Bad Robot 21,029 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 1 hour ago, soulboy said: so has the scottish cup been cancelled altogether now ? Friday 29 January 2021 The Scottish FA has this week undertaken extensive consultation with representatives of leagues and clubs affected by the temporary suspension announced on Monday, 11 January 2021. This process has been beneficial in understanding the specific challenges faced by clubs at those levels within the men’s and women’s games, in particular understanding the key components required to facilitate return to play within each competition when it is safe to do so. Given that current lockdown measures implemented by the First Minister will now remain in place across Scotland until at least the middle of February, the existing temporary suspension of football will be extended until midnight on Sunday, 14 February. This affects leagues with predominantly part-time clubs – although a number of full-time clubs have been affected. The Scottish FA will continue to work with those affected to develop league and division- specific plans for a return to training and playing, including adequate training and conditioning time. Those circumstances vary across our game and will be kept under constant review with any restart of the game likely to happen on a progressive basis. A further update will be communicated by Wednesday, 10 February. The Scottish Cup Fourth Round fixtures scheduled for 20 February will not now go ahead, and all ties will be rescheduled and information communicated in due course. Consequently, Saturday, 20 February can be released as a fixture date for league matches. The Scottish FA will continue to work with Scottish Professional Football League colleagues to accommodate the dislocated Scottish Cup fixtures when it is deemed safe and practical to do so. Rod Petrie, Scottish FA President: “The conversations we have had with representatives from the clubs and leagues affected by the temporary suspension have been hugely beneficial. We have been able to further communicate the rationale behind the decision in the midst of an ongoing pandemic whilst also hearing at first hand the most important issues facing clubs and leagues at each level of the game. “We have also been greatly encouraged by the sense of togetherness shown by the clubs and the robustness with which protocols and measures have been implemented in the interests of player and staff safety within football. “A number of initiatives have been suggested which may help to make the eventual return to playing efficient without compromising safety. “The decision to extend the suspension is necessary given the Scottish Government’s own extension of existing lockdown measures. Football will play its part to support the collective effort to reduce the spread of the new variants of the COVID-19 virus. “We are grateful for the input of all groups involved in our online discussions this week and we will continue to liaise ahead of our next public update on February 10th.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TamCoopz 19,605 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 31 minutes ago, RfcSevco said: Its written for us to win it there Let’s calm down mate, king Kirk still thinks they’ll move it back so I’m waiting to find out the reasoning for that first Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulboy 2,513 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 4 minutes ago, Bad Robot said: Friday 29 January 2021 The Scottish FA has this week undertaken extensive consultation with representatives of leagues and clubs affected by the temporary suspension announced on Monday, 11 January 2021. This process has been beneficial in understanding the specific challenges faced by clubs at those levels within the men’s and women’s games, in particular understanding the key components required to facilitate return to play within each competition when it is safe to do so. Given that current lockdown measures implemented by the First Minister will now remain in place across Scotland until at least the middle of February, the existing temporary suspension of football will be extended until midnight on Sunday, 14 February. This affects leagues with predominantly part-time clubs – although a number of full-time clubs have been affected. The Scottish FA will continue to work with those affected to develop league and division- specific plans for a return to training and playing, including adequate training and conditioning time. Those circumstances vary across our game and will be kept under constant review with any restart of the game likely to happen on a progressive basis. A further update will be communicated by Wednesday, 10 February. The Scottish Cup Fourth Round fixtures scheduled for 20 February will not now go ahead, and all ties will be rescheduled and information communicated in due course. Consequently, Saturday, 20 February can be released as a fixture date for league matches. The Scottish FA will continue to work with Scottish Professional Football League colleagues to accommodate the dislocated Scottish Cup fixtures when it is deemed safe and practical to do so. Rod Petrie, Scottish FA President: “The conversations we have had with representatives from the clubs and leagues affected by the temporary suspension have been hugely beneficial. We have been able to further communicate the rationale behind the decision in the midst of an ongoing pandemic whilst also hearing at first hand the most important issues facing clubs and leagues at each level of the game. “We have also been greatly encouraged by the sense of togetherness shown by the clubs and the robustness with which protocols and measures have been implemented in the interests of player and staff safety within football. “A number of initiatives have been suggested which may help to make the eventual return to playing efficient without compromising safety. “The decision to extend the suspension is necessary given the Scottish Government’s own