ian1964 10,761 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Dundee-Celtic: United States could host Scottish Premiership match Dundee could play Celtic in the United States next season, the first time a Scottish league game will have been held overseas. The Premiership sides are in advanced talks and it is understood the only remaining requirement is the approval of the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL). A formal proposal is set to be put before the SPFL in the next few weeks. Boston and Philadelphia are possible host cities. Talks between Dundee and Celtic and representatives in the United States have been ongoing for some time. "The SPFL board would require to sanction any move for a league game to be played overseas," read an SPFL statement. "To date the SPFL has not received any application from any member club for any games to be played overseas." Texas-based chairman Tim Keyes and managing director John Nelms took over ownership of Dundee in 2013. Celtic, who have played friendlies in the USA, revealed in October they were considering starting a franchise in the country. Dundee, who lost 6-0 at Celtic Park in September, host Celtic at Dens Park on December 30, their only scheduled home game against them this season. The English Premier League is also considering playing an extra round of matches abroad. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34906274 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,199 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 They may as well make it Boston and advertise an IRA-fest - because that is exactly what it would become. The number of republicans in Boston is astounding. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERRAB 3,741 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 They may as well make it Boston and advertise an IRA-fest - because that is exactly what it would become. The number of republicans in Boston is astounding. As the famous Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw once said: 'An Irishman will do anything for his country except live in it' 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluedell 5,679 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 It shouldn't be allowed for a couple of reasons: 1. Sporting integrity - teams, where possible should play an equal number of home and away games. It's unfair on the other teams if Celtic get to play 19 at home, 18 away and one in a neutral ground. 2. Fans - they are being short-changed. It's not correct if they are being prevented from attending all their team's home games. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boabie 230 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 They've failed to attract any audiences in their previous games in the states. As posted above they will turn it into an IRAoke to try to sell tickets this time. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boabie 230 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 It shouldn't be allowed for a couple of reasons: 1. Sporting integrity - teams, where possible should play an equal number of home and away games. It's unfair on the other teams if Celtic get to play 19 at home, 18 away and one in a neutral ground. 2. Fans - they are being short-changed. It's not correct if they are being prevented from attending all their team's home games. Integrity doesn't apply to that lot. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.