L1/L2 and Scottish Cup resumption thread

**davhibby** · 03-03-2021 02:09 PM

Just announced the dates.

Second Round: Tuesday, 23 March
Third Round: Saturday, 3 April
Fourth Round: Saturday, 17 April
Fifth Round: Saturday, 24 April
Semi-Finals: Saturday, 8 & Sunday, 9 May
Final: Saturday, 22 May

From having a very sparse schedule, we’re now looking at a very busy April/May if we are to go far in the cup

***Billy Whizz*** · 03-03-2021 02:23 PM

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Just announced the dates.

Second Round: Tuesday, 23 March
Third Round: Saturday, 3 April
Fourth Round: Saturday, 17 April
Fifth Round: Saturday, 24 April
Semi-Finals: Saturday, 8 & Sunday, 9 May
Final: Saturday, 22 May

From having a very sparse schedule, we’re now looking at a very busy April/May if we are to go far in the cup

They’ll need to bring the Premiership season forward, as we have no game on 10th April in the league, but do on 17th and 24th

Wonder where they’ll play the final, as Hampden is getting set up for the Euro’s after the semi final dates

***Diclonius*** · 03-03-2021 02:25 PM

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They’ll need to bring the Premiership season forward, as we have no game on 10th April in the league, but do on 17th and 24th

Wonder where they’ll play the final, as Hampden is getting set up for the Euro’s after the semi final dates

The only neutral option is Murrayfield, so naturally they'll pick the home stadium of whichever OF team makes the final.

To be honest they could hold it at Cathkin Park for all it matters, no-one's going to be there.

***danhibees1875*** · 03-03-2021 02:25 PM

That's disappointing.

We'll just need to come third, and win the cup!

***CropleyWasGod*** · 03-03-2021 02:26 PM

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They’ll need to bring the Premiership season forward, as we have no game on 10th April in the league, but do on 17th and 24th

Wonder where they’ll play the final, as Hampden is getting set up for the Euro’s after the semi final dates

If there are no fans, would that matter? Indeed, if a small number were allowed in, Saughton Enclosure would be fine.

***Billy Whizz*** · 03-03-2021 02:40 PM

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If there are no fans, would that matter? Indeed, if a small number were allowed in, Saughton Enclosure would be fine.

Absolutely could be played anywhere

***Billy Whizz*** · 03-03-2021 04:37 PM

https://spfl.co.uk/news/premiership-post-split-dates

FOLLOWING THE SCOTTISH FA’S ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING THE SCOTTISH CUP, THE PREMIERSHIP POST-SPLIT FIXTURE DATES HAVE NOW BEEN CONFIRMED

Rd 34 – Weekend of 10/11 April
Rd 35 – Midweek of 20/21 April
Rd 36 – Weekend of 1/2 May
Rd 37 – Midweek of 11/12 May
Rd 38 – Weekend of 15/16 May

***Diclonius*** · 03-03-2021 05:03 PM

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https://spfl.co.uk/news/premiership-post-split-dates

FOLLOWING THE SCOTTISH FA’S ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING THE SCOTTISH CUP, THE PREMIERSHIP POST-SPLIT FIXTURE DATES HAVE NOW BEEN CONFIRMED

Rd 34 – Weekend of 10/11 April
Rd 35 – Midweek of 20/21 April
Rd 36 – Weekend of 1/2 May
Rd 37 – Midweek of 11/12 May
Rd 38 – Weekend of 15/16 May

That'll be a fun two months.

**~~calumhibee1~~** · 04-03-2021 10:03 AM

https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/stateme...l-leagues-1-2/

**Wakeyhibee** · 04-03-2021 10:12 AM

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https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/stateme...l-leagues-1-2/

I'm not sure I'm getting this. Do they mean a split followed by playoffs? Or a split with a single play off between 9th and 2nd?

**mjhibby** · 04-03-2021 10:14 AM

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https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/stateme...l-leagues-1-2/

With the raith Dunfermline game off showing that covid will still disrupt the schedule. I admire them for trying but I can see loads of games called off once leagues one and two restart. My guess would be Scottish cup final around end of August / September.

**ballengeich** · 04-03-2021 11:22 AM

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I'm not sure I'm getting this. Do they mean a split followed by playoffs? Or a split with a single play off between 9th and 2nd?

I read it as a split followed by playoffs. As it needs an extension to the season I'd have thought an 18 game season followed by playoffs would be a lot simpler. The proposal put forward will mean the 9th in the championship having a two week gap before playoff games and possibly having to extend contracts so I can see some objections from that division.

