weeyin Posted June 28 Report Share Posted June 28 I'm still cynical about the ban, but in Livi's case they were told by the SPFL after their playoff win that their old plastic did not meet Premiership standards and had to rip it up. Martindale said at that point it wasn't feasible to lay a grass pitch that would ready in time for the start of the season. That may be true, but I can see them using it as an excuse to extend its use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewarkfanclub Posted June 28 Report Share Posted June 28 I would imagine both they and Falkirk will look to challenge it. To be fair, I will wait until I see how the new pitches play this season before passing judgement. I agree that some of the grass pitches we played on over the last couple of seasons werent always the best. St Johnstone being the most obvious in the cup game and the following week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted June 29 Report Share Posted June 29 I've seen enough evidence in the UK and in the US (where there are many) to pass judgement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted June 29 Report Share Posted June 29 8 hours ago, joewarkfanclub said: I would imagine both they and Falkirk will look to challenge it. Almost certainly. Any appeal should be dismissed PDQ. Both clubs have known about this for some time and chosen to ignore it. In Livingston's case they said, when it was laid, that their current pitch was absolutely excellent. If thats the case why upgrade it? In Falkirks's case they chose to prioritise the playing squad over pitch improvements now the chickens are coming home to roost. Deja Vu in their case? Will this go to a vote, where other issues will be in the mix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennyc Posted June 29 Report Share Posted June 29 In truth, although I much prefer grass, I am not 100% against artificial if it is good quality and maintained properly. In Falkirk’s defence they have just about the best non grass surface I have seen and it plays true. The real crime has been the authorities ignoring sub standard surfaces which are a danger to players and also ruin games. Killie, Livi and Accies as prime examples. If Livi have been told to upgrade then it’s not before time. Hopefully the criteria change will be enforced. Time will tell. Anyway, back to former employees, I still hope SK crashes and burns no matter what surface his new charges end up playing on. His bring in as many new players, including crocks, policy appears to be in full flow. I give him until Christmas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfan Posted June 29 Report Share Posted June 29 A quarter of the Premiership will now be played on dogshit astroturf, and we’re all just meant to pretend that’s acceptable? Fuck off. If you can’t grow grass in Scotland, you’ve no right playing professional football. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewarkfanclub Posted June 29 Report Share Posted June 29 1 hour ago, wellfan said: A quarter of the Premiership will now be played on dogshit astroturf, and we’re all just meant to pretend that’s acceptable? Fuck off. If you can’t grow grass in Scotland, you’ve no right playing professional football. Im all for football being played on grass. We used to have one of the worst grass pitches in the league and now its one of the best. So it can be done on a small budget. Like others have said, you have to prioritise. If standards are set it forces that decision on clubs, which is fine. But imho, there should also be standards for grass pitches. Ours used to be horrible during the winter months. St Johnstones was poor last year and other clubs have had dodgy grass pitches. The rules shouldnt just be applied to plastic if we are serious about improving standands...... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderpig Posted June 29 Report Share Posted June 29 1 hour ago, wellfan said: A quarter of the Premiership will now be played on dogshit astroturf, and we’re all just meant to pretend that’s acceptable? Fuck off. If you can’t grow grass in Scotland, you’ve no right playing professional football. Totally agree, we should be thankful neither of the ugly sisters have a plastic pitch, then the SPFL would make it the required standard for every team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderpig Posted June 30 Report Share Posted June 30 Lee Erwin, is off to Jordan for his latest club, he must be on a decent wage to head to that part of the world with all that's going on right now https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/25274879.scottish-striker-lee-erwin-completes-surprise-move-jordan/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted June 30 Report Share Posted June 30 7 minutes ago, Spiderpig said: Lee Erwin, is off to Jordan for his latest club, he must be on a decent wage to head to that part of the world with all that's going on right now https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/25274879.scottish-striker-lee-erwin-completes-surprise-move-jordan/ Jordan is not involved in the conflicts in the Middle East, probably one of the safer places to live, so good luck to him, hope he enjoys his time there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numpty Posted June 30 Report Share Posted June 30 44 minutes ago, Mad Dog said: Jordan is not involved in the conflicts in the Middle East, probably one of the safer places to live, so good luck to him, hope he enjoys his time there. Safe it may be, but still fairly abusey on the human rights front. Not somewhere I'd be delighted for any of my friends or family to be earning a living, but to each their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mio Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 Saw big bevis mugabe in Bothwell today with his missus. Kilmarnock maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 30 minutes ago, mio said: Saw big bevis mugabe in Bothwell today with his missus. Kilmarnock maybe? Or St Mirren, given Robinson signed him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mio Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 18 minutes ago, weeyin said: Or St Mirren, given Robinson signed him? Right enough, I forgot that connection. He’s Some size of a unit, he was certainly wolfing down his lunch at the Shanghai tea house, not the best pre season meal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinBragg Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 1 hour ago, mio said: Saw big bevis mugabe in Bothwell today with his missus. Kilmarnock maybe? It says much about our current defensive options that he probably walks into our first team... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mio Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 2 minutes ago, MelvinBragg said: It says much about our current defensive options that he probably walks into our first team... I always liked him, I know a lot of the fans didn’t rate him and he was a bit haphazard at times but I think looking at what we have now, he is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 1 hour ago, MelvinBragg said: It says much about our current defensive options that he probably walks into our first team... I like Bevis, but he had as many mistakes and as many poor passes in him as our current defenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 3 hours ago, mio said: Right enough, I forgot that connection. He’s Some size of a unit, he was certainly wolfing down his lunch at the Shanghai tea house, not the best pre season meal. But quality scran 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numpty Posted July 4 Report Share Posted July 4 Watching Ross Tierney playing for Bohs against St Pat's on the telly here. He hasn't changed.... a couple of good tackles, a couple of bad ones, set up a couple of good chances, and failed to get his shot away every time he had one himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Tosh Posted July 9 Report Share Posted July 9 https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/2025/07/09/ryan-bowman-former-shrewsbury-striker-handed-42-month-ban-for-betting-breaches/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted July 9 Report Share Posted July 9 Very sad news indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stv Posted July 9 Report Share Posted July 9 Aye I liked the bowman when he played for us always gave 100%. 3 year ban will mean his career is more or less over now. 😪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderpig Posted July 9 Report Share Posted July 9 43 minutes ago, stv said: Aye I liked the bowman when he played for us always gave 100%. 3 year ban will mean his career is more or less over now. 😪 Aye i liked him as well, especially in the league cup semi against rangers putting himself about with his elbows out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewarkfanclub Posted July 9 Report Share Posted July 9 Loved the Spanish Archer! 🧡❤️🧡 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted July 9 Report Share Posted July 9 Never realised that he'd had heart surgery fairly recently. Really hope he can sort out his addiction problem, I liked him when he was at Fir Park - proper big, strong workhorse of a player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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