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Topic Originator: Stanza
Date: Mon 3 Aug 17:41
I know it`s very early days, but after 2 or 3 matches in the Lowland Leagues East & West, three long-established former SPFL clubs look as if they might have relegation worries this season.
In the West League, from 2 games Albion Rovers have 0 points. But they are probably safe, as the bottom two at the end of the season are likely to be Dalbesttie Star and Newton Stewart, who seem well out of their depth.
In the East League, Cowdenbeath have 0 points from 3 games, and Berwick Rangers have 1 point from 2 games. Obviously a long way to go, but if they were to be relegated, Cowden would drop to the East of Scotland Premier League and find themselves playing against the likes of Thornton Hibs and Dundonald Bluebell.
https://slfl.co.uk/lowland-league-table/
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Mon 3 Aug 18:07
BIG T on top 😍
(And we pumped Cowdenbeath) 😁
Post Edited (Mon 03 Aug 18:07)
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Topic Originator: neils
Date: Mon 3 Aug 18:41
Sad to say that Cowden will just be one slow permanent decline. The stadium rental is a killer, and sadly the locals are more interested in the Ugly Sisters. A good club, but not enough support, and will eventually end up in a lower league and find their level. Incredibly there has been a club started up Cowdenbeath Central) original name Blue Brazil) which would take some support away.
I was at The Haws V The Shire game, and even though it was a decent game, I can`t see where the Shire can go- ground sharing at Ochilview again.
Berwick is a bit of a travesty, they just made one bad move in the seniors, and ended up losing constantly and getting relegated. They then did what most teams do, kept the budget to try and get promoted again, and ended up losing too much money. They actually have a support big enough for the seniors still, but not enough to recruit in a difficult area.
Albion Rovers in a sizeable town suffer even more from OF support, and they are down permanently - all fine clubs with a good history, but hard to see any coming back, and there are plenty of good `new` clubs that are taking over and will add to the senior leagues.
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Topic Originator: pars4life1
Date: Mon 3 Aug 18:51
Thought shire had been playing out of Falkirk(Grangemouth) stadium for the past few years, have they changed back to stenny?
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Topic Originator: Stanza
Date: Mon 3 Aug 20:16
Quote:
pars4life1, Mon 3 Aug 18:51
Thought shire had been playing out of Falkirk(Grangemouth) stadium for the past few years, have they changed back to stenny?
Yes, I think Shire still have a ground share with Falkirk.
[[EDITED - NO, THEY DON'T]]
The two clubs have also just signed a Co-operation Agreement, with 3 of the Falkirk youngsters getting first team experience with Shire.https://eaststirlingshire.com/falkirk-east-stirlingshire-agreement/
Post Edited (Mon 03 Aug 23:03)
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Topic Originator: Paralex
Date: Mon 3 Aug 22:10
Sad to say, Scottish clubs seem to have collectively taken another downward turn in recent years. Any team, other than the OF ( and even they are struggling), trying their hand in Europe, ends in embarrasment (Hearts 0 Strum Gratz 6). And did Rangers and Aberdeen not get beaten by a similar aggregate margin last year? Takes me back to Dunfermline`s Heyday when the best teams in Norway and Denmark ( Boldklub) were considered to be the "whipping boys of Europe" but now that seems to be how we might be viewed by these countries. And as for Cowdenbeath, I`m sure most of the top amateur teams would beat them now.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Tue 4 Aug 09:02
I remember playing once at Firs Park, the old home of East Stirling. I was standing in the centre circle during the game and couldn’t see my boots. The mud was up to my ankles!
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: arpar
Date: Wed 5 Aug 19:23
Quote:
neils, Mon 3 Aug 18:41
Sad to say that Cowden will just be one slow permanent decline. The stadium rental is a killer, and sadly the locals are more interested in the Ugly Sisters. A good club, but not enough support, and will eventually end up in a lower league and find their level. Incredibly there has been a club started up Cowdenbeath Central) original name Blue Brazil) which would take some support away.
I was at The Haws V The Shire game, and even though it was a decent game, I can`t see where the Shire can go- ground sharing at Ochilview again.
Berwick is a bit of a travesty, they just made one bad move in the seniors, and ended up losing constantly and getting relegated. They then did what most teams do, kept the budget to try and get promoted again, and ended up losing too much money. They actually have a support big enough for the seniors still, but not enough to recruit in a difficult area.
Albion Rovers in a sizeable town suffer even more from OF support, and they are down permanently - all fine clubs with a good history, but hard to see any coming back, and there are plenty of good `new` clubs that are taking over and will add to the senior leagues.
The Lowland Leagues are Senior Leagues but are a tier below the SPFL leagues.
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