KT Joins Hearts (Kelty)

[Frazerbob]

Kevin Thomson is Kelty Hearts new manager.

[Jim44]

I heard a rumour they were after him. I wonder what sort of money he will be on. Would it be more than he was getting from Rangers?

[Stuart93]

I heard a rumour they were after him. I wonder what sort of money he will be on. Would it be more than he was getting from Rangers?

Aye, kelty chuck cash about like confetti. Watch them spend to get up the leagues

[SMAXXA]

Yeah and expect Tam Courts to be the new UTD manager

[keep the faith]

I think KT will be a very good manager and sure we will watch closely.

[bingo70]

Yeah and expect Tam Courts to be the new UTD manager

Seems to be getting a lot of praise from people within the game.

Not fair to label everyone of that mould as another Cathro but without knowing the guy that would be my fear if I was a Dundee Utd fan.

Brave appointment though, good to see new people getting the chance.

[Peevemor]

Seems to be getting a lot of praise from people within the game.

Not fair to label everyone of that mould as another Cathro but without knowing the guy that would be my fear if I was a Dundee Utd fan.

Brave appointment though, good to see new people getting the chance.

Still a big step down from being Hibs kitman to Dundee Utd. manager.

[DH1875]

Aye, kelty chuck cash about like confetti. Watch them spend to get up the leagues
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Can't be that much though. Why would Ferguson go to Alloa if it wasn't for more money. Certainly wouldn't be going to take a wage cut.

[Jones28]

Can't be that much though. Why would Ferguson go to Allow if it wasn't for more money. Certainly wouldn't be going to take a wage cut.

Maybe jumping a few rungs of the ladder?

[One Day Soon]

Aye, kelty chuck cash about like confetti. Watch them spend to get up the leagues

You're basing that claim on what exactly?

[Stuart93]

You're basing that claim on what exactly?

Got a pal who was playing in the same league as them the past few years for another team.

You aren’t affording players like Kallum Higginbotham, Dylan Easton, Nathan Austin etc at that level if you aren’t chucking money at them.

[JimBHibees]

Yeah and expect Tam Courts to be the new UTD manager

who he?

[CraigHibee]

good luck to him, hope he does a decent job

[EI255]

I think KT will be a very good manager and sure we will watch closely.Hopefully a better manager than radio pundit.

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[PatHead]

Yeah and expect Tam Courts to be the new UTD manager

Dundee United fans aren't happy. Especially with the Director of Football's son getting a first team coaching role.

[DH1875]

Maybe jumping a few rungs of the ladder?

Are they part time?

[500miles]

You're basing that claim on what exactly?

I know a Kelty coach, and Barry Ferguson was putting his own money in to sign players. They will have been spending a comparative fortune.

[oldbutdim]

I know a Kelty coach, and Barry Ferguson was putting his own money in to sign players. They will have been spending a comparative fortune.

Bit of luck he transferred all his assets to his wife before Hector caught up with him.

[Heckys Wheel]

Good luck to the guy. Follow him on Twitter and he’s obviously passionate about coaching. Could be a good move for him if Kelty are ambitious to climb the leagues.

[H18 SFR]

Seems that the Lowland league are refusing to take Brechin City following their relegation. I wonder if this will impact Kelty’s promotion?

[Billy Whizz]

Seems that the Lowland league are refusing to take Brechin City following their relegation. I wonder if this will impact Kelty’s promotion?

Think Brechin wanted to go into Lowland league, rather than Highland league
Should have no bearing on Kelty gaining promotion

[Lancs Harp]

Think Brechin wanted to go into Lowland league, rather than Highland league
Should have no bearing on Kelty gaining promotion

I guess this is down to geography. In England we have Gloucester City playing in the Conference North for instance, there's no way you could consider Gloucester North but with regionally split leagues these anomolies occur.

You can understand Lowland teams not relishing a trip up to Brechin based on cost etc.

[tonyrougier123]

Just made jordon Forster his first signing KT,no bad start.

[H18 SFR]

Think Brechin wanted to go into Lowland league, rather than Highland league
Should have no bearing on Kelty gaining promotion

Happy with the route up the way for their member clubs but not happy to take the team coming down. It is a bit amateurish.

