Juniorsparkie 491 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 English football could be heading for its biggest shake-up since the creation of the Premier League in 1992. The Football League wants to create an extra division with 20 teams in each from 2019-20. It would mean England had 100 teams in five divisions, up from 92. Currently, there are 24 teams in the Championship, League One and League Two. The Football League says the move would tackle fixture congestion and boost the finances of its members. The Premier League and the FA have backed the proposal "in principle". The current 72 Football League clubs will decide whether they support the move at their annual general meeting in June 2017. "There are clear benefits for everyone," Football League chief executive Shaun Harvey told BBC Sport. "It is about taking a step back to try to work out what is best for English football. "We hope that the Football League taking this first step is the catalyst for future change." Why change the current system? The Football League believes the move would help: Ensure more games are played on weekends and Bank Holidays; Remove fixture congestion and clashes; Help Football League clubs make more money; Keep the play-off finals on the last weekend of the domestic season. Harvey said the Premier League and the FA have backed the idea in principle because "they can see potential benefits on an international basis". "The whole game needs to come together," he added. "It is about finding solutions that supports English football for the future." How would the restructure be implemented? For the proposal to be approved, it needs the backing of 65 Football League clubs (90%) at next year's AGM. The Football League says its board is offering "no recommendation other than asking its members to give full consideration to the proposal". The decision will have to be confirmed by November 2017. Relegation from the Football League would be scrapped in the 2018-19 season before the restructure for the following season. How the promotion/relegation system would work during 2018-19 is still to be determined. Where would the extra teams come from? Currently, the bottom two teams in League Two are relegated from the Football League to the National League. They would not go down at the end of the 2018-19 season, said Harvey. Six other clubs - in addition to the two clubs already promoted from the National League - would join the Football League. "The logical place for the extra clubs to come from would be promoting the next six teams from the National League," said Harvey. "Some of those teams are already professional and the extension to the league may suit them." Scottish Premiership sides Celtic and Rangers have long been linked with moving into the English pyramid. In 2009, Premier League clubs voted to reject a proposal to bring the Old Firm rivals into the English top flight. Will Football League clubs lose revenue? The major impact would be felt by Football League clubs, who would see their number of matches reduced from 46 to 38 per season. Despite the potential of losing revenue from three fewer home matches, Harvey has asked the 72 clubs to take a "broader view of English football". "We have to make sure none of our clubs are in a financially worse position," he added. "Our clubs shouldn't be the only one to shoulder the burden. We won't be looking for clubs to take a financial haircut to support this. "We believe focusing on weekend games will, over period of time, drive bigger attendances and increase quality of performance on the pitch." What about the fans? Long midweek trips across the country for fans are "in the main" going to disappear, said Harvey. "There a hardcore of fans who are more than happy to go length and breadth of the country," he added. "But I think less games will make the Saturday at a stadium more special and more important. "It is going to be interesting to see how fans accept this. I'm hopeful it will be positive." Answers on a £20 note please. Reams of will we ? wont we ? remember when the EsssssPL wanted to get rid ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromDeAnglais 5,470 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 The Premier League have 8.4 billion reasons for not wanting us in their setup. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Will Follow Rangers 12,916 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 No. Never gonna happen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniorsparkie 491 Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 1 minute ago, wewillfollowrangers said: No. Never gonna happen. I quite agree but this will be all over the press shortly, especially the mhanky mob thinking that down south love their Plastic Paddy pretensions Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Will Follow Rangers 12,916 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Just now, Juniorsparkie said: I quite agree but this will be all over the press shortly, especially the mhanky mob thinking that down south love their Plastic Paddy pretensions Im quite happy our club inquired once and was told no while the tarriers haven't ever let it go and have repeatedly been told no. I'm convinced their master plan was to destroy us so they could claim special dispensation from uefa to join english leagues. As usual with them, fail fail. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sket 13,610 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 No. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddybears1872 129 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Would have to start at the bottom,Only fair, Another 5 years plus, in lower league's, Pity we did'nt get that chance a few years back. I wish it could have happened. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
40delboy40 248 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Here we go again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbGER 24,518 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Naw Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATP-FOREVER 5,231 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 I think that both Scottish clubs, Rangers and celtic; should move to their place of destiny - Rangers to a British league and celtic to an oirish league. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamibianBear 1,851 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 The speculation is bound to be there the closer we get to any league shake up. English clubs may well want to take us but can you see them wanting to take a team that glorifies those that sought to kill them? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumnockbear 2,446 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Never happen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumnockbear 2,446 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Scottish game would be dead if it did. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyscott1963 18,208 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 28 minutes ago, WATP-FOREVER said: I think that both Scottish clubs, Rangers and celtic; should move to their place of destiny - Rangers to a British league and celtic to an oirish league. Wish I was able to quote you on that. Would really love the fact that the tinks never had the chance to play us ever again Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack The Flipper 5,936 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Rangers is a scottish club, I don't want that to end. I don't give a shit if scottish football in general is shit, I don't want to turn my back on our history that easily. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat 4,511 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 I can't see this happening any time soon unless SKY push for the OF to join the English league - then it could become a real possibility. As always - money talks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson83 1,059 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 This again ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWB72 1,523 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 If Sky want it to happen it will happen simple as that But to be honest I'm more than happy with where we are Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZed 4,510 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 I wonder if this is the opening step towards a British league. They want 20 more teams, league 2 is dire at the moment. Throw in 10 Scottish teams to attract an audience, the SFA handle the disciplinary stuff for Scottish teams (phone calls and agreements with FA for consistency) everyone is happy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
giffnockger 4,840 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 No chance keep it real Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddiqi_drinker 14,635 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Cannot see it happening, however all this talk about not moving for historical reasons is pish. Scottish clubs used to participate in both the FA cup and the Scottish cup in the same season. So our FA cup history is as old as our Scottish cup history. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
julescotia 11,407 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 When Warbs wins us the Europa League next season, and then back-to-back Champions League trophies, they'll be begging us to come join come 2019. You heard it here first Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATP-FOREVER 5,231 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 The timmigrants at the record believe they're be joining an English League - if so, hope every time they're down south they get battered. http://www.<No links to this website>/sport/football/football-news/english-football-league-refuses-rule-8008300 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollestonbear 41 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Talk about rehashing old news.We are a Scottish club.We will never be allowed into the English league.Whole debate is frankly quite pointless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prso's headband 35,340 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Should've been done 4 year ago. Missed the chance then, can't see it happening now unless we come into funny money and start attracting quality, real quality well above the standard in Scotland Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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