Wellfan1984 Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 By the sounds of it we are lucky to be only one down. Possibly too much for the boys. With Accies, Aberdeen and Ross County u20s getting gubbed you have to wonder how long they will keep these teams in the tournament. Why? 5 of the 6 clubs beat senior sides in the first round. If they've kept League 2 clubs and Non-League clubs in while their performances as a group have been historically worse then results wouldn't be the reason to pull them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_P Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 I still maintain a large part of the inclusion of U20 sides was about softening clubs and supporters up for the future attempt at the inclusion of both Rangers and Celtic U20 sides in the lower leagues in Scotland. Happily though for both of them it hasn't gone anywhere near as well as those in favour of their inclusion might have hoped. None of two of them have come close to winning the thing, the anticipated thronging crowds that their supports would bring failed to materialise and the viewing figures from the Celtic games Premier Sports featured last season were so poor they haven't even bothered this year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelboy Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Most fans of lower league clubs feel it is devaluing the competition and given the fact that most Premiership clubs won't even play their games at their home grounds they have a point. The only reason the u20s are in was to test the waters for Old Firm Colt teams in the league set up. The results have proven that is a non starter now so we should leave the lower league teams to their tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellfan1984 Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Goal. Deserved. Been on top since the start of the half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobey_Dosser Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Game is on periscope. Nice play by Newell to set up the equaliser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelboy Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Happily though for both of them it hasn't gone anywhere near as well as those in favour of their inclusion might have hoped. None of two of them have come close to winning the thing, the anticipated thronging crowds that their supports would bring failed to materialise and the viewing figures from the Celtic games Premier Sports featured last season were so poor they haven't even bothered this year. I remember someone on here said Celtic u20s were the favourites for the tournament last year which was mental. As you say i'm glad they have been found out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelboy Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Goal. Deserved. Been on top since the start of the half. Good sounds like a great goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellowell Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 2 1 up just hope can keep it going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellfan1984 Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 We've been excellent if a little wasteful so far this half Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellfan1984 Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 2-2. Last few it had been coming but this half we've had enough chances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdalli10 Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Does it go to extra time if level at 90 minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelboy Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Aye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelboy Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 3-2 to Crusaders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 A great lesson for the youngsters that a game last 90+ minutes. Its one of the most valuable lessons you can learn in football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Blew it, lost 2 goals in last 5 mins? Still, great effort from the young guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelboy Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Blew it, lost 2 goals in last 5 mins? Still, great effort from the young guys From what I could see Crusaders were launching in high balls which we struggled to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobey_Dosser Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Good effort from the boys. First coupon of the season up. Bookies haven't quite got to grips with this competition, 4 u20s teams to lose was 12/1, Motherwell the only team to really compete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellfan1984 Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 A great lesson for the youngsters that a game last 90+ minutes. Its one of the most valuable lessons you can learn in football. Must take your chances too. Still think these are by far more valuable to Craigan and Robinson than the 0-0 against Aberdeen was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelboy Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Good effort from the boys. First coupon of the season up. Bookies haven't quite got to grips with this competition, 4 u20s teams to lose was 12/1, Motherwell the only team to really compete. Aye same here. I was waiting on Dundee United as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
middleeastdave Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Out of interest who were our 2 over aged players? I am not sure of our players ages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelboy Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Just Newell I think and he is only 20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Just Newell I think and he is only 20. McMillan would be the other one. 1.5.5 “Over Age Players” means Players who are League Registered with the parent Club of the Colt Team and who had attained the age of 19 years on 31 December of the year before the year in which the relevant Season commences; https://spfl.co.uk/docs/067_324__challengecupregulations201730june_1501603596.pdf McMillan was 19 on 18th December last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishyWell Posted September 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Game is on periscope. Nice play by Newell to set up the equaliser. Wasn't Newell, it was the left wing back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewarkfanclub Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 I still maintain a large part of the inclusion of U20 sides was about softening clubs and supporters up for the future attempt at the inclusion of both Rangers and Celtic U20 sides in the lower leagues in Scotland. Happily though for both of them it hasn't gone anywhere near as well as those in favour of their inclusion might have hoped. None of two of them have come close to winning the thing, the anticipated thronging crowds that their supports would bring failed to materialise and the viewing figures from the Celtic games Premier Sports featured last season were so poor they haven't even bothered this year. Was listening to Sportsound today and I think it was Darryl Broadfoot more or less said that the inclusion of "cross border teams" was done to set a precedent with a view of smoothing access to England for Celtic and Rangers. If true, agenda if getting their U20s into the League wouldnt be a surprise. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Was listening to Sportsound today and I think it was Darryl Broadfoot more or less said that the inclusion of "cross border teams" was done to set a precedent with a view of smoothing access to England for Celtic and Rangers. If true, agenda if getting their U20s into the League wouldnt be a surprise. This wouldn't surprise me. I have no objection to Celtic and Sevco joining English leagues, none whatosever, but don't leave their under 20s behind. If they leave they leave end of. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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