bluewolf
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My thoughts exactly. I'm Going to assume, from reading this thread, that we can all use random nicknames to address all sorts if groups. From skin colour, to sex to age group. It's all just banter isn't it?
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My thoughts exactly. I'm Going to assume, from reading this thread, that we can all use random nicknames to address all sorts if groups. From skin colour, to sex to age group. It's all just banter isn't it?
Val
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Oh dear, what did I miss?
Yer Maw
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getting folk back on track it appears come Thursday's 1st training session after the break will see who is willing to turn up and play for the newco regardless of what league they play in. Here is a good Q&A report.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18569993
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18569993
DelB
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Six SPL teams now confirmed as 'No' votes on the subject of Rangers readmission to to the top flight. Next weeks vote looks like it will just be a formality.
Doon frae Troon
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Police open a criminal case to investigate the takeover by Whyte.
With the six votes there will be no SPL next year.
The lower leagues for newco now.
They way things are going they may be greatful to get in.
With the six votes there will be no SPL next year.
The lower leagues for newco now.
They way things are going they may be greatful to get in.
StuartD
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Even if SFL want us we may not be ready
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thecraw
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Great stuff, would love to see an end of one half of the bigot brothers.
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thecraw
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgp4AOCYsGg
Nearly spat my tea over the laptop watching this.
Nearly spat my tea over the laptop watching this.
bigslice
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didnt find it funny at all
StuartD
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It appears Dunfermline may be back after all (humble pie time for me). On legal advice they think rules mean relegation will still happen if a team goes bust mid season. As rfc are to be kicked out during close season they think they should be allowed to stay. Legal challenge a possibility
What a mess with just 6 weeks till new season
What a mess with just 6 weeks till new season
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smange
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Been reading about it a bit this morning Stuart and it does indeed look like we will probably get to stay up.
Not too fussed either way to be honest, as Ive said was kind of looking forward to the first division again what with games against Falkirk, Raith Rovers and Cowden to look forward to but obviously financially the SPL is the better option.
Most of all I really hope that the powers that be in Scottish football have taken note of all the concerns from clubs and fans alike and do something to change the current set up and take Scottish football forward into a brighter future. Alas for your club though I feel that also includes you starting again at the bottom level.
Paul_Stewart
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Mate of mine at St.Mirren has just been sent his official voting form for whether to allow Rangers into the SPL. The bigger question at Love Street is how close to 100% the NO vote will be.
Doon frae Troon
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Looks like the 1st Division clubs are starting to line up thier no votes as well.
Absurdly arrogant piece in one of the Scottish Sundays by ex Rangers chief exec Gordon Smith saying that newco should volunteer to play in the 1st Division.
They still don't get it do they.
Absurdly arrogant piece in one of the Scottish Sundays by ex Rangers chief exec Gordon Smith saying that newco should volunteer to play in the 1st Division.
They still don't get it do they.
smange
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Nope they really dont get it at all.
When there becomes a place available in the Scottish leagues after the seemingly nailed on "NO" vote for the SPL they should have to apply for it along with any other clubs who fancy it, I would imagine Spartans, Edinburgh City and a few others who have applied previously. Then and only then should their application be considered under the same rules and guidelines that all previous applications have been subject to.
I cant see the first division clubs voting to allow them in there as it will most likely end their own promotion hopes if The Rangers were in their league. They will however win a vote to be allowed entry into the 3rd as, and quite rightly so for their own clubs finances, the chairmen in the 2nd and 3rd will see the financial benefits of The Rangers spending a season in each division. Im assuming they will win promotion in the first 2 seasons.
But I think the most likely scenario is that they will get into the 3rd division for a season then there will be a major restructuring of Scottish football giving us a 3 leagues of 16 set up which will automatically promote them to the new first division where they will win promotion in first year. That gets them back in the SPL in 2 years and they will have been seen to have received full and proper punishment by most people.
bladeplayer
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Might not be as simple as that Stephen , they will hardly be able to keep their SPL squad together in the 3rd division , they would be lucky to keep any of them ..
Is there a possability that all their players not just their 1st team squad might not transfer to newco & become free agents therefore they could have no playing staff ,?
smange
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Regardless of what happens to their current squad they will still be able to attract a higher standard of player than the current 3rd division sides. These teams are all part time and surviving on crowds of a few hundred if they are lucky.
The Rangers will be full time and getting (if their current fans are to be believed and are still going to follow them) big crowds therefore giving them the money to spend on a squad to get them back to the SPL as quick as possible.
In fact they will probably start in the 3rd division with a team capable of winning the 1st division. With all due respects to the 2nd and 3rd division clubs and players the hardest challenge they will probably face is their own over confidence and arrogance
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thecraw
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That may be the case, sorry it is the case however they still need to be allowed to play in the lower leagues. I guess the only plus point from all this is the chance of the "diddy" teams like Brechin and Albion Rovers etc will get a bumper windfall for a season by getting the rioters visiting them.
chris661
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I really don't think there will be a sevco at any level at all next year. Heard a rumor Green hasn't got anything like the necessary funding in place and is seriously looking at an asset sale of the facilities to clear off!
Val
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Which is why it will be a good thing for Scottish football, lower league teams will get a bump in attendances as The Rangers come to town, clubs like Killie and Ayr may get a wee bump in attendance as Gers fans from there may not fancy going to Montrose etc.
Everyone gets a turn
Val
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I think he was banking on a player sale which may not happen as the line up to do walking away.
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