SPL pushes for reconstruction next year â?? but with no place for Rangers

[calscot 0]

Problem is that time and again it is shown that Scottish football is driven by green and self interest. The SFL are not immune as shown by Elgin.

 

In fact in the so called big show of integrity, you still have to question the motives of putting us into division three. Yes, we wanted to go there as the alternative was more unpalatable and this expunged any fake "favours" to us; however, it also meant almost every SFL club would have at least two home games against Rangers plus extra chances of meeting us in the two big cups and also the Ramsden cup - preferably for them at Ibrox.

 

Not even content with bumper home crowds they also put the prices up as well - the worst of this is Queens Park who gave us the lamest of excuses in trying to justify higher prices when they are planning for a crowd that is probably going to be something like 50 times their normal gate. They are going to take three seasons worth of takings in one game but although the cost per head will surely be down due to economies of scale, they want to charge Rangers fans extra to pay for the extra costs for a big crowd that are obviously already paid for in the normal ticket price. What kind of logic is that?

 

So dangling some pound signs in front of a bunch of SFL clubs, looks to me as if it has a good chance of mesmerising them. The only spanner in the works that could change things is that Rangers won't be there.

[der Berliner 3,834]

But big Butcher should be wary of taking too much of the fine red wine he enjoys.

 

Craig Burley

 

Isn't this a cause for legal action?

 

As for the SPL plans ... as has been explained, the SFL can live of any money they get from Rangers alone, since any deal the SPL has managed these last few years has not given the SFL any more money than we could do. Apparently, the SPL chiefs are oblivious to this. And the fact that all SFL clubs we play against will be financially sound for the first time in decades because of gate receipts, something that would not happen if the current deals with SPL and TV run on.

[Steve1872 4]

Chris McLaughlin‏@BBCchrismclaug

#SPL clubs vote unanimously in favour of two new leagues of 12. They will now put plans to #SFL and #SFA on Thursday.

[aweebluesoandso 290]

Chris McLaughlin‏@BBCchrismclaug

#SPL clubs vote unanimously in favour of two new leagues of 12. They will now put plans to #SFL and #SFA on Thursday.

 

No big surprise there, I sincerely hope the SFL tell them to fook themselves.

[kuznetsov 0]

they are trying to divide the sfl. utter scum.

[Zappa 0]

they are trying to divide the sfl. utter scum.

 

Not only divide the SFL, but trying to strengthen themselves when they're at their weakest point in decades.

[ian1964 10,761]

What is the stadium requirements for the SPL?,is it 10,000 all seated?

[Waltersgotstyle 307]

What is the stadium requirements for the SPL?,is it 10,000 all seated?

 

That was abolished a good few years back.

 

(It was originally reduced to 6,000 however I am not even sure that rule exists now)

[ian1964 10,761]

Don't forget that all this is not being done for the good of Scottish football or the over used "sporting integrity",all these clubs will make their decision on financial reasons.

[54andcounting 0]

The SPL idea is up shit creek without a paddle...the 29 SFL clubs made it clear in July they only want change for the benefit of ALL Scottish clubs.

 

David Longmuir had this to say back then:

 

"I am proud that the First Division clubs made it very clear that they are looking for an all-42 club solution to Scottish football"