Jasg Posted July 25, 2020 Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 Got to admire Darvel signing all these players when they don’t even have a start date for the league! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killie billies pal Posted July 26, 2020 Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 On 7/23/2020 at 10:04 AM, funky monkey said: I'm a Buffs fan and it's right to say that we never invested in our infrastructure when we had money, hence our move to KSC, so credit to Darvel for that. The question around Darvel is, what kind of potential does the club have to support the level of investment being made? I always see Hurlford as the junior club of Kilmarnock, but despite past investment and success in the juniors, the club hasn't really grown much. Darvel is much the same I think, unless they harness the potential of the Valley towns and potentially Kilmarnock itself, what potential is there for them to grow as a club. Obviously Talbot are the benchmark for a village club, but it's clear that the football club is the absolute focal point of the village and , in some ways, the whole village rallies around the club as it represents two fingers up to all of the negative things that have hit the town since the demise of the mines. Also, continuing and ongoing success has drawn supporters from near and far to watch Talbot, a remarkable achievement. Do Talbot have much more room for growth going into senior football, possibly not, it could be argued that they'll have the most to lose as I can't see them continuing to enjoy the same level of success in the new structure. On to my own club, we've now had a year at KSC and the committee are working wonders to improve upon the infrastructure at the club for the benefit of the community as a whole. Kilwinning has a population circa 25000 so plenty of potential in terms of increasing the supporter base. The club has developed a pathway for all levels of football at KSC where all boys clubs play with a Buffs jersey on. Sponsors are wanting to invest in the club because they can see a great project emerging. This included free season tickets for all primary school age kids in the town last season. The new structure is certainly an exciting development and the move away from junior to senior will almost certainly raise the level of ambition for many clubs. Ayrshire has a strong tradition in junior football, hopefully all of the Ayrshire clubs big and small go on to thrive in the new structure. Also The Buffs need to sort out the current impasse with fans refusing to move to “Pennyburn”( their words not mine) along with the club. KSC is a fabulous set up , however it would be good if teams could be spread around the town, pitches in Pubby, Corsehill, Woodwynd and Dirrans are now unused. Regarding Meadow, I feel they are slaughtered by actions from late 90’s early 00’s , currently they have a new Development team and have installed a fantastic young coach, over £7k has been raised to install floodlights at Meadow Park and covered enclosure units have been placed in areas around the pitch. All of this being financed by a forward thinking committee utilising fund raising event’s. The Social club under the stand is a very smart addition to a match day experience, something that all the juniors seem to be able to run without any issues, how can that be? Oh aye, no old firm. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funky monkey Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 21 hours ago, killie billies pal said: Also The Buffs need to sort out the current impasse with fans refusing to move to “Pennyburn”( their words not mine) along with the club. KSC is a fabulous set up , however it would be good if teams could be spread around the town, pitches in Pubby, Corsehill, Woodwynd and Dirrans are now unused. Regarding Meadow, I feel they are slaughtered by actions from late 90’s early 00’s , currently they have a new Development team and have installed a fantastic young coach, over £7k has been raised to install floodlights at Meadow Park and covered enclosure units have been placed in areas around the pitch. All of this being financed by a forward thinking committee utilising fund raising event’s. The Social club under the stand is a very smart addition to a match day experience, something that all the juniors seem to be able to run without any issues, how can that be? Oh aye, no old firm. For every Buffs fan that chose not to follow the club to KSC, another one has taken their place. The fan base is changing and will continue to change with the pathway creating that interest. There's not many staying away now. The Medda have done well following the IR issues, committee are putting the club on the right road. As a Buffs fan, good that our local rivals are on a sound footing going into the new structure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_dug Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 (edited) I see Bonnyton Thistle have appeared in tier 6 alongside the juniors. What league were they in before the changes. I thought they were amateur? Edited July 27, 2020 by red_dug 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelesboots Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 45 minutes ago, red_dug said: I see Bonnyton Thistle have appeared in tier 6 alongside the juniors. What league were they in before the changes. I thought they were amateur? They were in the South of Scotland League and have now joined the West of Scotland Football League. These clubs are all now senior clubs and have left Junior football. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_dug Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 3 hours ago, Pelesboots said: They were in the South of Scotland League and have now joined the West of Scotland Football League. These clubs are all now senior clubs and have left Junior football. Cheers. I'm well aware they're no longer juniors. I also knew bonnyton had never been at that level. Which was the reason I asked where they had been playing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funky monkey Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 1 hour ago, red_dug said: Cheers. I'm well aware they're no longer juniors. I also knew bonnyton had never been at that level. Which was the reason I asked where they had been playing. It has caused some confusion. They were playing a tier above the juniors last season. Be interesting to see how they compete in a league that will see up to 7 clubs relegated after the end of the first season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyjohnston Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 On 7/15/2020 at 8:06 PM, theboyjohnston said: Chris Erskine signed for East Kilbride. The likes of Albion Rovers are in for a rude awakening if the Juniors are signing this level of talent. Connor Brennan and Kyle Hutton now signed from the senior ranks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumpweed Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 I watched Ross County for the first time in a while tonight. Liked the look of Ross Stewart and seen he was a local boy who came from the juniors (ardeer and kilwinning). What's the story with him. Was he at Killie as a youth? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pompey Repatriated Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 49 minutes ago, theboyjohnston said: Connor Brennan There's a name is forgotten. Don't think he was the worst keeper we've had 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Twonky65 Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 Likely destination for Adam frizzell or devlin mackay? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaker71 Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 On 8/3/2020 at 10:56 PM, Pompey Repatriated said: There's a name is forgotten. Don't think he was the worst keeper we've had No that was Doobydoo! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch14 Posted October 24, 2020 Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 Good wee feature on A View From The Terrace last night. The changing rooms there are ridiculous, some amount of money pumped in there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_dug Posted October 25, 2020 Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 Whole ground is light years ahead of where it was 5 years ago. Not sure if the lights are up yet but they're in the pipeline. Good wee day out at the games, hopefully joining the wosl won't curtail the experience with rules and regulations. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killie billies pal Posted October 29, 2020 Report Share Posted October 29, 2020 On 10/24/2020 at 8:15 AM, mitch14 said: Good wee feature on A View From The Terrace last night. The changing rooms there are ridiculous, some amount of money pumped in there. Better giving it to the community than the taxman 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4mmy31 Posted March 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 Their new flood lights are in, next up a new state of the art grass pitch, irrigation and drainage system. Some set up doon the brae..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big sexy Posted March 18, 2021 Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 21 hours ago, C4mmy31 said: Their new flood lights are in, next up a new state of the art grass pitch, irrigation and drainage system. Some set up doon the brae..... Whats happened to the pitch 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4mmy31 Posted March 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Big sexy said: Whats happened to the pitch They are installing a new state of the art grass pitch, irrigation and drainage system. Work starts in the next week or so.... On a side note.... They've just loaned Meggat, Kilpatrick & Allan to Stirling Albion and another to Albion Rovers till the end of the season ? ? Edited March 19, 2021 by C4mmy31 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 10 hours ago, Big sexy said: Whats happened to the pitch Looks for all the world like someone's been doing some off roading while there's been no games on. Don't suppose it matters if it's getting relaid. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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