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Post by Panda on Jul 3, 2008 10:35:46 GMT 1
Today sees the vote to decide Gretna's replacement in the Scottish League.
5 clubs have applied to take their place.
ANNAN ATHLETIC
Based in Annan, Dumfries & Galloway. Play in the East Of Scotland League.
COVE RANGERS
Based in Aberdeen. Play in the Highland League.
EDINBURGH CITY
Former members of the Scottish League between 1931 and 1949. Reformed in 1986 after going out of business in the 1950s. Play in the East Of Scotland League and play their home matches at Meadowbank Stadium.
PRESTON ATHLETIC
Based in Prestonpans, East Lothian. Play in the East Of Scotland League.
SPARTANS
Based in Edinburgh. Play in the East Of Scotland League. Reached the last 16 of the Scottish Cup in 2006.
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Post by Thor on Jul 3, 2008 12:12:25 GMT 1
Annan were first choice of all the ground inspectors. Their locality could do them in though.
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Post by Panda on Jul 3, 2008 12:23:04 GMT 1
Annan were first choice of all the ground inspectors. Their locality could do them in though. Possibly. Plus, if all 5 clubs are deemed to be suitable for the league, then they should really select the best club in terms of on-field success, which should be Spartans. |
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Post by Panda on Jul 3, 2008 12:32:06 GMT 1
Incidentally, if Preston Athletic get the nod, they're apparently going to change their name to East Lothian.
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Post by o on Jul 3, 2008 12:43:19 GMT 1
Yeah, I've been following this as it affects my Scottish team, Berwick, sounds like Annan should get it as they are ready for the off, all the others aren't, but it comes down to the individual teams. When do we get word? 5pm?
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Post by Panda on Jul 3, 2008 13:12:47 GMT 1
The vote's this afternoon so we should get the result when they've decided.
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Post by Panda on Jul 3, 2008 15:15:06 GMT 1
Annan Athletic are elected to the league!
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Post by Panda on Jul 3, 2008 15:50:04 GMT 1
It came down to Annan and Cove in the final round of voting with Annan winning 17-12.
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Post by Thor on Jul 3, 2008 16:42:07 GMT 1
I really hope they restructure the league. They should be having 2 national leagues, possibly slightly bigger than currently, and then regionalised after that.
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Post by o on Jul 4, 2008 13:05:43 GMT 1
Nice one, pleased for them.
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Post by frag on Jul 11, 2008 12:34:43 GMT 1
Only slightly off-topic here: a new club has been formed in Gretna, imaginatively called Gretna FC (None of this "Pheonix" or "Genesis" nonsense). They'll play in the East of Scotland league, starting on August 9th.
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Post by o on Jul 11, 2008 13:05:46 GMT 1
They are playing in Annan though, cant play at their Gretna ground, as assume that was seized under the other team going bust?
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Post by Panda on Jul 11, 2008 13:08:23 GMT 1
They are playing in Annan though, cant play at their Gretna ground, as assume that was seized under the other team going bust? Raydale Park is up for sale. East Fife had originally planned to buy one of the stands but pulled out when they realised the deal didn't include the roof... |
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Post by o on Jul 11, 2008 13:19:59 GMT 1
They're selling a stand and roof separately?
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Post by frag on Jul 11, 2008 13:32:03 GMT 1
They're selling a stand and roof separately?   Actually, they could use the roof at Bootham Crescent (York City)! Not at Oxford though, we need a 4th stand before we get a roof lol |
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Post by o on Jul 11, 2008 15:24:15 GMT 1
Now we have 3 stands as well, hoping we might turn the 4th into terrace only at some point.
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Post by Robbie on Nov 3, 2008 23:30:36 GMT 1
A sad epilogue to the whole Gretna saga. The former owner of Gretna, Brooks Mileson, has died in hospital after taking ill at home. It was his investment in the club that took Gretna to the SPL and a Cup Final appearance before ill health led to him having to withdraw his financial backing for the club. news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/south_of_scotland/7707044.stm |
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Post by Robin on Nov 4, 2008 0:17:41 GMT 1
Sad, but his achievements at Gretna are amazing really, and he should be remembered for the great times he brought to the club!
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Post by Tom on Nov 4, 2008 13:16:08 GMT 1
Was saddened to hear this last night. He may not have been popular with Gretna fans regarding possible ground moves and playing at Motherwell etc, but as Robin says what he did for Gretna was quite amazing.
There's surely a lesson here though for all clubs that you can't rely on just 1 backer. Its something thats been mentioned recently with the exploits of Truro City who have a local businessman (i think) putting the money in.
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