BrahimHemdani 1 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 The final results of the SD Scotland survey have now been published. The survey was completed between 17 - 22 December by 4,931 supporters from clubs across the whole spectrum of Scottish football ââ?¬â?? from the SPL and SFL through to Junior and non-league clubs - and was analysed by Red Circle Communications. Around one third of respondants left comments which is remarkably high for this type of survey. 68% of respondents were not Trust members. The main findings were: A clear preference for a larger top league. 77% prefer a 16 (50%) or 18 (27%) team league. 88% oppose a reduction from 12 to 10 teams. These results hold true for fans of both SPL and SFL clubs. A clear feeling that fans have not been consulted: 93% do not feel consulted. 87% want fans represented at the SFA level. 80% want fans to have more say at their club. Some elements of the SPL proposal have support: 77% support play-offs between top two divisions. 66% support a winter break ââ?¬â?? although there are reservations over when. 71% support an earlier start to the season. Other elements show mixed results and differences between fans of SPL and SFL clubs: Summer season ââ?¬â?? 48% support, 35% oppose Regionalisation ââ?¬â?? 48% opposition from SFL supporters (those most likely to be affected) ââ?¬â?? but overall 49% support the proposal 'B' Teams entering league structure ââ?¬â?? strong opposition (79%) from SFL supporters but general support (59%) from SPL fans. The full results have been sent to the clubs and football administrators ahead of the SPL meeting tomorrow. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluedell 5,679 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 What percentage of respondents were OF supporters? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 0 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 What percentage of respondents were OF supporters? A full breakdown of what teams they supported would be interesting. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mac Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 We're aAll Scottish football fans at the end of the day. This is a chance to finally do something good for our game but will the supporters clear views be taken into account? It seems that TV maney is more important than supporters, but the TV companies need us to boost their viewer ratings! 16 or 18 team top division is the best imo (plus many others by the sounds of it) 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrahimHemdani 1 Posted January 3, 2011 Author Share Posted January 3, 2011 What percentage of respondents were OF supporters? Respondents were not asked what team they supported. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrahimHemdani 1 Posted January 3, 2011 Author Share Posted January 3, 2011 A full breakdown of what teams they supported would be interesting. As per other reply, fans were not asked this question but 59% supported a team in the SPL. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluedell 5,679 Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 As per other reply, fans were not asked this question but 59% supported a team in the SPL. What percentage of SPL club supporters want an expanded SPL? It's obvious that supporters outside the SPL would want an enlarged SPL, but they are in the minority. I'd suggest that of the people that attend senior games that only 20% attend non-SPL games, which suggests that the response is unrepresentative. SD should be doing such analysis in their press releases. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calscot 0 Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Fans will vote for what is best for their team, not what's best for Scottish football. Answers will reflect which teams' supporters you ask. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gers4Life 0 Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Fans will vote for what is best for their team, not what's best for Scottish football. Answers will reflect which teams' supporters you ask. Very much hit the nail the head there cal 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mac Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Fans will vote for what is best for their team, not what's best for Scottish football. Answers will reflect which teams' supporters you ask. I really don't think so, almost every fellow football fan i've spoken to about this has said that type of aptitude that has got us to where we are now! The time for doing best for yourself must surely be past, it is the very future of Scottish football that is at stake here. Two sets of 10 teams would be the final nail inthe coffin for our game imo. Two up/down -yes Play offs - yes Earlier start - yes Winter break -yes (when though, any time from Nov - March?) Summer football -yes (Good/Bad for TV, there's nothing else bar cricket on Sky?) OF 2nd teams in bottom division -yes I could live with some or all of the above, but we must get away from playing each other four times! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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