David Stevenson Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 http://www.bbc.co.uk...otball/22945742 Into the new Lowland League along with Spartans, Threave Rovers, Preston Athletic, Whitehill Welfare, Dalbeattie Star, East Kilbride, Selkirk, Gala Fairydean, Edinburgh City, University of Stirling and Vale of Leithen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyo Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 Would it be fair to say that the Junior clubs such as Auchinleck, Cumnock, Pollok and Arthurlie are bigger, in terms of support etc, than these clubs? I wonder how Clyde will feel, having committed to EK, to suddenly have another EK club in the structure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norgethistle Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 Would it be fair to say that the Junior clubs such as Auchinleck, Cumnock, Pollok and Arthurlie are bigger, in terms of support etc, than these clubs? I wonder how Clyde will feel, having committed to EK, to suddenly have another EK club in the structure. Maybe happy to get a derby game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Stevenson Posted June 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 Would it be fair to say that the Junior clubs such as Auchinleck, Cumnock, Pollok and Arthurlie are bigger, in terms of support etc, than these clubs? I wonder how Clyde will feel, having committed to EK, to suddenly have another EK club in the structure. Did they apply? I had the impression that many of the bigger Junior clubs were not 100% up for it. The loss of traditional rivalries, the expense of up-grading stadia etc were big negatives for many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 I wonder how Clyde will feel, having committed to EK, to suddenly have another EK club in the structure. EKFC have been working towards this for a few years & have recently been accepted into the South of Scotland league. For this reason i was surprised about Clyde pursuing a move to EK. I haven't heard any more about them moving since the initial votes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpool Jags Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 They're only Scottish by a bawhair. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 For this reason i was surprised about Clyde pursuing a move to EK. I haven't heard any more about them moving since the initial votes Should hear something soon. Many are still making their way back from Appleby. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Wragg Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Where is EKFC's ground? And by that I mean what park/stadium do they play in, I know (or at least I assume) they play in EK before somebody gives me that answer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryza Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 EK are at Calderglen K-Park where the Jags reserves have been playing. EK Thistle are at the Village Showpark. EK Clyde will be at Langlands which is even more remote than Deadwood but like above post not heard anything since the April vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 EK are at Calderglen K-Park where the Jags reserves have been playing. EK Thistle are at the Village Showpark. EK Clyde will be at Langlands which is even more remote than Deadwood but like above post not heard anything since the April vote. STV says Clyde will groundshare at K-Park http://sport.stv.tv/football/229829-clyde-not-worried-about-move-as-east-kilbride-join-lowland-league/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanish Jag Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Will this affect the earlier rounds of the Scottish Cup? Normally the clubs at the top of the Highland league have their entry in the competition later than the rest. Surely clubs from this new formed league will ask about similar advantages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenziejag Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 What is the promotion/relegation ladder for this league ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Quinn Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 (edited) EKFC have been working towards this for a few years & have recently been accepted into the South of Scotland league. For this reason i was surprised about Clyde pursuing a move to EK. I haven't heard any more about them moving since the initial votes the keanes who are running e.k. have built a decent wee park up calderglen, even got a wee stand and have people like john hartson aboard. they'll do well, people had no money n were involved in ek thistle. (the junior team)were offered money n the n keane bros said he'd put money in, n the boy in command of ek thistle said you can't take control unless i'm involved, n they didnt want him involved because he's a cowboy. so they started their own team up calderglen. the keane's are good boys and they will run it good. good luck to them. their team is doin well. i'll need to shut up now Edited June 19, 2013 by The Mighty Quinn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernsoul Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 **** Gretna and all their bullshit reincarnations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 **** Gretna and all their bullshit reincarnations. a bit below the belt. It was Brookes Mileson that shafted Gretna & although their long time fans had a nice little ride, at the end of it they lost their team. If they get back to the lower reaches of the SFL (or SPFL) that will be the level where they possibly belonged 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 a bit below the belt. It was Brookes Mileson that shafted Gretna & although their long time fans had a nice little ride, at the end of it they lost their team. If they get back to the lower reaches of the SFL (or SPFL) that will be the level where they possibly belonged Ah,Sid & Doris Bonkers. Met them a couple of times. A really nice couple 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rid Skwerr Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Ah,Sid & Doris Bonkers......... Transferred their allegiance after Neasden FC finally dropped out of the North Circular Relegation League, then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willjag Posted June 19, 2013 Members Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Ah,Sid & Doris Bonkers. Met them a couple of times. A really nice couple Are they married or are they brother and sister? Or is that just the same in Gretna? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sunnylaw Jag Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 They're only Scottish by a bawhair. Is that a ginger bawhair then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_mac Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Did they apply? I had the impression that many of the bigger Junior clubs were not 100% up for it. The loss of traditional rivalries, the expense of up-grading stadia etc were big negatives for many. There needs to be more in it for the Juniors to get involved. For a start, the assumption that they would all have to spend money "improving" their grounds has not gone down well with a lot of the clubs. There are nothing wrong with most of these grounds, in most cases they are a much more enjoyable place to watch a game than many of the grounds in the SFL. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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