East Kent Jag II

Who? Pinhead or O'Ware? Just for clarification.

I agree with PTD and LIB, but in League 1 many of our opponents will have a packed defence and midfield. We will be expected to break this down, and here I agree with PTD that skilful and quick passing can get results. The difference is that conceding a goal will result in an even more packed defence. Having said that, plastic pitches make good passing more likely, and a quick passing game can overcome defences here. Good corners and free kicks are essential, as is defending such set plays. Our downfall last year.

If AJ stores his vallies (valuables) in his balaclava, he's guaranteed nobody will breach his social distancing. They'll think he has mumps!

On that basis m'lady, Ms J Low should get the Jags millions

The question of funding for EFL sides is under discussion between EPL and Dept for Digital, Media Culture & Sport. The Dept is unwilling to fund the lower EFL league clubs, with the mega million transfers on the go. A newspaper disaster for the UK Gov were they to put millions into League clubs - even though the clubs that are struggling are the League 1 & 2 clubs, with casualties in recent seasons - Bury Macclesfield, and Wigan on the brink. The UK Gov "expects" EPL clubs to pass funds to the lower leagues, in much the same way that they "expected" the BBC to fund OAP licenses (saving the Chancellor quite a bit of cash). The EPL have much more clout that the BBC. They want something in return for their generosity, and it is by no means certain that the EPF will, if you'll pardon the pun, play ball. I understand that the "something" is crowd return, in some format. The National League sits under the EFL, and both the EFL and the National League come under the jurisdiction of the FA. They have received the £9 million (for a three month period). The Scottish situation is different, in that there is no expectation for SPL clubs to give any money to lower league clubs. So under Barnet, if Scottish football receives 10% of the £9 million, as additional funding, then it is up the Scottish Government to allocate the funding as they please. No doubt they will consult the SFA. If they divided that £0.9 million between 42 SPFL clubs, that would be £21,000 each (for three months). But lower Highland and Lowland League clubs would rightly seek some of the windfall cash also. Dividing £0.9 million between all of these clubs will help, but not by as much as all that. What happens in 3 months is in the lap of the gods, but potentially some other cash would be forthcoming IF National League clubs were to get more funding. The Dept of DMC & S has just dished out £650,000 to 42 independent cinemas, and part of a £30 million fund for independent cinemas, and as I said in an earlier tweet, is putting £1.5 billion into the arts. So I hope Scottish football get the help they need. I don't think any of this money will go north of the border without some sort of a fight on the UK Govs part. I also hope that they get fans into grounds sooner rather than later.

I fully agree with you that the SG could decide not to make such funds available to football. From a distance my perception is that they are at worst hostile and more likely ambivalent to Scottish football. (e.g. The football "yellow card " , but sod all to rugby player breaches.) Perhaps consistent problems with the Ugly Sisters fans tints their perception of football. As you and AJ say, the SPFL are not to be trusted , with their SPL top heavy board, and past behaviour. So perhaps I'm whistling in the wind for financial aid. I'm sure the club's worse case budget, with no fans for the season won't include state aid.

I'm not certain, but although I think that as DD has said, football is a media culture and sport is a devolved area, the SPFL have been totally silent about trying to get government aid. The money mentioned is going to the National league, but there are ongoing discussions for the EPLto provide some assistance for English leagues 1 & 2. Despite UK government hopes that such funding may come about, it is by no means certain. Highland and Lowland leagues are probably the equivalent to the ENL, but there is no chance of SPL clubs funding lower leagues1 & 2. I may be wrong, but I thought there was a Barnet Formula knock on that the Scottish government could get, and all lower league Scottish clubs could benefit from.

I remember Jags Mag . Done on a cream coloured paper. 5p, if I recall properly. Remember the old programmes before then, in a vile orange coloured paper? We used to include a "free" English football mag in one of our other programmes for a while.

English National League clubs get a UK government £10 million grant to cover then for fan non-attendance. This is for a 3 month period, with the possibility of more to follow. SPFL - come in SPFL, can you hear me?

Ended that way. Amen. Not long to get the streaming actually working.

According to Hearts Kickback, 1 - 0 to Hearts. Walker.

I think, tbh, the livestream is still a moveable feast. Better to get it right for Cup & league games before charging. Some Jambos have already donated to the Gofundme page already today. Pleasing to see. Maybe BB can get a plug on Kickback for his redyellow.org maroon teeshirts, with the keep football tidy (SPFL in the bin) . The more the merrier!

Alb, it says in the article that the game starts at 2 pm. I can't see any reference to the game being changed to an evening ko.

Its shown in The Thistle Archive homepage starting at 14:00, i.e. 2 pm.

I stand corrected TL. You get in ahead of me coming back to the thread. Deal is a 1 year deal.

Charlie Reilly now signed. Loan signing from Hamilton Access. Article on official website. Is that this season's squad now complete?

Looking at a map of Saville, I believe it was Facultad de Phologa, formerly Antigua Fabrica de Tabacos. I wonder if this is the building they were thinking of? But without the palm trees!

I noticed the article this morning. At first I thought the comparison with a Spanish cigarette factory was a bit off. But I remembered just such a factory in Seville (now a university building) between the Cathedral and the Plaza de Espana, and behind the railings, yes, I can see what they are getting at. I think you do need the sunshine, though!

On thinking about it, I'm expecting last season's Challenge Cup to be gifted to Wraith Rovers. After all they got the League in giftwrap.

According to a report in the Daily Record this season's Challenge Cup is to be shelved. Thats a relief then.

But only 3 in the Championship! Does the Hearts squad frighten them. According to the Clyde website, only 3 subs in all league play off games, with a 4th allowed in any extra time. . .

Or Ayr in a g string fans...

National League clubs in England (5 tier) to receive an emergency government grant. Based on, and because of lack of gate receipts, with this league relying on that income. Expected to be £2 to 3 million per month. Talks with EFL over £250 million bailout ongoing. I believe still to be funded by PL clubs. What exactly is the SPFL & SFA doing for our clubs? Can anyone enlighten me?

Spoke too soon! Perhaps l should have added "So far". Back now.

I would also add that the coverage of the Ayr game is avast improve on the first coverage of the BSC game, although streaming will not bring in significant revenue.