Road to Hampden starts again with first Round draw made today.

 

Banks O'Dee vs Cove Rangers

BSC Glasgow vs Auchinleck Talbot

Strathspey Thistle vs Edinburgh University

Lothian Thistle / Girvan vs Kelty Hearts

Preston Athletic vs Fort William

Lossiemouth vs Forres Mechanics

Keith vs Inverurie Loco Works

Spartans vs Coldstream

Hawick Royal Albert vs Huntly

Deveronvale vs Clachnacuddin

Threave Rovers vs University of Stirling

Gala Fairydean Rovers vs Linlithgow Rose

Cumbernauld Colts vs Glasgow University

Nairn County vs Selkirk

Buckie Thistle vs Rothes

Fraserburgh vs Dalbeattie Star

Wick Academy vs Whitehill Welfare

Formartine United vs Gretna 2008

 

Ties to be played on Saturday 26th September 2015

Usual Bullshit from scottish football

 

1995 - Huntly 1-3 Dundee United (Played at Christie Park, Huntly)

 

1996 - Keith 1-10 Sevco (Played at Pittodrie because Kynoch Park was deemed unsuitable)

1996 - Whitehill Welfare 0-3 Celtic (Played at Easter Road because Ferguson Park was deemed unsuitable)

1996 - Inverness CT 0-3 Sevco (Played at Tanndice because Telford Street Park was deemed unsuitable)

 

This is up there with the pathetic 6000 (formerly 10000) seat rule for premier stadiums (a rule purely to satisfy the marauding hordes)

Usual Bullshit from scottish football

 

What is?

What is?

 

 

I think he's implying that games are moved to suit both cheeks of the arse that is the Old Firm but no one else.

 

I think he's implying that games are moved to suit both cheeks of the arse that is the Old Firm but no one else.

 

Pretty sure he can speak for himself but that would be a very foolish thing to attribute to him.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35402932

 

East Kilbride v Celtic: Hamilton rule out hosting Scottish Cup tie

 

Hamilton Academical have told the Scottish FA they are unable to host the Scottish Cup fifth-round tie between East Kilbride and Celtic on 7 February.

Lowland League club East Kilbride had been told by the governing body that it would have to be played at New Douglas Park as their K Park was not suitable.

It said rules dictated that it take place at the nearest suitable stadium.

But Premiership club Accies now say they already have a full programme of events planned for their home pitch.

"It has recently been reported that we will be hosting the William Hill Scottish Cup fifth-round fixture between East Kilbride and Celtic on Sunday 7 February," they said in a club website statement.

"We have a full programme of academy, youth and community events already planned for that weekend and have no intention of altering our club programme and, as a result, will not be in a position to make New Douglas Park available to stage the tie."

East Kilbride secured the biggest game in their history by beating Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale 2-0 on Wednesday.

 

The SFA announced immediately after the game that the tie would be played at New Douglas Park.

However, East Kilbride pointed out that it had been their seventh choice of venue.

They had sent a list to the SFA containing seven possible venues to face the Scottish champions, with their own K Park at the top despite it having a capacity of only around 500.

 

The SFA later issued a statement clarifying its decision and pointing out that section 13 of the competition's rules stated that, if a club's home ground was unsuitable, a tie would be played at the nearest registered venue.

East Kilbride had also suggested the national stadium at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Celtic Park, Broadwood Stadium in Cumbernauld, Airdrieonians' Excelsior Stadium and Partick Thistle's Firhill Stadium in preference to Hamilton's ground.

 

A Hamilton spokesman said they had been sounded at as potential hosts prior to East Kilbride's fourth-round tie, but no subsequent conversation took place ahead of the SFA announcement of the venue.

Nobody the SFA or East Kilbride was available for comment following Accies' website statement.

A Celtic spokesman said: "As the away team, we have had no part to play in this.

"But, clearly from the perspective of Celtic and our supporters, it is essential that this matter is sorted out as quickly as possible by the SFA and as many fans as possible are able to attend the match."

Imagine those foolish nothings telling EK it would be played at a venue and they hadn't even contacted the host club?

 

You can't make up these levels of incompetence. It's incredible.

Quarter finals weekend.

 

Tribute Act currently 1-0 up Dundee.

 

Ross County v United later today with Hibs v Caley and Victim FC v Morton tomorrow.

Well the west coast media and SFA have their wank fest as a semi instead of a possible final. Hibs / Caley vs Arabs.

Well the west coast media and SFA have their wank fest as a semi instead of a possible final. Hibs / Caley vs Arabs.

 

Well they couldn't risk

a) One of them not making the final therefore having to wait until next season to make up for their let down last season

b) Having a 3rd successive Scottish cup final without one of Glasgow horde

 

Think they are really starting to shit at the prospect none of the 3 main Scottish trophies ending up in Glasgow this season

 

Let's hope it goes to a replay and both games are a blood bath.

Let's hope it goes to a replay and both games are a blood bath.

 

 

One thing is for sure. Football won't win.

 

One thing is for sure. Football won't win.

 

It's probably a good thing for us actually.  The Weegia will be completely obsessed and distracted by this, hopefully take some of the heat off of us.

Sevco v Hibs in the final. Means one of them....okay Sevco get to start Europa league round after us. Gutting.

Are Sevco allowed into Europe yet?

Are Sevco allowed into Europe yet?

 

http://thecelticblog.com/2016/02/champions-league/sevco-still-a-long-way-from-a-european-license

Anyone going to watch the final today?

Anyone going to watch the final today?

 

Not me. Heading out to golf shortly.

good luck Hibs, really hoping to see these newly smug sevco vermin beaten.

 

1-1 so far, hibs threw away the lead.

A testament to the popularity of the of worldwide, no coverage of the cup final here in the USofA

Have to say I do not see the hype around Jason Cummings.

Seems to panic in big matches

 

Did enjoy stokes goal being missed by a large chunk of the blue hordes as they decided to set off flares in the west stand about 10 seconds before. All happy and then wondering why there was a sudden roar from the other end

Hibs win then fans fuck it up by invading pitch. Hope the fuckers get hammered.

 

Edit now Tribute fans on as well and there's fighting.

Could see the pitch invasion was going to happen as soon as the goal went in. The hibs fans had all piled forward to the front row of the stands. Think that's the only reason the police cordone line was established so quick.

 

I'm sticking well clear of the city centre til tomorrow

Well that ought to confirm I will never in my lifetime be able to enjoy a pint at a football match again.

Kenny Miller sparked out in the centre circle and other huns getting their dinner handed to them:

 

https://twitter.com/JackMcKelvie/status/734086007717519360