial muscle seems too much, more informed people than me may be able to answer this, have other teams not tried and failed to finance a winning team and failed ?.
im sure irvine meadow went down this route a while ago,and had a little bit of joy, but i think in the long run ,its hard to sustain that level of outlay, then when the guy/guys get fed up or fall out with someone,they walk away and a shitstream usually followsI really wish the junior/ amateurs got more attention and recognition. Darvels financial muscle seems too much, more informed people than me may be able to answer this, have other teams not tried to finance a winning team and failed ?.
The east of Scotland and one is a very strong league, it’s definitely much better for good competition.In days gone by everyone would have said Talbot are a certainty but looks like they will have serious competition from Darvel this season as well as Pollok , the buffs etc , be interesting to see how the season pans out
I think Tayport went down that route as well. Riding high for a few years then the interest (& cash) wanedMaryhill , Benburb , Meadow , Hurlford , all spent wads of cash probably a few others it’s really unsustainable unless there’s a wee tax dodges going on
In Meddas case I think it was their main sponsor going under that started the financial problems.im sure irvine meadow went down this route a while ago,and had a little bit of joy, but i think in the long run ,its hard to sustain that level of outlay, then when the guy/guys get fed up or fall out with someone,they walk away and a shitstream usually follows
There was rumours last week of Andy Halliday signing for themSaw Darvel signed Ian McShane from Falkirk yesterday. Wild.
Surprised he's not at QPR alreadyThere was rumours last week of Andy Halliday signing for them
Any word on the fixtures and being able to attend?In days gone by everyone would have said Talbot are a certainty but looks like they will have serious competition from Darvel this season as well as Pollok , the buffs etc , be interesting to see how the season pans out
I'm sure I read fairly recently that Maryhill were struggling badly, where did the cash come from?Maryhill , Benburb , Meadow , Hurlford , all spent wads of cash probably a few others it’s really unsustainable unless there’s a wee tax dodges going on
Think he's talking about the past mate. Maryhill are struggling I believe (although just signed a deal with a wrestling company), but in the past during their glory years they were bankrolled a bit.I'm sure I read fairly recently that Maryhill were struggling badly, where did the cash come from?
Cheers, just thought I'd read that they were struggling, maybe even a suggestion they'd have to leave Lochburn?Think he's talking about the past mate. Maryhill are struggling I believe (although just signed a deal with a wrestling company), but in the past during their glory years they were bankrolled a bit.
Where are St Caddocs getting the money from?St Cadoc's as well have a lot of money behind them. Hopefully they collapse though as I think it's a mentally challenged school.
No one seems to know. They've signed a lot of Beith's team from last year. Without a fanbase or a ground of their own though its going to be hard to sustain it you'd imagine.Where are St Caddocs getting the money from?
Hearing stories about players getting £200 a week !
No one seems to know. They've signed a lot of Beith's team from last year. Without a fanbase or a ground of their own though its going to be hard to sustain it you'd imagine.
What I read online suggests Lok don't quite have the financial muscle these days. Did they sell the social club? Can imagine these new money teams like Darvel and over the next 2/3 years St Cadocs or possibly Drumchapel will out muscle them. I heard Drumchapel were looking to bring in Darian MacKinnon ffs!Irvine Meadow tweeted possible starting in October should be virus regression continue.
Really missing going to Newslandsfield most weeks - even though I just normally drive along myself, it's still a good wee day afternoon out.
Looking forward to this new set up, but can see 'Lok being midtable.
Wouldn't surprise me. You'd assume they didn't take the decision lightly to join the pyramid, as they were just a glorified boys club before it. Sharing at St. Ants initially probably indicates which way they lean.I'm sure I heard it was one of Celtic's moneymen behind it. Wherever I heard it, the name was also given but I cannot remember for the life of me who.
A friend of mine runs the kids team and he's a proper bluenose, goes abroad etcSt Cadoc's as well have a lot of money behind them. Hopefully they collapse though as I think it's a mentally challenged school.
They are hoping for an October start date - but could even be earlier.
Darvel throwing about a lot of money - talbot still the team to beat imo.
Not sure how many are being relegated after first year tho - heard might be a good few
There was rumours last week of Andy Halliday signing for them
thank %^*&My Son has signed for Rossvale, they are hoping to start games late August/early September..fingers crossed..
I think Darvel are going to win it. The meltdown will be terrific.
Yeah that's what I thought to but they are paying decent money, as much as most SPFL clubs are paying outwith their marquee signings. Got a mate that's with Blantyre and knows a few of their players
Yeah that's what I thought to but they are paying decent money, as much as most SPFL clubs are paying outwith their marquee signings. Got a mate that's with Blantyre and knows a few of their players
Lok is my local team used to head down often as a youngster think I shall pick things back up this season- always majority Bears that watch them still the case?Irvine Meadow tweeted possible starting in October should be virus regression continue.
Really missing going to Newslandsfield most weeks - even though I just normally drive along myself, it's still a good wee day afternoon out.
Looking forward to this new set up, but can see 'Lok being midtable.
A fair number of Bears but historically a lot of Celtic minded involved too.Lok is my local team used to head down often as a youngster think I shall pick things back up this season- always majority Bears that watch them still the case?