bluenoz 32,625 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 I cannot believe after 20 years we still have this in our game after the first 33 matches. Does any other league have anything similar? I can only imagine this was concocted by a few computer geeks who never really played the game. If by some way we managed to claw ourselves back into this title, there will be derision from one side of the city or the other for sure. It is flawed and cannot be fairly balanced. Only in Scotland. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy1984 6,314 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Just now, bluenoz said: I cannot believe after 20 years we still have this in our game after the first 33 matches. Does any other league have anything similar? I can only imagine this was concocted by a few computer geeks who never really played the game. If by some way we managed to claw ourselves back into this title, there will be derision from one side of the city for sure. It is flawed and cannot be fairly balanced. Only in Scotland. Only league where you play some teams more than others🤣🤣 shambles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEwan's Lager 32,118 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Belgium have a similar set up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEwan's Lager 32,118 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 In Belgium they also halve your points post split. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 74,031 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Just now, McEwan's Lager said: In Belgium they also halve your points post split. What the fuck? 😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1mgg 3,766 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Can't believe the concept has lasted 20yrs. It should be scrapped in favour of a bigger league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEwan's Lager 32,118 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 1 minute ago, ForeverAndEver said: What the fuck? 😂 Yeah don’t know why. In Holland they have a play off for the last Europa League spot which is odd. South America they have opening (autumn) and closing (winter) championships. You can win the league twice in a season 😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGM_72 4,086 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 The fact it causes an imbalance between home and away fixtures is annoying. Other than that, I'm all for it. Fighting it out with the top half of the league during a title race is pretty good entertainment - even though I'd obviously prefer to have everything wrapped up at the earliest point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 74,031 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 1 minute ago, McEwan's Lager said: Yeah don’t know why. In Holland they have a play off for the last Europa League spot which is odd. South America they have opening (autumn) and closing (winter) championships. You can win the league twice in a season 😂 You can win the league from like 8th in Mexico as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEwan's Lager 32,118 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Fuck me it’s more mental than I thought @ForeverAndEver Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 74,031 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, McEwan's Lager said: Fuck me it’s more mental than I thought @ForeverAndEver That’s genuinely the stupidest thing I’ve seen a think 😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy1984 6,314 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 4 minutes ago, ForeverAndEver said: You can win the league from like 8th in Mexico as well Did Pedro not do that before he came here? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 74,031 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 4 minutes ago, Billy1984 said: Did Pedro not do that before he came here? Only reason I know it happens mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedrick 8,048 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Most seasons 7th finishes the league with more points than 6th Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddybear1975 2,303 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Read today that if the top six remain the same until split the scum play five of there 6 games at home? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 32,625 Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 5 minutes ago, teddybear1975 said: Read today that if the top six remain the same until split the scum play five of there 6 games at home? and 4 of them will be reffed by Clancy the season ticket holder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddybear1975 2,303 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Just now, bluenoz said: and 4 of them will be reffed by Clancy the season ticket holder. Aye more than likely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 30 minutes ago, bluenoz said: I cannot believe after 20 years we still have this in our game after the first 33 matches. Does any other league have anything similar? I can only imagine this was concocted by a few computer geeks who never really played the game. If by some way we managed to claw ourselves back into this title, there will be derision from one side of the city or the other for sure. It is flawed and cannot be fairly balanced. Only in Scotland. True, but it has given us some of the best league finishes in my life. Its fucked up, but it can't be denied that it has almost always been entertaining. Before our troubles happened anyway. The last 8 have been a joke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 74,031 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 12 minutes ago, teddybear1975 said: Read today that if the top six remain the same until split the scum play five of there 6 games at home? They only play 5 after the split so no Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
don logan 8,241 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 I don't mind the split. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 13 minutes ago, teddybear1975 said: Read today that if the top six remain the same until split the scum play five of there 6 games at home? Surely not true? Us, Aberdeen, for defo. Who else? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 56,545 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 41 minutes ago, j1mgg said: Can't believe the concept has lasted 20yrs. It should be scrapped in favour of a bigger league. The TV companies want four Old Firm games a season and the current set up is basically the only way to do it. They aren’t going to sacrifice that to add teams like Queen of the South and Ayr to the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 29 minutes ago, McKissock said: The fact it causes an imbalance between home and away fixtures is annoying. Other than that, I'm all for it. Fighting it out with the top half of the league during a title race is pretty good entertainment - even though I'd obviously prefer to have everything wrapped up at the earliest point. Did we not win the league one time before the split? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 33,372 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 4 minutes ago, don logan said: I don't mind the split. Me neither. More games against the better teams, fewer against the shite ones. More for teams compete for in the league as well. The whole 7th can end up with more than 6th doesn't matter. Just alter your perspective a bit. Bit if an inflexible outlook to complain about that. It effectively becomes 2 separate leagues. Not perfect, but it has some good qualities and it allows a 12 team league, which is about right for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 16,285 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 16 minutes ago, teddybear1975 said: Read today that if the top six remain the same until split the scum play five of there 6 games at home? Five of last five, however when it was drawn up, it was decided Rangers and them had to have 19 home and away. The mhanky mob would need to play two teams away, therefore 3 times away in one season. I think we have played the sheep 3 times away on more than one occasion Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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