ian1964 10,626 Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Scottish Premier League clubs will be asked to consider a change to the league's voting structure at a meeting next month. The 10 non-Old Firm clubs have submitted a resolution to have the 11-1 majority required to pass major issues dropped in favour of a 9-3 system that would effectively end the Glasgow pair's ability to dictate change. There is disenchantment among clubs over a number of matters â?? including the way income is distributed â?? and the hope is a change in voting system would lead to a more equitable system. The issue will be discussed, along with a proposal for an under-20 league and financial fair play matters, at Hampden on April 12. An 11-1 vote will be required to pass the motion, meaning either Celtic or Duff & Phelps, the administrators currently running Rangers, would need to also back the proposal, assuming the other 10 clubs support it as seems likely. Celtic, though, are believed to be unhappy about the suggested changes. Sources close to the club argue the Old Firm contribute around 85% of the SPL's revenue, while they are disappointed at clubs not consulting them. "We hope one of those two groups can be persuaded that this is for the benefit of Scottish professional football," Michael Johnston, the Kilmarnock chairman, told Herald Sport. "It would mean the SPL becoming a more democratic organisation, with just 75% of the votes required to pass a motion instead of more than 90%. If that change goes through, it would open the door to reconstruction, the SFA's pyramid scheme could be implemented, and the key recommendations of the Henry McLeish report could be more easily achieved." http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/football/non-old-firm-clubs-target-change-to-spls-voting-structure.17103076 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,626 Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 CELTIC have threatened to withdraw all co-operation with Sky over plans to change SPL voting. Record Sport understands the champions-elect may refuse to work with the TV giant ahead of this weekend’s Old Firm match, barring the bare minimum required under SPL rules. The threat is in response to the resolution presented last Friday by the 10 clubs outwith the Old Firm aimed at ripping up the league voting structure. With Rangers plunged in administration, the SPL 10 want change but Celtic disagree. And yesterday they told SPL chief executive Neil Doncaster they will continue their stance until the 10 ditch the proposals. The SPL recently agreed a five-year, £80million extension to their TV contract which will kick in this August and run until the summer of 2017. Ironically, Celtic boss Neil Lennon was a pundit for Sky at last night’s St Mirren v Hearts clash but the threat to withhold access ahead of Sunday’s Old Firm derby is real and sources inside the SPL fear for the future of the new deal. It is understood Celtic have spoken with Sky but the move has outraged the non-Old Firm chairmen. The 10 signed up to a document put before the SPL board asking for a resolution to be discussed at next month’s meeting of all clubs. The SPL clubs believe the 11-1 majority required for any kind of structural change is undemocratic, allowing the Old Firm a stranglehold on the game. A source within the 10 said: “We have 10 clubs trying to make the league more democratic and one trying to dictate their agenda to everyone. “But Celtic know without Sky money, every club in the league is up the creek.” A Celtic spokesperson said: “We are sure all supporters would regard these attempts to create division and uncertainty as very concerning, particularly given the current state of the game in Scotland. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/2012/03/22/furious-celtic-in-sky-tv-threat-ahead-of-old-firm-clash-as-row-over-spl-voting-structure-escalates-86908-23797197/ 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluedell 5,482 Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 CELTIC have threatened to withdraw all co-operation with Sky over plans to change SPL voting. What has Sky got to do with SPL voting? F*ckwits. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMazza 0 Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Celtic are essentially relying on us agreeing with them. This is a ransom effectively. Keep it going bhoys, keep building the disgust at your antics. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears 0 Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 But.....but.....but Celtic don't need Rangers???? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebear54 0 Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 But.....but.....but Celtic don't need Rangers???? You're too quick for me. Was just going to post the same thought. They only need us when it suits them. Possibility here that CFC and their fans in particular have screwed up big time. If the 10 get their way, Scottish football will change drastically - not necessarily for the better. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dutchy Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Change is long overdue, but septic don't like democracy as the source of their history suggests. The Medici and the Bourgias are not what you'd call democratic. lol 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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