sergio 1,199 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 SFL Chief Executive David Longmuir has insisted that he has not agreed anything with the SPL or SFA regarding league reconstruction as his member clubs prepare to discuss the issues tomorrow.He also agrees that it is wrong to sanction changes halfway through a season and understands fans’ feelings over the prospect of Rangers winning SFL 3 and not gaining a promotion.However, Longmuir insists that the SFL have to seize the moment and take part in the process to try to drive a better structure and fairer system for the good of football.Speaking exclusively to RangersTV, the League boss says it is crucial that one league body is formed, fairer governance is introduced as well as an improved financial distribution.He said: “There is no done deal with the SPL and one of the things that Rangers fans will be interested to know is that I have never agreed to anything with the SPL or the SFA regarding league reconstruction.“What I have agreed to do is take the proposal and look at it on its merits and present it to the clubs.“As has been the track record, sense will come to the fore and I think we will get that tomorrow.“I think we’re pleased that there seems to be some new found unanimity among the SPL clubs and it’s because of that opportunity we feel we have a number of things we can bring to improve the game.“If you go back to my original proposal I was a key proponent of a larger top league but I do understand that this would mean fewer games and take finance out of the game.“So what’s the best thing we can achieve at this moment including the big items such as one league body?“When I came to the SFL five years ago I spoke to the SPL about one body because I felt we could market Scottish football more effectively but it was not seen as possible.“Now we have an opportunity to do that. We also have an opportunity to have more equitable governance where every club has a say. We have an opportunity to have the current wealth spread a bit more fairly down the leagues.“And we also have an opportunity to put in a pyramid structure.“So do we sacrifice that opportunity on the basis that we don’t like two 12s and three eights?“We are going to look at this at tomorrow’s meeting – two 12s and an 18 as it is currently.“We might have something that might enhance and improve that because when you try to bring about change you have to bring the fans with you.“At the moment I don’t think we have done that. The train is slowly leaving the platform but there are not enough people on the train.“While I am in favour of larger leagues I think 18 is stretching it and perhaps there is a way we could accommodate two 10s and that would mean introducing two new clubs.“That’s something we will look at and who knows who these two clubs will be?“It would give us a format that has worked for years with play-offs, winning promotion and winning championships.“I’m focusing on the big things and we have to take advantage of this new-found unanimity within SPL clubs.“I’m hopeful that if we can capitalise on that then we can produce something for the good of the game.“The SFL clubs will have their say tomorrow and I’m sure they will come back with a practical solution.“I also fundamentally agree with fans who say that change should not be arranged halfway through a season.“But if we leave it we could lose that unanimity that we have suddenly found again in Scottish football.“So if the time is now then we have to play our part. I will try to steer our clubs to a sensible solution that’s good for the game. Perhaps there is a way of phasing this in and we will discuss that too.“I can understand Rangers fans being unhappy with the prospect that Rangers could win SFL 3 and not be promoted.“I am surrounded by Rangers fans at home so I know their feelings. I know where they are coming from but if we can put something sensible together then hopefully that issue will not arise.”On Rangers TV ... and this from the Official Site Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 “When I came to the SFL five years ago I spoke to the SPL about one body because I felt we could market Scottish football more effectively but it was not seen as possible.Now all of a sudden the rush. “I am surrounded by Rangers fans at home so I know their feelings.This statement is probably going to come back and bite him in the arse. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WadeWilson 4,670 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 The key phrase:“I also fundamentally agree with fans who say that change should not be arranged halfway through a season.But if we leave it we could lose that unanimity that we have suddenly found again in Scottish football." Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmiston Drive 3,846 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 SFL Chief Executive David Longmuir has insisted that he has not agreed anything with the SPL or SFA regarding league reconstruction as his member clubs prepare to discuss the issues tomorrow.He also agrees that it is wrong to sanction changes halfway through a season and understands fans’ feelings over the prospect of Rangers winning SFL 3 and not gaining a promotion.However, Longmuir insists that the SFL have to seize the moment and take part in the process to try to drive a better structure and fairer system for the good of football.Speaking exclusively to RangersTV, the League boss says it is crucial that one league body is formed, fairer governance is introduced as well as an improved financial distribution.He said: “There is no done deal with the SPL and one of the things that Rangers fans will be interested to know is that I have never agreed to anything with the SPL or the SFA regarding league reconstruction.“What I have agreed to do is take the proposal and look at it on its merits and present it to the clubs.“As has been the track record, sense will come to the fore and I think we will get that tomorrow.