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embow · Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2023 3:46 pm Post subject:

Spartans off to Brechin holding a one nil lead from the 1st leg in Edinburgh.
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Armagh Rover · Joined: 25 Jul 2008 Posts: 5742 Location: Nottinghamshire

Brechin didn't quite make it ,lost out 4 - 3 on penalties

embow · Posted: Sat May 06, 2023 6:06 pm Post subject:

So it'll be Spartans v the Wee Rovers in the coming week for League Two status.
Brechin must be gutted after the mammoth task in winning the Highland League last week in the last game of the season against the formidable effort of Buckie Thistle.
I really thought that they'd get through this but it's fitba'. Nothing guaranteed.
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wellyboot · Joined: 14 Jul 2008 Posts: 2564 Location: Aberdeenshire

As good a side as Spartans are do we really want a 4th Edinburgh team in the leagues?

StarksBarmy · Joined: 03 Apr 2010 Posts: 4021

A small, well run provincial club…if they make it, can’t argue they don’t deserve it but do they add much to the league? Not for me.

The ground is modern but basic, facilities good but the sad fact is, they have a tiny fan base which isn’t going to grow substantially any time soon or in the future while in the shadows of Edinburgh’s big two.

Albion Rovers might play at a bit of a dump in front of few fans but what they have going for them is history, a story… they are where they are in table on merit but they haven’t been awful and have actually finished the season with only -1 goal difference which is almost unheard of for a team finishing bottom of ANY league.

So personally, I’m a bit of a romantic, if Albion were to go down, would have liked it to be Brechin who have fought back strong, not to be so it’s now Albion or a little ‘hollow’ sports club? Mon the Wee Rovers I say!

Northern_Rover · Joined: 15 Jul 2008 Posts: 2725 Location: Granite City

I think Brechins plight highlights the importance of not dropping out through the trap door. Its so very difficult to get back given the current pyramid structure.

Went to the Buckie Brechin title decider in front of nearly 3000 fans which was a great occasion after a mammoth season. I thought they would come through the play offs but not to be.

I see Mchattie missed their penalty.

Wolfman Jack · Posted: Mon May 08, 2023 9:11 pm Post subject:

Winners of the West of Scotland and South of Scotland leagues, Beith and Abbey Vale do not have the appropriate SFA license, therefore there will be no play-off round robin meaning Linlithgow Rose go into the Lowland League.
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embow · Posted: Mon May 08, 2023 9:29 pm Post subject:

Things looking Rosey for the Posey!🙄
Out of interest, does anyone know if their manager David McGlyn is any relation to John?
Both Honest Toun men, I think 🤔
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embow · Posted: Tue May 09, 2023 7:24 pm Post subject:

Thanks.
I wasn't aware he'd left the Rose, never mind it being seven years ago.🤭 Embarassed

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embow · Posted: Tue May 09, 2023 7:47 pm Post subject:

Falkirk getting thrashed at Airdrie.
5-0 at HT!!
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Neil M · Joined: 16 Aug 2008 Posts: 2589 Location: Aberdeen

Full time 6-2. Mountain to climb now for McGlynn's Falkirk. Notabley, Airdrie have emulated last season without IM. Who would bet against them coming up this time?

StarksBarmy · Joined: 03 Apr 2010 Posts: 4021

Alloa 3-0 up on aggregate…then miss a penalty…now they are 4-3 down with Dario pulling the strings lol