**hibbysam** · 04-03-2021 11:24 AM

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I'm not sure I'm getting this. Do they mean a split followed by playoffs? Or a split with a single play off between 9th and 2nd?

Full play offs, remember lower league play offs are just semis and final. It’s not the same format as the Premiership play offs.

**ekhibee** · 04-03-2021 09:20 PM

Is the SC on Premier Sports? If it isn't then I'm cancelling PS.

**hibbysam** · 04-03-2021 09:24 PM

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Is the SC on Premier Sports? If it isn't then I'm cancelling PS.

It is, they’ve already selected their third round ties, Celtic vs Arbroath/Falkirk and Rangers vs Cove 😂

**Magpie** · 04-03-2021 09:37 PM

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Is the SC on Premier Sports? If it isn't then I'm cancelling PS.

Premier Sports have a contract for Scottish Cup games until the end of the 2023/24 season.

**Sir David Gray** · 04-03-2021 10:13 PM

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Is the SC on Premier Sports? If it isn't then I'm cancelling PS.

It is but it's also on BBC.

Both channels have two matches each from rounds 3, 4 and the quarter finals. They get a semi final each (first pick to Premier) and they share the final.

**hibbysam** · 04-03-2021 10:19 PM

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It is but it's also on BBC.

Both channels have two matches each from rounds 3, 4 and the quarter finals. They get a semi final each (first pick to Premier) and they share the final.

Premier sports show both semi finals, BBC get one of the two.

**Sir David Gray** · 04-03-2021 10:29 PM

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Premier sports show both semi finals, BBC get one of the two.

Yes poorly worded.

**Del Boy** · 05-03-2021 02:20 PM

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It is, they’ve already selected their third round ties, Celtic vs Arbroath/Falkirk and Rangers vs Cove 😂

Of course.

Any idea on the bbc games?

**hibbysam** · 05-03-2021 02:34 PM

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Of course.

Any idea on the bbc games?

Don’t think that’s been announced yet. They’ll take a wee bit more care and attention over those, the only reason premier don’t just announce their fixtures to the end of the competition is in case Rangers or Celtic lose or draw each other.

Ross county - Inverness will be a near certainty. Dundee - St Johnstone another. Two derbies and should be fairly competitive too.

***Diclonius*** · 05-03-2021 04:37 PM

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It is, they’ve already selected their third round ties, Celtic vs Arbroath/Falkirk and Rangers vs Cove 😂

If Rangers somehow got a bye to the next round Premier Sports would just show them playing eleven training cones or something.

***Lancs Harp*** · 05-03-2021 04:52 PM

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If Rangers somehow got a bye to the next round Premier Sports would just show them playing eleven training cones or something.

Aye but training cones that knocked Hearts out 3-0 in the previous round

**hibbysam** · 05-03-2021 05:36 PM

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If Rangers somehow got a bye to the next round Premier Sports would just show them playing eleven training cones or something.

They’d find an u17 old firm game from the archives to show instead 😂

**jgl07** · 05-03-2021 07:50 PM

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Premier Sports have a contract for Scottish Cup games until the end of the 2023/24 season.

Oh misery!

**hibby rae** · 05-03-2021 11:02 PM

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The only neutral option is Murrayfield, so naturally they'll pick the home stadium of whichever OF team makes the final.

To be honest they could hold it at Cathkin Park for all it matters, no-one's going to be there.

Think we have a decent Scottish Cup final record at Cathkin Park tbf so I'd take that 😉

**Greenbeard** · 06-03-2021 06:57 AM

That fud Mclauchlin should be even more red faced than usual after referring in the Hibs TV presser y'day to the announcement that the Cup will be concluded this season and saying to JR "That changes things in terms of the prize on offer for 3rd. I presume that that doesn't change your desire to finish 3rd?"
A man of real wisdom is Brian. Did he expect JR to say "Ach it doesn't bother me whether we finish 3rd or 4th so I don't care if we drop more points and I've told the lads just to take it easy until the season end."

***Billy Whizz*** · 22-03-2021 03:39 PM

2nd round is tomorrow night, anyone see any shocks
A bit unfortunate for Highland league teams as they haven’t played since October

Matches kick-off at 7.45pm unless specified
Arbroath v Falkirk
Buckie Thistle v Inverness Caledonian Thistle (8pm)
Brora Rangers v Heart of Midlothian
Dumbarton v Huntly
Elgin City v Ayr United
Formartine United v Annan Athletic
Greenock Morton v Dunfermline Athletic
Keith v Clyde
Nairn County v Montrose (7.30pm)
Partick Thistle v Cowdenbeath
Peterhead v Stenhousemuir
Stirling Albion v Raith Rovers