“I think we’re pleased that there seems to be some new found unanimity among the SPL clubs and it’s because of that opportunity we feel we have a number of things we can bring to improve the game.“If you go back to my original proposal I was a key proponent of a larger top league but I do understand that this would mean fewer games and take finance out of the game.“So what’s the best thing we can achieve at this moment including the big items such as one league body?“When I came to the SFL five years ago I spoke to the SPL about one body because I felt we could market Scottish football more effectively but it was not seen as possible.“Now we have an opportunity to do that. We also have an opportunity to have more equitable governance where every club has a say. We have an opportunity to have the current wealth spread a bit more fairly down the leagues.“And we also have an opportunity to put in a pyramid structure.“So do we sacrifice that opportunity on the basis that we don’t like two 12s and three eights?“We are going to look at this at tomorrow’s meeting – two 12s and an 18 as it is currently.“We might have something that might enhance and improve that because when you try to bring about change you have to bring the fans with you.“At the moment I don’t think we have done that. The train is slowly leaving the platform but there are not enough people on the train.“While I am in favour of larger leagues I think 18 is stretching it and perhaps there is a way we could accommodate two 10s and that would mean introducing two new clubs.“That’s something we will look at and who knows who these two clubs will be?“It would give us a format that has worked for years with play-offs, winning promotion and winning championships.“I’m focusing on the big things and we have to take advantage of this new-found unanimity within SPL clubs.“I’m hopeful that if we can capitalise on that then we can produce something for the good of the game.“The SFL clubs will have their say tomorrow and I’m sure they will come back with a practical solution.“I also fundamentally agree with fans who say that change should not be arranged halfway through a season.“But if we leave it we could lose that unanimity that we have suddenly found again in Scottish football.“So if the time is now then we have to play our part. I will try to steer our clubs to a sensible solution that’s good for the game. Perhaps there is a way of phasing this in and we will discuss that too.“I can understand Rangers fans being unhappy with the prospect that Rangers could win SFL 3 and not be promoted.“I am surrounded by Rangers fans at home so I know their feelings. I know where they are coming from but if we can put something sensible together then hopefully that issue will not arise.”On Rangers TV ... and this from the Official SiteIn Bold Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 But if we leave it we could lose that unanimity that we have suddenly found again in Scottish football."United against us.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephants stoned 2,994 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 But if we leave it we could lose that unanimity that we have suddenly found again in Scottish football."United against us....Exactly this is just appeasment by Longmuir, this is the time forthe SFL to find its balls again like they did in the summer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djbroxybear 660 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 SFL Chief Executive David Longmuir has insisted that he has not agreed anything with the SPL or SFA regarding league reconstruction as his member clubs prepare to discuss the issues tomorrow.He also agrees that it is wrong to sanction changes halfway through a season and understands fans’ feelings over the prospect of Rangers winning SFL 3 and not gaining a promotion.However, Longmuir insists that the SFL have to seize the moment and take part in the process to try to drive a better structure and fairer system for the good of football.Speaking exclusively to RangersTV, the League boss says it is crucial that one league body is formed, fairer governance is introduced as well as an improved financial distribution.He said: “There is no done deal with the SPL and one of the things that Rangers fans will be interested to know is that I have never agreed to anything with the SPL or the SFA regarding league reconstruction.“What I have agreed to do is take the proposal and look at it on its merits and present it to the clubs.“As has been the track record, sense will come to the fore and I think we will get that tomorrow.“I think we’re pleased that there seems to be some new found unanimity among the SPL clubs and it’s because of that opportunity we feel we have a number of things we can bring to improve the game.“If you go back to my original proposal I was a key proponent of a larger top league but I do understand that this would mean fewer games and take finance out of the game.“So what’s the best thing we can achieve at this moment including the big items such as one league body?“When I came to the SFL five years ago I spoke to the SPL about one body because I felt we could market Scottish football more effectively but it was not seen as possible.“Now we have an opportunity to do that. We also have an opportunity to have more equitable governance where every club has a say. We have an opportunity to have the current wealth spread a bit more fairly down the leagues.“And we also have an opportunity to put in a pyramid structure.“So do we sacrifice that opportunity on the basis that we don’t like two 12s and three eights?“We are going to look at this at tomorrow’s meeting – two 12s and an 18 as it is currently.“We might have something that might enhance and improve that because when you try to bring about change you have to bring the fans with you.