Hildy 0 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Sorry,I dont think Rangers or any other teams should be seen as victims cos they are in the playoffs.They are providing added entertainment by playing and should not be penalised for doing so. Victims? The play-offs are a godsend to Rangers. We have the opportunity to participate, make money and get promoted. Where would we have been if there had been no play-offs? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 0 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Victims? The play-offs are a godsend to Rangers. We have the opportunity to participate, make money and get promoted. Where would we have been if there had been no play-offs? Make money? Are you serious? The Club could make a loss on these play-off games. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barca72 440 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Victims? The play-offs are a godsend to Rangers. We have the opportunity to participate, make money and get promoted. Where would we have been if there had been no play-offs? Get promoted, who says so? We could play all of these games, pay the SPFL all of their money and still lose to Motherwell(?), and still lose money. Aren't we so lucky? What game are you watching? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
forlanssister 3,114 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Anybody know how much money ALL clubs participating in the play-offs are getting for their games being shown live on BT Sports or is all this money already secured by the spfl without any 'extra' going towards the teams taking part? A mighty £8250 per team game iirc. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
forlanssister 3,114 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 How is the gate money split by teams in the English play-offs? Do they keep it for themselves or is it shared out between all member clubs? Losing team keep all gate receipts. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,761 Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 The Scottish Professional Football League have told Rangers they cannot let Ibrox season ticket holders into the play-offs for free. Rangers and Motherwell had both stated their intention to follow Hibs' lead from their home play-off last season. On that occasion the Easter Road side were informed by the league that the rule breach would not be prosecuted. However, SPFL Chairman Ralph Topping said: "Our rule book is not a pick and mix." Hibs allowed season ticket holders in for free last season when they lost out to Hamilton Academical in the play-off final. They sought permission to do so from the SPFL board and were informed the rule breach would not be penalised on that occasion. Rangers believe Hibs' move has set a precedent, meaning they cannot be punished for taking a similar stance. With 50% of gate money from each play-off game due to the SPFL, up to three home ties at Ibrox would generate hundreds of thousands of pounds to be shared out among all member clubs. SPFL chairman Ralph Topping Ralph Topping: "Clubs have a clear duty to abide by the rules" On Tuesday, Rangers confirmed that the club's board had "informed the SPFL of their intention that Rangers season ticket holders will not be charged to attend the play-off matches at Ibrox". It added: "The club believes supporters who bought tickets for the entire season should not be asked to pay more." However, the SPFL have written to all clubs potentially involved in the play-offs, reminding them of the rules governing the play-off levy and ticket pricing. Mr Topping said clubs "have a clear and vital duty to abide by the rules and not to disregard them when it suits". The SPFL chairman added: "The rules on play-off levies and ticket pricing were agreed unanimously by all 42 clubs, including those likely to take part in this year's Premiership/Championship Play-Offs, less than two years ago and an attempt to amend them for the benefit of a limited few was overwhelmingly rejected by SPFL clubs at a general meeting just last week. "These rules were introduced for the benefit of all 42 clubs, not a select few. "That's democracy in action and it is a fundamental principle of the league. Everyone can see the dangers of trying to change rules part-way through the season, leading to accusations of self-interest and opportunism. "An overwhelming majority of our 42 clubs voted to continue with the existing model and it is the clear duty of all clubs to respect the rules and the core principle of majority voting. "We must ensure a positive, collective approach if we are to strengthen the league for the benefit of all clubs and as an independent chairman with no club affiliation, I am clear that this is the only way forward for our game. To do otherwise risks the very fabric of the league." http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32562914 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,761 Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 Raman Bhardwaj @STVRaman Few folk asking about minimum pricing for play-off games - there is no minimum pricing. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublusince1982 243 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) topping should just say the other 40 teams outwith the oldfirm do not have enough fans to exist so in this instance Rangers fans need to pay for them. Did we get a vote? are we not still associate members? Rangers fans carrying the spfl on our shoulders once again. Charge £0.01 a ticket. Edited May 2, 2015 by trublusince1982 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,761 Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 topping should just say the other 40 teams outwith the oldfirm do not have enough fans to exist so in this instance Rangers fans need to pay for them. Did we get a vote? are we not still associate members? Rangers fans carrying the spfl on our shoulders once again. Charge a £0.01 a ticket. And charge £15 for match program 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEARGER 1,830 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Rangers must be thinking of very low prices for tickets for the play offs surely? After all DK encouraged fans not to buy ST's in the first place. Would be unfair for ST holders to get free entrance and others pay full price. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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