southsidebud Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 All 'Colt' teams out - which at least removes the the unwelcome prospect of an OF win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottd Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 37 minutes ago, southsidebud said: All 'Colt' teams out - which at least removes the the unwelcome prospect of an OF win. And hopefully the next round will see the end of the interlopers from Wales and NI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santaponsasaint Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 And hopefully the next round will see the end of the interlopers from Wales and NI. Naw. Fancy a wee trip some where outside Scotland. [emoji162] [emoji41] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo_smfc Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Naw. Fancy a wee trip some where outside Scotland. [emoji162] [emoji41] Same Gary. Rules have it at least 2 out of the 4 non Scottish teams are guaranteed a home tie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Arthur Blair Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 (edited) Linfield and Crusaders both play in Balfast, Bala is in North Wales but The New Saints, although originally from Llansantffraid, actually play their home games in Oswestry, Shropshire, England From wikipaedia... "TNS play at Park Hall in Oswestry after moving there from the Recreation Ground in Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain. Park Hall accommodates 1,000 seated spectators and there are plans to upgrade the ground to 3,000 capacity in the future.[1] The club's first choice strip is green and white hooped shirts, white shorts and socks. The second choice strip is blue shirts, shorts and socks Maes Tegid is a community playing field in Bala, Wales. It is currently used mostly for football matches, and is the home ground ofBala Town. The stadium holds 3,000 people, with 504 seats and has been used by Bala Town since the 1950s. " Edited September 4, 2016 by Eric Arthur Blair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottd Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Bala Town's last home game drew the grand total of 112 spectators. Is Scottish football in such a bad state that teams like this will improve our lot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skodasaint Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 looked at bala town website say we are in pot 3 north along with alloa,forfar,dundee utd,dunfermline and falkirk. they are in pot 2 with tns and the two irish sides in pot 1 the rest in pot 3 south feck me a lot of mucking about for a shitty wee cup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skodasaint Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 On 9/4/2016 at 3:29 PM, santaponsasaint said: Naw. Fancy a wee trip some where outside Scotland. prefer away tie against anyone of the welsh sides ...a few days away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabuddies Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Well you don't want to go to North Wales then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skodasaint Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 how is that ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Bala Town's last home game drew the grand total of 112 spectators. Is Scottish football in such a bad state that teams like this will improve our lot? Exactly. We would have been better including all the top league junior teams in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pick Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 some of my pix from saturdays Albion Rovers game are now on http://www.allanpicken.com/St-Mirren/Albion-Rovers-v-St-Mirren/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 What the reformat of the Challenge Cup has all been about (as if we did not know) .... Celtic and Rangers want U20 Colts sides to play in SPFL but their hopes for plan to be in place next season look doomed 10:52, 6 Sep 2016 Updated 10:54, 6 Sep 2016 By Record Sport Online THE Glasgow rivals want their Colts sides to progress from their inclusion in this year's IRN-BRU Cup to playing in League Two next season. CELTIC and Rangers want their development teams to gain entry to the SPFL - and are keen for it to happen as soon as next season. But Record Sport Online understands the Glasgow rivals are highly unlikely to get their wish next year. Both clubs have been heartened by their under-20 sides’ involvement in the IRN-BRU Cup this season. And while they went out before the fourth round, it is understood they are keen for their youths to be involved in the lower reaches of the league on a weekly basis. Now, according to the Scottish Sun, a formal proposal is being prepared for Celtic and Rangers Colts to be included in a new extended League Two format next season. But there are so many obstacles in the way to the proposal it's highly unlikely to be in place any time soon. Rangers Colt Josh Jeffries in action in the IRN-BRU Cup this season We understand there's little support for the idea among other SPFL clubs. Under current SPFL rules any change to the bottom division would require 90 per cent approval from Premiership clubs and 75 per cent approval from the 30 teams in the three divisions below. And with the new pyramid structure offering the opportunity for Highland and Lowland League clubs to win promotion into the SPFL, Celtic and Rangers Colts sides' fast-track into the bottom rung would cause numerous problems. How their inclusion would affect promotion and relegation and the overall make-up of the bottom tier is also unclear. It’s not the first time the development sides' entry into the league set-up has been mooted. Back in 2013 SFL chief executive David Longmuir pushed for their inclusion in the bottom tier of a restructured league. Read More Chief executive David Longmuir revives plan to put Old Firm colts teams back into the SFL He said their inclusion would ‘future-proof’ the Scottish game against the big two departing for a regional or European League, at least leaving part of their brand alive at home and preserving the commercial benefits they bring. It had been thought their inclusion in this year's IRN-BRU Cup would lay the foundations for future. Rangers were knocked out in the second round, going down 3-1 to Stenhousemuir. Celtic progressed to the third round before losing 5-1 to Livingston on Saturday. Celtic Colts won at Cowdenbeath All Premiership clubs Under 20 teams took part in this year’s competition, giving their players a taste of competitive football at senior level. Now Celtic and Rangers look serious about taking that concept a stage further with a permanent place in the SPFL for their youths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salmonbuddie Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 Hibs away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TsuMirren Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 Pish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsidebud Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 (edited) Possibly the worst draw we could have got (depending on your views re. NI and Welsh inclusion)... away tie with little chance of victory ...Although I guess there is an outside chance of live TV coverage - as quite a 'big' tie. Edited September 6, 2016 by southsidebud Extra info - not justifing new post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougJamie Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 Big Tie............................... Geez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 Oh well at least everyone that hated the idea of playing a Welsh or Irish team will be delighted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintargyll Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 If we get half the gate money then this is the best draw for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 1 hour ago, Kendo said: Oh well at least everyone that hated the idea of playing a Welsh or Irish team will be delighted. I cannot remember who the manager was that was interviewed on Sportsound on Saturday but he was asked about the new look Challenge Cup. He was not in favour of the changes especially the inclusion of the Welsh and Northern Irish teams saying that anyone who draws them away from home will make a financial loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 2 hours ago, southsidebud said: Possibly the worst draw we could have got (depending on your views re. NI and Welsh inclusion)... away tie with little chance of victory ...Although I guess there is an outside chance of live TV coverage - as quite a 'big' tie. I would have spread it out over 3 or 4 posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santaponsasaint Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 Shit draw. Hate Easter Road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 56 minutes ago, Sonny said: I cannot remember who the manager was that was interviewed on Sportsound on Saturday but he was asked about the new look Challenge Cup. He was not in favour of the changes especially the inclusion of the Welsh and Northern Irish teams saying that anyone who draws them away from home will make a financial loss. Just like what happened when we drew Albion Rovers away and drew a crowd of 700 at £10 a head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 42 minutes ago, shull said: I would have spread it out over 3 or 4 threads. Fify Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whydowebother Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 Fify I'm off back to the match day section , going to complain In the 'respect' thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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