[Peevemor]

Happy with the route up the way for their member clubs but not happy to take the team coming down. It is a bit amateurish.I've hardly followed the story, but I'd imagine it's to avoid setting a precedent of clubs choosing their league.

[Smartie]

I guess this is down to geography. In England we have Gloucester City playing in the Conference North for instance, there's no way you could consider Gloucester North but with regionally split leagues these anomolies occur.

You can understand Lowland teams not relishing a trip up to Brechin based on cost etc.

Is it THAT bad an extra cost - a bit more fuel required to get to a couple of games per season per team? Then a wee bit longer on the bus / in the car.

[Lancs Harp]

Is it THAT bad an extra cost - a bit more fuel required to get to a couple of games per season per team? Then a wee bit longer on the bus / in the car.

Well I think if you had a blank sheet and were planning a Lowland league and a Highland league you wouldnt put Brechin in the Lowland League would you?

[Peevemor]

Is it THAT bad an extra cost - a bit more fuel required to get to a couple of games per season per team? Then a wee bit longer on the bus / in the car.I think I read that it was because most of their players already had to travel North to Brechin and the distances involved for some matches in the Highlands were pretty much out of the question for part time players. They've spent years playing most of their games in the lowland league area.

[Glory Lurker]

Without getting the map out, I think Brechin is closer by road to more Lowland teams than Highland.

[ancient hibee]

I've hardly followed the story, but I'd imagine it's to avoid setting a precedent of clubs choosing their league.

Are Brechin making a choice or just replacing the team going up?

[Lancs Harp]

Without getting the map out, I think Brechin is closer by road to more Lowland teams than Highland.

maybe but it would seem Lowland League teams disagree.

[Peevemor]

Are Brechin making a choice or just replacing the team going up?Brechin are being forced into the Highland League.

"The rules of the tier 5 leagues state that Scottish clubs situated below Dundee will enter the Lowland League and clubs, like Brechin City, positioned above the cut-off will enter the Highland League."

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/lowland-league-clubs-unanimously-reject-24210716

[blackpoolhibs]

For such a big hibs fan, he does like to hold aloft above his head an array of really horrible scarfs.

[SHODAN]

Good luck to Thomson. Can't wish any luck to Kelty even though they are very near to where I am now, considering the name - sorry!

[Crammond Hibee]

For such a big hibs fan, he does like to hold aloft above his head an array of really horrible scarfs.

You’re telling me
He wants to be the Rangers manager
I certainly hope he is

[EI255]

Good luck to Thomson. Can't wish any luck to Kelty even though they are very near to where I am now, considering the name - sorry!Piss on Kelty and their horrible fans. Sorry, but they are a poor addition to the leagues.

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[I'm Spartacus]

I didn't even know Barry Ferguson had left!

[Toldo123]

I know a Kelty coach, and Barry Ferguson was putting his own money in to sign players. They will have been spending a comparative fortune.Barry Ferguson was bankrupt a couple of years ago. Rumours were he had cash stashed away.

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[O'Rourke3]

I think I read that it was because most of their players already had to travel North to Brechin and the distances involved for some matches in the Highlands were pretty much out of the question for part time players. They've spent years playing most of their games in the lowland league area.Not sure if that was the reason but they were making a lot of noise last year about trying to ensure Lowland League regardless of who won. With Kelty going up, the LL was obvious but I think their behaviour last year attempting to bully the LL into an agreement obviously put noses out.

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[oldbutdim]

Barry Ferguson was bankrupt a couple of years ago. Rumours were he had cash stashed away.

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No, he had decent advice and transferred his assets to his wife several years ago so that the taxman couldn't grab them.

[davhibby]

Brechin are being forced into the Highland League.

"The rules of the tier 5 leagues state that Scottish clubs situated below Dundee will enter the Lowland League and clubs, like Brechin City, positioned above the cut-off will enter the Highland League."

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/lowland-league-clubs-unanimously-reject-24210716

And rightfully so. The fact that they even think they should be allowed in to the Lowland League is laughable. From next season there’s a feeder league below the Highland League made up of Dundee/Angus ex juniors too