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Sky wasnt around in the 60s, 70s and 80s and neither was big money in the game yet thats when Scottish teams were at their best and competed with the top of europe. Its the runners from the grass roots to the top that needs rid of poison....once we have a more attractive product then SKY will come knocking. They know Rangers and Celtic are a money maker for them.

At first thought I wasnt keen with this but on second thoughts id have him ahead of the likes of Coyle who is linked. Strachan Smith and Jordan and way out leaders for the post first.

33% of our turnover is a higher figure of 66% of St Mirren / St Johnstones turnover. If turnover increases our wage cap could still be quite a high amount. Season ticket prices were dropped this season so when we get back to the top flight its natural ST would go up.

A club not in debt...sounds rather sensible to me. A wage cap will probably come into play for all teams eventually. Ok so Man City will be able to cap it higher than most but with financial fair play kicking in they might have to tighten things up rapidly next season. These new rules is what I think is keeping Wenger in a job at Arsenal. Anyway it will probably be on basic wage only, players can still make nice add-ons in bonuses and signing on fees. If we are still plying our trade in Scotland then this cap is a must! If we eventually get an Atlantic league or move down south due to the SPL surviving as it stands then the cap increases.

Sounds like its well worth a shot...how can it be any worse than the current set up. If it doesnt work out at least they tried to restructure. 30 games is a tad on the low side but that could allow for a winter break plus the league cup games being played on weekends rather than midweeks - giving better crowds.

Take a bow son. You often read about spectacular over heads kicks and some are over rated but that was sublime. Makes Rooneys v Man City look like a tap in.

Shows how far we went backwards. That would have been a 5-0 win in the past. I think if Levein was in charge we'd have drawn.

Surely one for the cameras. Id imagine MK Dons will get a sell out. Although does the top tier of their stadium still not get used?

Agree and how was he ever going to field a winning formula with a split dressing room and people undermining him. It played into the opposition hands straight away.

Might be a bit tricky to find a team Kenny unless you pay your own wages! Aberdeen seem to be picking up a lot of ex Gers who are playing out their careers but they cant afford him.

Pete will know the prices of some games, he goes to Dortmund. I have read German tickets are low priced which is amazing value for money considering its a cracking league. I like the BPL for interest and entertainment but the Bundesliga is certainly my 2nd choice of league to watch at the moment. Always liked Serie A but its not as good as it once was.

Only if the relegated teams voted FOR the change. If not then they make their own bed.

Im not a qualified lawyer but what did it state in his contract? If sacked he remains paid until the end of contract on monthly basis or gets paid all upfront. One doughball v a group of doughballs. We is Regan also still in a job? He isnt fit and proper and shouldnt be allowed to name the next Scotland boss.

Dont often read his blogs but found myself familiar with most on it on what Ive been saying. SFL hold the top cards and have the numbers (clubs). I said on another post they should break away and hopefully the Div 1 clubs see there is no financial gain going to the SPL so should reject promotion. SFL can then in turn reject the relegated SPL club at the end of the season.

Who was his uncle again...also played full back for Leeds at same time??? That was a cracking team they had.

Yes kind of agree and OK we want to make friends but not fund clubs at the same time. However it would seem to be a bit of a one off or maybe for 2 years only (after promotion to Div 1 the relegated SPL clubs dont get an invite). But it would show good gesture from the club. I guess you could let the 2 clubs play off for the spot rather than draw them out of a hat, or even ask them to sent a combined XI for it. Having Milan and Hamburg would over shadow East Fife and Stranraer.

The first thing is at least the SFL are showing a bit of movement with the need to restructure. Also their idea will mean the majority of the SPL will still play top flight football when it starts as the top league gets an expansion....as that is a positive move I only expect it to be knocked back. The down side is the start date of 2015, that means the current disaster set up will spiral down wards even more in 2-3 years. Therefore whats wrong with getting it going from next season or the season after. SFL hold a lot of cards now. All members must know the bad shape of the SPL so should the SFA and SPL knock this back without even review then the SFL should break away. Div 1 clubs should reject promotion. It might mean a slight loss of TV money for 1 season (or not at all if SKY dont renew) and a 2 big gates from when Celtic visit but long term they would get that back from when Rangers are in town. Also, who knows what dangers there are of entering the SPL, that league looks like its in meltdown already. Im not so sure about propelling a B side into the lower league, I would have it restuctured so regional leagues are below the new Div 2 with promotion and relegation active then start our B team off in the regional league. That dangles a carrott for them to get promotion and gives them something to play for....would be benefical to have them more competitive.

How about cups, can they still be drawn in the cup?

Thought this would be right up your street, getting to see Ally's training methods first hand!

Pre season tournament would be better option with Rangers, AC Milan, Hamburg and 1 of the SFL clubs. Play 2 games on the same day and there will likely be a bumper crowd. Shame one club has to miss out but some arrangement could be made with the 2 clubs that they split their share of the money then draw them from a hat to see who gets to play.

Jammy City again. Dzeko is making a habit of late winners. Great win for West Ham.

You want me to have a word with her? Chili con carne, wine and tiger beer - great start to the day!

And you hand the baton over to me...time for a sunday sesh :cheers:

Agree. I can now see why some Arsenal fans would want Wenger to go, his stubborness has had a too big effect. With Guardiola available I wonder how many Gooners would take a swap!

Nowhere near it today....50 quid treble on Arsenal Everton and Leeds. Leeds got a royal dooing, that should be that twat Warnock out of a job.