ZZed 4,510 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 From the bbc SPFL clubs have voted against an independent investigation into April's vote to end the lower-league season. Rangers, backed by Hearts and Stranraer, called Tuesday's EGM and the support of 32 of the 42 clubs was needed for the resolution to pass. Thirteen clubs backed an investigation, 27 were against and two abstained. SPFL chairman Murdoch MacLennan said the game "cannot afford the distraction of further infighting or legal challenges". Aberdeen, Partick Thistle and Stenhousemuir had publicly backed the resolution while Falkirk and Inverness CT, who have missed out on possible promotion, had criticised the league body. After coronavirus caused the suspension of football in March, clubs were balloted about ending the Championship and Leagues One and Two and awarding titles on an average points basis. The resolution also proposed giving the SPFL board the option to curtail the Premiership if it deems the 49 outstanding fixtures cannot be played. Dundee had submitted a no vote which the league initially said was never received, before changing to a yes. Had Dundee voted no, the resolution would not have passed. MacLennan said after the result of Tuesday's ballot about Rangers, Hearts and Stranraer's call for an independent investigation: "The overwhelming majority of clubs voted to oppose this resolution and it's now incumbent on all clubs to put their differences aside, otherwise we will all suffer together. "I have taken careful note of the concerns expressed by the minority of clubs which voted in favour and when we are back to playing football in a safe environment, I will bring clubs together to discuss the lessons learned. "In reality, we must do everything humanly possible to get games back up and running by the end of July. I'm sure we can all agree that the quicker we get back to playing football, the better." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CooperSF 5,792 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Just now, born a blue nose said: Time to focus on next years league, congratulations the tims and draw a line under all this. imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blumhoilann 6,712 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 25 minutes ago, pcbear said: When we called this on our own we were 2.38% of the whole, the % now is 31% with another near 5% floating and 6 of the seven board members 14.28% voting for themselves, crunch these up and it aint far of 50/50. Like your maths mate ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HG5 11,154 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Main outcome of today’s poll is that 69% of the other clubs are at it and scared that their can of worms gets poked about in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 30,944 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Surely to fuck Dundee U weren't moved up to the premiership just in case they didn't get the 4. Naw, surely not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 74,150 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 The two teams to abstain were in Leagues 1 and 2. The tarriers voted against an inquiry into the masons and the guys behind operation Stop the 10.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,534 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 1 minute ago, RFC RYAN said: The championship got called so Dundee United are still a championship club? Yes. They essentially need a team to be relegated from the Prem before they can officially join the Prem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetheart 8,458 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Tuesday 12th May 2020 SPFL CLUBS REJECT CALL FOR INQUIRY RESOLUTION REJECTED IN ALL THREE VOTING SECTIONS, LESS THAN ONE THIRD OF ALL CLUBS VOTE IN FAVOUR SPFL clubs have voted to reject a resolution by Hearts, Rangers and Stranraer to hold an independent inquiry into last month’s directors written resolution. The resolution today required at least 75% of votes in each of the three voting sections (Ladbrokes Premiership / Championship / League 1 & 2) to succeed. However, less than one third of all clubs voted in favour. All 42 clubs cast their ballots, with 13 in favour, 27 against and two abstentions. In the Ladbrokes Premiership, where nine clubs would have been required to vote in favour, a total of four clubs (33%) supported the resolution, with eight clubs (67%) opposing it. In the Ladbrokes Championship, where eight clubs would have been required to vote in favour, a total of one club (10%) supported the resolution, with nine clubs (90%) opposing it. In Ladbrokes Leagues One and Two, where 15 clubs would have been required to vote in favour, a total of eight clubs (40%) supported the resolution, with ten clubs (50%) opposing it and two clubs (10%) abstaining. Speaking shortly after today’s EGM, which was held via video conference with clubs casting their ballots electronically, SPFL chairman Murdoch MacLennan urged all clubs to respect the democratic process and unite behind efforts to restart football as soon as could be done safely. He said: “The last few weeks have been bruising ones for many people in our game. Far too many words have been spoken and written which have sown anger and division amongst clubs. That is a matter of the deepest regret to very many people in our game, myself included. “I know those who proposed this resolution will be disappointed, but I trust that everyone involved, on both sides of this argument, will now respect the clear, democratic and decisive result we have seen today and allow our game to move forward together. The overwhelming majority of clubs voted to oppose this resolution and it’s now incumbent on all clubs to put their differences aside, otherwise we will all suffer together. “I have taken careful note of the concerns expressed by the minority of clubs which voted in favour and when we are back to playing football in a safe environment, I will bring clubs together to discuss the lessons learned. “Every single one of us understands that the Covid-19 