better than all the rest 153 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I thought it was all a done deal, maybe change want happen next season Scottish Premier League clubs have rejected amendments from the Scottish Football League to the top tier's plan for restructuring the league system.And the SPL will plough ahead with its vision of the future by holding a formal vote of its 12 clubs within the next 10 days.The SFL had proposed that a greater share of funding should filter down to Second and Third Division clubs .But SPL chairman Ralph Topping said it was sticking to its own plan.That would involve a merger of the SPL and SFL to form a single league body and play-offs involving the 11th-placed club in the top-flight and three second-tier teams.Money would filter down from the SPL to First Division clubs to create a softer landing for relegated clubs in return for those in the top-flight having an increased chance of dropping to Division One.At present, only the club finishing last are relegated.SFL clubs wanted some of the money going to First Division clubs to filter further down to the levels below, but that was rejected by SPL clubs."The SPL clubs to a man, and woman, round the table want to go to 'yes' and sign off on the changes, the 42-club proposal, take it forward and are willing to commit themselves to that through written resolution, which is great news for the game," said Topping."The last meeting was a good one. You are always concerned that something's going to change in the interim."I'm delighted to say we went round the table today, person by person, and they were all behind the proposal."SPL clubs were also in unanimous agreement two weeks ago and St Mirren chairman Stewart Gilmour was pleased that the consensus had continued and that a short-notice vote could be arranged.The 30 SFL clubs had also been in unanimous agreement on Friday when they came up with a different model of governance and wealth distribution.Gilmour would not expand on the differences between the two proposals, but he was satisfied with the SPL discussions and believes change remains possible this summer."I think it's the right thing for all 42 clubs," he said. "It's in the hands of the SFL clubs. We all have little issues, but we have a middle road."We looked at the whole model and we're quite happy with what we've done."There has been exceptionally good compromise in the SPL."It's not exactly what the board of St Mirren would wish for, but we are more than comfortable."SFL clubs would likely be given 14 days notice of a formal vote, which would follow any SPL vote. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillete 1,338 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 So no 2nd division ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
better than all the rest 153 Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 So no 2nd division ?there will still be Division 2, but they are now saying no extra money for SFL2 or 3 clubs only the division 1 teams will get extra payments. So the SPL get the TV payments and if this goes through then we want get anything either.the SFL meeting the other week the plan was for money for all teams down to SFL3 but the sphell are saying no now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st_Jan_1994 4,868 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 See aslong as we are in division 2 next season, then 1, then top flight they can restructure it whatever way they want. I don't care.Those splitting into 8 and points getting reset proposals were a farce tho. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillete 1,338 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Why would the div 2 & 3 teams vote for this then ?Am I right in saying the SPL vote then it goes to SFL to vote ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
better than all the rest 153 Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 Why would the div 2 & 3 teams vote for this then ?Am I right in saying the SPL vote then it goes to SFL to vote ?Yea the spl will vote first. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
better than all the rest 153 Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 See aslong as we are in division 2 next season, then 1, then top flight they can restructure it whatever way they want. I don't care.Those splitting into 8 and points getting reset proposals were a farce tho.But all the billboards just now have BT sports 10 live Rangers games join now, but no money going down to Div 2 or 3. Longmuir said the spl couldn't get their hands on our extra Tv money unless all clubs got a share. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueblue68 2,497 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Basically they want our TV Money and to give us nothing in return. I can't see the two lower leagues voting for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I'm glad the CEO of William Hill is taking these decisions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverBlue_Since91 2,895 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I'm glad the CEO of William Hill is taking these decisions.Thought he was resigning from the SPL board? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Thought he was resigning from the SPL board?Yet there he is giving statements. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
better than all the rest 153 Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 That's the Livingston chairman saying there will be no vote today and he dosent think their will be any changes in place for next season. On the bbc news just now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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