Talk:Scottish Challenge Cup/GA1

GA Review

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Reviewer: Oldelpaso (talk · contribs) 21:43, 22 April 2013 (UTC)

This is one of those concise topics perfectly suited to GA. I found very little to take issue with while reading through. There were a few phrasing/grammatical things, but they were easier to fix myself as I went along.

• What makes the following reliable sources? bettermeddle.org.uk, stmirren.info?

• I have removed and replaced the two sources mentioned above with newspaper sources. Cal Umbra 12:28, 23 April 2013 (UTC)

• Why does “Clubs in the top-tier are ineligible to compete” need three references?

• Removed excessive referencing. Cal Umbra 23:58, 22 April 2013 (UTC)

• ”The venue may be switched to that of the away team or changed to a neutral venue for security reasons such as being unable to host a club with a large travelling fan base or the venue being unavailable” - are the two occasions in the references the only two, or just examples? If they are the only two occasions, then they might as well be named individually.

• The change for a large travelling fan base is the only occasion I am aware of - Brechin City were drawn at home to Rangers and their home stadium was questioned on its suitability to host a large crowd and was suggested to be moved to Dens Park in Dundee but Brechin ended up hosting it in the end. The reference for the venue being unavailable is just one example of when the venue has changed to a neutral venue due to availability issues. Cal Umbra 00:19, 23 April 2013 (UTC)

• We learn that the competition lasted more than one season due to popularity, but what is the situation today? Is it still a popular competition, or has its reputation changed? How do early round attendances compare to league matches, for instance?

• I have added a section about the competition's popularity in particular with smaller clubs. Cal Umbra 12:28, 23 April 2013 (UTC)
• I have made a comparison of average attendances in the Scottish Football League Third Division with the matches in the earlier rounds (they tend to be quite similar). Noted that attendances generally increase in the latter stages of the tournament. (I have used Annan Athletic as an example in both cases). Cal Umbra 13:02, 23 April 2013 (UTC)

• Were there any specific reasons cited for the decision to invite Highland League clubs? (aside from the obvious effect of 32 clubs making the draw easier). How are the Highland clubs chosen?

• Can't find any reasons other than to make the draw even. Also added explanation on how the two Highland League clubs are chosen (the two highest ranked clubs in the league with a valid Scottish Football Association license). Cal Umbra 23:58, 22 April 2013 (UTC)

Oldelpaso (talk) 21:43, 22 April 2013 (UTC)

Thanks for the quick responses. The changes look good, and I have passed the nomination. Oldelpaso (talk) 16:47, 23 April 2013 (UTC)