pandemic has brought huge challenges for our game, which we must overcome soon if we are to save all 42 clubs and restart the sport we all love. “That is a daunting prospect in its own right – one of the gravest our sport has faced and it’s no exaggeration to say that it threatens the very existence of many of the SPFL’s clubs if we get it wrong. “If Scottish football is to survive this, we simply must unite and use the enormous talents, resources and creativity at our collective disposal to rescue our game. “Time is short. In reality, we must do everything humanly possible to get games back up and running by the end of July. “We simply cannot afford the distraction of further infighting or legal challenges. “I’m sure we can all agree that the quicker we get back to playing football, the better.” https://spfl.co.uk/news/spfl-clubs-reject-call-for-inquiry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzie Loyal 533 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 1 minute ago, born a blue nose said: Time to focus on next years league, congratulate the tims and draw a line under all this. imo No disrespect mate, but you can fuck right off! Give them fuck all! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, Canabear said: Where the fuck do you go with the audacity of that old fucker. End of a short rope after a long drop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Avenger 22,567 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 5 minutes ago, Supersonic said: MacLennan - "I have taken careful note of the concerns expressed by the minority of clubs which voted in favour and when we are back to playing football in a safe environment, I will bring clubs together to discuss the lessons learned" More "robust conversations" then? Well, it won't be anytime in the near future, so I think he is subtlety saying, we we are discussing nothing, so STFU and get on with it. Over to us now tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoodyBlue1872 3,078 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, born a blue nose said: Time to focus on next years league, congratulate the tims and draw a line under all this. imo Get that to fuck!! Fuck being in the trenches with you!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 A fair few will have voted against this resolution due to fear of what will be done to them later on. We are talking about clearly bullied clubs here. As in any walk of life, some will accept being bullied and some will fight back. I don't think this vote shows that 2/3rd have faith in the SPFL. Just that a large amount of clubs are shit scared of the guys in charge as they seem to have total power. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 30,944 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 I hope Park has a card or two of evidence still under his sleeve and makes them all look foolish and corrupt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie1963 2,357 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Has he denied grossly defamatory comments against Rangers yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HG5 11,154 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 16 minutes ago, Laudrup1984 said: Tell him to fuck off! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu90 94 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 But can a no be turned into a yes...? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paisley Blue Loyal 11,218 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 4 minutes ago, bornabear said: Bottom of page 2, they know a legal fight is coming. We must use our Enormous Talents, Creativity and Resources to rescue our game Ffs 😂😂😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canabear 4,566 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 We'll continue to play this as smart as we have so far. Everything has been about Corporate Governance and our evidence to date has been about that with more to come. However should one side start to sling mud then it will be our turn to use the mud we have in our arsenal and i don't doubt for one minute that we have lots of it. Buckle in troops. Now the fun begins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanRain 2,845 Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 9 minutes ago, Mr Soprano said: Great riposte from the übers. As per. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
southcoastbear 1,639 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Will be interesting to see who gets put forward to get their snouts in the trough that is the spfl board this season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenzie Loyal 533 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 “ We simply cannot afford the distraction of further infighting or legal challenges. " Unfortunately for the old Rangers-hater, Rangers don't see it that way. This is not going to go away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eejay the dj 31,964 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 9 minutes ago, CooperSF said: For clarity. For: Rangers Hearts Aberdeen Livingston Against: celtic Motherwell Hibernian St Johnstone Kilmarnock St Mirren Ross County Hamilton Remember wisely, Bears. You would like to think the club now realise all these clubs don’t think much of us No more nice guy and shaking hands with them .Fuck them all .We know and they know they are corrupt We won’t forget and we should never forget Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 30,944 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 When we continue to pursue, it will be all about Rangers dragging the game into the gutter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayro 3,017 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Looks like ICT are paddling their own canoe in the Championship with those votes. Hope the other 9 crash and burn into oblivion starting with Alloa and Fenian Mulraney, finishing with Dundee and shitebag turncoat Nelms. Corrupt to the core, fuck them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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