Stuart Dickson Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 I was really delighted today to see David McKenna, a man I know well from the LFDA Leagues, on TV saying that if his side get through against Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale that they intend to play the match against Celtic at K Park in East Kilbride. It's a very small venue with around 500 seats but it's a smashing place to play football. Well done to them for rejecting the opportunity to cash in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambiebud Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 I was really delighted today to see David McKenna, a man I know well from the LFDA Leagues, on TV saying that if his side get through against Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale that they intend to play the match against Celtic at K Park in East Kilbride. It's a very small venue with around 500 seats but it's a smashing place to play football. Well done to them for rejecting the opportunity to cash in. I agree, however Mr McKenna knows perfectly well that the game will be moved for safety reasons. The hordes have to be accommodated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltcoatsbuddie Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 aye right in paper I read today he talking about making £100,000 and setting them up for next few seasons,as in every level of football talk is cheap when you wave £10 notes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Dickson Posted January 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 aye right in paper I read today he talking about making £100,000 and setting them up for next few seasons,as in every level of football talk is cheap when you wave £10 notes You're getting your Chairmen mixed up. It's Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale who were talking big cash and looking into moving the fixture to either Easter Road or to the Tony Macaroni Stadium. EKFC have been clear, if they get through they want to apply to the SFA to allow them to host the match at K Park. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/east-kilbride-chairman-mark-horner-7161090 As you can see from the article the stadium holds 500 - they will attempt to double that by building a temporary stand. I really hope EKFC go through. I might even head to K Park next Wednesday to watch the Fourth Round Cup Tie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltcoatsbuddie Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 that's not the paper I read buddie ,and im sure it was ek guy maybe not chairman though who says they have no chance of playing game at home ,sfa would come up with some plan to make sure the green vermin masses are catered for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 (edited) Young Anton Brady who played a few first team games for us under Lennon is doing quite well for them apparently. Hope they get through too, but can't imagine the SFA letting them play the game at that stadium. Probably be moved to NDP at Hamilton. Edited January 13, 2016 by TopCat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Young Anton Brady who played a few first team games for us under Lennon is doing quite well for them apparently. Hope they get through too, but can't imagine the SFA letting them play the game at that stadium. Probably be moved to NDP at Hamilton. They have Jack Smith as well who has been banging the goals in. Would be very surprised if the game isn't on TV so whichever non-league clubs gets through will get about £80k from that regardless of where the game is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 The game v Lothian is now all ticket!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Just reading that the Lothian Keeper broke his wrist on Sat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbar_bud Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 I was really delighted today to see David McKenna, a man I know well from the LFDA Leagues, on TV saying that if his side get through against Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale that they intend to play the match against Celtic at K Park in East Kilbride. It's a very small venue with around 500 seats but it's a smashing place to play football. Well done to them for rejecting the opportunity to cash in. Game being played at New Douglas Park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Hope they get through too, but can't imagine the SFA letting them play the game at that stadium. Probably be moved to NDP at Hamilton. Game being played at New Douglas Park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 How did the Ashes prediction go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanb Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) Hope they rebrand new Douglas Park with EK FC logos etc and the club shop too Edited January 21, 2016 by alanb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Hamilton have told the SFA to go f'ck themselves,New Douglas Park is not available that weekend. ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Was Dickson a bit premature in casting judgement on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaside Nipper Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) Sfa and their right up for their cup eh ? What a total farce this is , utter laughing stock. Edited January 25, 2016 by Seaside Nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Have the SFA f**ked up the Accies in the past. Dodgy referees. Did anything happen at yesterday's Match v Hearts? The Accies are holding a grudge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 A big fuss over nothing anyway. Just pick a new Venue tomorrow and get on with it. I would have made them play at East Kilbride's Park. 500 tickets for Home fans 100 for Away Fans No problem with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whydowebother Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) A big fuss over nothing anyway. Just pick a new Venue tomorrow and get on with it. I would have made them play at East Kilbride's Park. 500 tickets for Home fans 100 for Away Fans No problem with that. Or Celtics 2nd Stadium (Re-branded as and when required) Edited January 25, 2016 by whydowebother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Was Dickson a bit premature in casting judgement on this? I think we both know who he'd be blaming if Saints came out with a statement like Hamilton's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Dickson Posted January 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Was Dickson a bit premature in casting judgement on this? Not at all. EKFC have made it clear they didn't want to play at Douglas Park. Dave McKenna said that they had contacted Hamilton Accies about potential costs to use the ground if K Park wasn't given a safety certificate for the match and Hamilton didn't respond. Next thing he heard the SFA were telling them the fixture was to go ahead there. I know EKFC were disgusted by the SFA attitude to all of this, maybe Hamilton weren't happy with how the SFA conducted themselves on this matter too. I still believe EKFC should be congratulated on their attitude to this fixture though. They wanted it to go ahead at K Park, there's no reason it shouldn't if the capacity is limited to 500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Game is now to be played at Airdrie. Check back tomorrow for the next venue. ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whydowebother Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Game is now to be played at Airdrie. Check back tomorrow for the next venue. Aye, great car park ffs! Mind when we took over 75% of that stadium, I think it still remains its largest attendance to date. Wonder , like you say wheres next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 Billy Ogilvie has resigned as EK Manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddieinEK Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 Lining himself up to take over at parkhead at the end of the season? Nope... Like Shull, he realises the fortune to be made from taxi driving is not worth letting football interfere with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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