“At the moment I don’t think we have done that. The train is slowly leaving the platform but there are not enough people on the train.“While I am in favour of larger leagues I think 18 is stretching it and perhaps there is a way we could accommodate two 10s and that would mean introducing two new clubs.“That’s something we will look at and who knows who these two clubs will be?“It would give us a format that has worked for years with play-offs, winning promotion and winning championships.“I’m focusing on the big things and we have to take advantage of this new-found unanimity within SPL clubs.“I’m hopeful that if we can capitalise on that then we can produce something for the good of the game.“The SFL clubs will have their say tomorrow and I’m sure they will come back with a practical solution.“I also fundamentally agree with fans who say that change should not be arranged halfway through a season.“But if we leave it we could lose that unanimity that we have suddenly found again in Scottish football.“So if the time is now then we have to play our part. I will try to steer our clubs to a sensible solution that’s good for the game. Perhaps there is a way of phasing this in and we will discuss that too.“I can understand Rangers fans being unhappy with the prospect that Rangers could win SFL 3 and not be promoted.“I am surrounded by Rangers fans at home so I know their feelings. I know where they are coming from but if we can put something sensible together then hopefully that issue will not arise.”On Rangers TV ... and this from the Official SiteI like this guy he should replace Rhegan and Doncaster two clueless fenian fuds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonok 1,245 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 But if we leave it we could lose that unanimity that we have suddenly found again in Scottish football."United against us....Well said m8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFarmer 260 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Gonny post the link at the top so the site can get hits.Should be compulsory. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFarmer 260 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 The 12-12-10-10 idea is their way of adding more senior teams to the setup and appeasing Rangers lack of promotion.I still wont be happy if they rush this through for next season though. And it is still a shit structure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky_ 893 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 “If you go back to my original proposal I was a key proponent of a larger top league but I do understand that this would mean fewer games and take finance out of the game."The hypocrisy involved in this simple statement, and what is clearly the driving force in 'restructuring' is fucking unreal.In the summer we got punted into Div 3 because chairmen had to "listen to the fans" and voted to do so, even though it would take finance out of the game... so much so even Motherwell publicly stated administration could very well be an outcome of that.Now we're in a situation where NOBODY wants a 12 team league, nobody. But that does not matter, these clowns running ruining the game don't care about that anymore, they only care about finance & revenue.So, the question we put forward is, why, when we found ourselves in the situation we did, did chairmen ignore financial consequences to adhere to their fans in that scenario, but this time round, ignore the fans and concentrate only on financial incentive?The answer is quiet clearly a hatred of Rangers from the bigots, clear as day, yet Charles Green was hauled up at Hampden for stating what is there for everyone to see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Exactly this is just appeasment by Longmuir, this is the time forthe SFL to find its balls again like they did in the summer.They had something to gain then (Us). Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Forever 179 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 SFL Chief Executive David Longmuir has insisted that he has not agreed anything with the SPL or SFA regarding league reconstruction as his member clubs prepare to discuss the issues tomorrow.He also agrees that it is wrong to sanction changes halfway through a season and understands fans’ feelings over the prospect of Rangers winning SFL 3 and not gaining a promotion.However, Longmuir insists that the SFL have to seize the moment and take part in the process to try to drive a better structure and fairer system for the good of football.Speaking exclusively to RangersTV, the League boss says it is crucial that one league body is formed, fairer governance is introduced as well as an improved financial distribution.He said: “There is no done deal with the SPL and one of the things that Rangers fans will be interested to know is that I have never agreed to anything with the SPL or the SFA regarding league reconstruction.“What I have agreed to do is take the proposal and look at it on its merits and present it to the clubs.“As has been the track record, sense will come to the fore and I think we will get that tomorrow.“I think we’re pleased that there seems to be some new found unanimity among the SPL clubs and it’s because of that opportunity we feel we have a number of things we can bring to improve the game.“If you go back to my original proposal I was a key proponent of a larger top league but I do understand that this would mean fewer games and take finance out of the game.“So what’s the best thing we can achieve at this moment including the big items such as one league body?“When I came to the SFL five years ago I spoke to the SPL about one body because I felt we could market Scottish football more effectively but it was not seen as possible.“Now we have an opportunity to do that. We also have an opportunity to have more equitable governance where every club has a say. We have an opportunity to have the current wealth spread a bit more fairly down the leagues.