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The statement says nothing. The statement does not reassure us that the Board will seek the views of fans. A missed opportunity in my view.

Julie-Ann, is that rant by our Press Officer the same one implied by the Michelle thread? If so, what the f*** is she doing at Thistle when she is clearly naive ? Jeez

Personally, I think Yoda calls it right. Make a stand on Integrity now, we will reconnect with or 2,000 fans. Then build in this with OneThistle initiatives to build our fanbase for the future. If SFL1 takes newco, everyone loses IMO

So let's summarise. SPL chairmen feel resolute enough to bin newco but expect SFL1 Clubs to carry the hit? Double standards surely

In fact, I think they need to wipe their slate clean and make a case for SFL3 admission alongside Spartans etc

Jim, tbh pretty much nothing. Perhaps some humility (acceptance of year out before SFL3 application), acceptance of loss of titles/cups and renouncement of all bigotry might make me slightly less forgiving of newco But NOT parachuted into SFL1

Yikes. If this is true then the Comms function at the Club is speaking against what Mr Beattie has said most recently. I wouldnt like to be in her shoes whoever she is....never a great idea to voice yer own feelings to a hack.

I've had a reply from DB tonight. Fair play to him for taking the time

"Benefits: a positive media outcome" Eh? Clearly written by someone living on Mars. Admit newco to SFL1 and expect Armageddon, mate. Fans will turn their back in football. Wake up and smell the f***ing coffee

The Chicken Balti is also sorely missed!

Some emotive and great stories on here. Especially Miss Jag

'Pressley is sound shocker!' Have to admit, I have always believed this since his principled stand against Romanov

Yes, one minute Rangers are 'ear, the next minute they have gone....

I really think it's end-game now. Time for the SFA/SPL/SFL to put the poor beast out of it's misery. Forget any more midnight talks or cozy deals, they are too enmeshed in debt, legal issues and controversy. Step away from the blue...

....and another 4 oldco players object to joining newco today. Rangers, the gift that keeps on giving. I increasingly think their bum is oot the window for Season 2012/13. Surely there is no way Longmuir can push through a solution that satisfies SFL Chairmen and the fans? Time has run out IMO. Time to put newco out to pasture for a year, then perhaps they can apply for a place in SFL3 if they have their house in order.

Good stuff JJ, that's helpful

I think in this new statement, we can see the subtle influence of the One Thistle group; they seem to be a much more effective communication conduit to the Board than the remnants of the Jags Trust could ever aspire to be.

Perhaps apart from the fact that old Rangers have £70m debt and new Rangers don't exist yet? Morally it would be corrupt if newco bought another club just to get into Div1. The newco should follow existing rules, take their medicine, and start from the bottom. Any other outcome will bring the Scottish game to it's knees.

My real fear is that newco grab a takeover of Cowdenbeath; after all, a certain Donald Findlay is involved there. No to newco gatecrashing Division 1. They van apply to start at the bottom. I hope Spartans challenge for the spare place in Div3

what he said

DU is right, we could do with a plan. If the stories about SFL talks ahead of any 4 July SPL vote are true, something needs to happen soon. What about as many Jags fans as possible staging a demo outside Firhill one day this week, protesting for league reconstruction and against newco admission? Get some journos from ET, The Glaswegian, DR along ? Simple stuffings send out some powerful messages before any SFL Chairman get further drawn into this mess by the lure of filthy lucre...

Great post Mr M. The day that Thistle put money ahead of sporting integrity, would be the death of things to come. Mr Beattie, I hope you are reading every word from the very many committed fans who have been posting on the newco fiasco. Dont make our Club the laughing stock of the SFL.

Very interesting document, Guy Incognito. Perhaps required reading for all SPL Chairmen before the 4th of July vote?

WHAM...the sound of newco feeling the full force of sanctions!

I think they should be called Club Tropicana, be forced to wear Hawaiian shirts as strips, and have to dance like Andrew Ridgely as part of their warm up routine at 3rd Division games.