The Cup Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Gordon Waddell breaking news on Twitter that the current First Divsion clubs minus Airdrie United, plus Dundee and QoS, are to resign from the SFL with the SPL suggesting they have vacancies in a "Championship" league. Sevco haven't resigned yet but may be asked to join. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenziejag Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Would Dundee resign from the SFL if they are still hopeful of staying in the SPL ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinny Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Would Dundee resign from the SFL if they are still hopeful of staying in the SPL ? Maybe they're being realistic. They have no chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collins Out! Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 This is disgusting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinny Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Obviously not been substantiated yet, but if true I think that's a pretty poor way to go about it. If the SFL and SPL can't agree, the SFA have said they're going to step in (though why they haven't stepped in yet I really don't know). They wouldn't have left with immediate (this summer) effect, would they? I was under the impression a notice period of a year or two was necessary. The redistribution of prizemoney proposal would be well worth it for first division clubs in the 24 team set up, so I can see why they've gone for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cup Posted May 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Also if they have 2 relegation spots from the SPL then there's more chance of us going back down... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinny Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 I've just looked it up, seems it's 9 SFL1 clubs (all excluding us) plus QoS and Dundee making up 11 teams that have resigned. This leaves one invitation spot for an SPL2 team if a 12-12 structure is to be adopted. I wonder who that will be... Pretty horrible the more you think about it, and could be a brilliant move for Airdrie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowenBoys Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 I've just looked it up, seems it's 9 SFL1 clubs (all excluding us) plus QoS and Dundee making up 11 teams that have resigned. This leaves one invitation spot for an SPL2 team if a 12-12 structure is to be adopted. I wonder who that will be... Pretty horrible the more you think about it, and could be a brilliant move for Airdrie. What is your source for this? According to STV site nobody has resigned. The clubs that are 'poised to resign' are 8 SFL1 clubs (all excluding Airdrie) plus QoS. Dundee are ready to resign also, when their inevitable relegation is confirmed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Looks like one almighty mess might be just about to happen. My season-ticket money staying very much in my wallet until things become clearer, and then maybe beyond that...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peagreenboy Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 The main question being, just exactly how is this going to shaft us? I'm sure there will be something, there always is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Well, well! What do you know?!! I know that I won't be renewing my season ticket until I know exactly what this means……I presume that it heralds SPL2, with Rangers invited to join ….but I want ALL the details up front, right down to the teeniest, tiniest, before I'll be parting with my money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sons of Somner Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 The main question being, just exactly how is this going to shaft us? I'm sure there will be something, there always is. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClydebankJag Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 So according to the STV news they've resigned "to force through league reconstruction" as they are "frustrated at the lack of progress". The only people to have voted on reconstruction are the SPL. Any lack of progress sits squarely at their door. So why resign to join the people that are blocking the progress you desire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenziejag Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 It does seem a bit strange that the SFL1 teams have threatened to resign. The reconstruction proposals hadn't got to the SFL yet. Are they planning to go out on their own. Will we have 4 bodies next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinny Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 What is your source for this? According to STV site nobody has resigned. The clubs that are 'poised to resign' are 8 SFL1 clubs (all excluding Airdrie) plus QoS. Dundee are ready to resign also, when their inevitable relegation is confirmed. The twitter feed that was quoted in the OP. I just looked at a later tweet that included newer info. The STV story had the exact same as the twitter story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peagreenboy Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Well, the Hamilton chairman raging that this was leaked when it was apparently agreed by all clubs involved to keep quiet until the SPL were spoken to. I wonder who leaked it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Something I'm not clear on. Are we currently an SFL or an SPL club? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowenBoys Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 The twitter feed that was quoted in the OP. I just looked at a later tweet that included newer info. The STV story had the exact same as the twitter story. So nobody has resigned. There is a long way to go before this is decided. According to BBC Radio a few minutes ago, Ross County and St Mirren are against SPL2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jukebox Rebel Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 These undignified jokers haven't got any power. SPL2 my a**e. This reeks of shallow brinksmanship. I'm so glad we stand apart from these muppets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowenBoys Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Something I'm not clear on. Are we currently an SFL or an SPL club? We are an SFL club. We still have to complete the SFL1 fixtures. I don't know when we become an SPL club. What seems clear though is that we are not one of the clubs 'poised to resign'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyo Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 To be fair, we probably would be if we hadn't just won the league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 To be fair, we probably would be if we hadn't just won the league That's a bit of speculation grafted onto a hypothetical situation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 (edited) For years the SFL has let down their full time clubs big time. I'd like someone to point to a time when PTFC wouldn't have felt aligned to join a breakaway group. Alternatively point to a recent time where the part time club SFL majority has been aligned to league reconstruction or indeed anything that could be described as progress. Next season will provide a novelty for us in that we'll mostly be playing clubs we don't regularly play but we shouldn't either forget our roots or pretend that Scottish football isn't repetitive and boring. The status quo isn't an option. Edited May 3, 2013 by lady-isobel-barnett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanieD Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Can someone explain to me why these clubs are leaving a relatively well-run and respected organisation to throw their lot in with an opportunistic, shabby and self-righteous cabal? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peagreenboy Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Can someone explain to me why these clubs are leaving a relatively well-run and respected organisation to throw their lot in with an opportunistic, shabby and self-righteous cabal? Well it's definitely not $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ and you'd be a Communist to think otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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