extension of existing lockdown measures. Football will play its part to support the collective effort to reduce the spread of the new variants of the COVID-19 virus. “We are grateful for the input of all groups involved in our online discussions this week and we will continue to liaise ahead of our next public update on February 10th.” God knows how we are meant to play these ties if we keep getting through round after round of the EL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amokachi 2,925 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 7 minutes ago, TamCoopz said: Let’s calm down mate, king Kirk still thinks they’ll move it back so I’m waiting to find out the reasoning for that first me anaw, hurry up KK ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris182 6,186 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I love this decision by the SPFL today btw, our motivation (apart from the obvious) to not drop the ball in the coming gamss Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Robot 21,029 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 9 minutes ago, soulboy said: God knows how we are meant to play these ties if we keep getting through round after round of the EL I’m hoping we’ve won the league by the time the last 16 of the Europa is to played and also hoping we’re in the last 16. 55 is still the only thing that matters but once we get that then all bets are back on in any other tournament we’re in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulboy 2,513 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 21 minutes ago, Bad Robot said: I’m hoping we’ve won the league by the time the last 16 of the Europa is to played and also hoping we’re in the last 16. Let's hope so as these corrupt arseholes will have us playing league games Sat Scottish cup games on the Mon and EL on the Thurs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al 55 9,204 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Excellent, less time between games the better. The quicker we get over the line the safer it is for everyone’s health. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 81,457 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 We won’t win it there because they will drop more points before then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 63,948 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 13 minutes ago, .Williamson. said: We won’t win it there because they will drop more points before then St Mirren first week in March I'm going for Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDak 771 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 6 hours ago, Jamie0202 said: As it stands now if we win all our games and they win all their games we can win at the midden. 😂😂😂 That’s a lovely wee pickle they find themselves in: for the sake of morale and trying til the end etc. they need to keep winning their games. But if they do happen to win them all and we keep up our form it tees things up for the most fateful of league wins ever! Please let it happen! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 25,461 Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Think the league is done myself but my old man is still refusing to say it. Speaking tonight he thinks the spfl are going to try and pile the pressure on us by going back to back old firm games. Doesn't think the Scottish cup will happen and the split will be brought forward 😂😂😂😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 25,461 Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 7 hours ago, TamCoopz said: Why you waiting on them changing it back? There is no chance they'll allow us to win it at that dump. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayboleLoyal_atb 3,630 Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 11 hours ago, billscott said: i think that means this will be last game of alfredos ban st john home hamilton away dundee utd home we should win these 3 without alfredo Killie at home is before dundee United so that would be the final game of his ban Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayboleLoyal_atb 3,630 Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 Right what’s the deal now? Can we win it before the pedodome? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 1 minute ago, MayboleLoyal_atb said: Right what’s the deal now? Can we win it before the pedodome? If they match our points, we will clinch it the game before Breeze Block Towers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1872 20,434 Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 I think we need 20 points to win the league and we play the scum in our 7th game so think we can still win the league at the piggery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TartanTeddy 754 Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 If we win our six games in the run up we will be on 90 points. If they win all their games in the run up then the maximum points they could get from the remaining fixtures would be 91. So if both keep winning g a draw wins it at their dump. Looking at their fixtures I think we win it the week before and they can offer the Champions a guard of honour - to me that would be more fun! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayboleLoyal_atb 3,630 Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 That clears that up then lads 😂🤷🏻♂️ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 24,357 Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 We should ask them to put the United game back to its original date now 😅 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1872 20,434 Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 1 hour ago, MayboleLoyal_atb said: That clears that up then lads 😂🤷🏻♂️ A wee guy started a thread on here saying we are 4 games away from winning the league and it was chopped. Turns out he could’ve been right 😂😂😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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