“And we also have an opportunity to put in a pyramid structure.“So do we sacrifice that opportunity on the basis that we don’t like two 12s and three eights?“We are going to look at this at tomorrow’s meeting – two 12s and an 18 as it is currently.“We might have something that might enhance and improve that because when you try to bring about change you have to bring the fans with you.“At the moment I don’t think we have done that. The train is slowly leaving the platform but there are not enough people on the train.“While I am in favour of larger leagues I think 18 is stretching it and perhaps there is a way we could accommodate two 10s and that would mean introducing two new clubs.“That’s something we will look at and who knows who these two clubs will be?“It would give us a format that has worked for years with play-offs, winning promotion and winning championships.“I’m focusing on the big things and we have to take advantage of this new-found unanimity within SPL clubs.“I’m hopeful that if we can capitalise on that then we can produce something for the good of the game.“The SFL clubs will have their say tomorrow and I’m sure they will come back with a practical solution.“I also fundamentally agree with fans who say that change should not be arranged halfway through a season.“But if we leave it we could lose that unanimity that we have suddenly found again in Scottish football.“So if the time is now then we have to play our part. I will try to steer our clubs to a sensible solution that’s good for the game. Perhaps there is a way of phasing this in and we will discuss that too.“I can understand Rangers fans being unhappy with the prospect that Rangers could win SFL 3 and not be promoted.“I am surrounded by Rangers fans at home so I know their feelings. I know where they are coming from but if we can put something sensible together then hopefully that issue will not arise.”On Rangers TV ... and this from the Official Site Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
californiadreamin52 339 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 For days now the media or at least certain parts of the media have been portraying this as a good as a done deal when nothing is further from the truth Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephants stoned 2,994 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 They had something to gain then (Us).True but now they have got us they need to keep in mind whats happening to DU could just as easily happen to them if they try to screw us over. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,624 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I think he will be bought just like the rest, Nobody seems willing to stand up against the bigots currently running the SPL/sfa. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I think he will be bought just like the rest, Nobody seems willing to stand up against the bigots currently running the SPL/sfa.During the summer I really thought he was different. But it seems he is happy to play along to their tune. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DronganExile 84 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 He says something sensible could be put together......that would be a first.Try following the precedent set when Stranraer won the league during reconstruction, and give us promotion to the next league.Sounds like he's trying to head off trouble. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,624 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 During the summer I really thought he was different. But it seems he is happy to play along to their tune.Thought the same but seems his thoughts have changed with the promise of a bit of power. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Thought the same but seems his thoughts have changed with the promise of a bit of power.It corrupts.He could have been at the head of the move for reconstruction, instead it appears he'll be happy to play second or even third fiddle behind regan and doncaster. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andypendek Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 “I am surrounded by Rangers fans at homeAnd with those eight short words, David Longmuir's career came to a juddering halt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 And with those eight short words, David Longmuir's career came to a juddering halt.Thinking about it, he perhaps was referring to his "home" as the planet Earth... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat malky 11 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I think he will be bought just like the rest, Nobody seems willing to stand up against the bigots currently running the SPL/sfa.Maybe the boycott on Saturday will be a start of us Standing up to SPL/SFA somebody has got to make a start might as we well be the best supported club in the Country Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergio 1,199 Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 If everything in the Garden was rosy, then he wouldn't need to put a statement out, and to do so on Rangers TV is worrying.He is letting the world know that even though we do not have a vote on this, he has been to see Charlie, maybe he is looking for us to influence the other SFL clubs.If I was a betting man, I would say that there is no unity among the SFL clubs and I can see them veto's this for something else, which might be similar but gives us a promotion to a higher league but will not alter the timeline it would take to get us there ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hubbard 280 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 well the fact he's been given a platform on Rangers TV should tell us something. I thought he'd agreed to the SPL foremat........ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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