The SFA’s statement last night clarifies the immediate future of the game, or lack thereof. No training will be permitted until at least the 10 June and the professional game can start 6 weeks after training. Without the lockdown being extended, the earliest behind closed doors football game can take place on 22 July.
It would be possible to complete the Premiership by 19 August. Today’s proposal by the SPFL keeps this option on the table.
The new league season would need to start immediately thereafter, games would almost certainly be played behind closed doors and Uefa would need to delay the start of Champions and Europa League qualification competitions until the last week in August. I think this is unlikely, but it remains possible.
I understand that Hearts, four points adrift at the bottom, are lashing out in every direction, but they would be better advised to try to win support for league reconstruction than go down the belligerent route. Maybe Ann Budge should have retained the bonus scheme and avoided all this stress.
Newco’s anger is a pale shadow of what we saw during the Traynor statement years. It’s all a bit limp for my palette. I like my Newco statements frothing with anger, typed while standing in fermenting urine-soaked shoes with flute music blaring in the background. Don’t judge me.
Today’s “legal advisor did not deem our Members Resolution as competent” is so weepy all I feel is pity.
This afternoon’s SPFL vote can change only details for Celtic. The real battle was to make this season Null and Void and our incompetent friends across the city were chased out of town for that suggestion. Celtic will be champions; nine-in-a-row is ours, whether achieved on the field or after Uefa issue advice to national associations.
It’s also interesting to watch the paranoia triggers. Our own sufferers’ gas will be at a peep for a while, whereas Newco’s conspiracy theorists were born for these times. Do not be like any of them, just because the tide goes against you, doesn’t mean The Man is out to get you! You’re just a little anxious.
I know this is a Terrible Good Friday, but be Good to each other today – and stay indoors all weekend.
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Watched the Jimmy Greaves documetary on BT last night. What player that guy was.
WITS
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Good morning from a snow flurried Toronto, which has thankfully turned into sunshine on this holiest of weekends.
If anyone is interested, they can attend the service at St. Michael’s cathedral basilica at 8 pm (UK time)
https://www.stmichaelscathedral.com/live/
St Tams
I saw that Jimmy Greaves documetary on BT
Very good
In fairness they show some decent stuff
Too Good To Go Down is another one I would recommend. It’s about the Man Utd team under Tommy Doc in the 70s
Well done Lenny & team , the bored for the low profile drop in salaries
Bi g thanks TÁL
Been looking for a service for ages
What’s the thinking behind Aberdeen voting against the SPFL proposal? Hearts I can understand and sevco need to be seen by their fans to be protesting at the unfairness of it all but Aberdeen?
OH c’mon who did this.TEST N TRY BEFORE………………………………..
What is the stars
Yeah, I’ve watched that as well.
Just finished the Suderland till I die second series.
Very good as well.
Their supporters came accross as real die hard and loyal. With no sense of entitlement
At the moment Ross County appear to be the only club left to declare which way they vote – and it will be the deciding vote. Can’t see that they have anything to gain by siding with the doomed duo either. They stay up, no questions asked. What’s not to like?
The threats from the hun hordes start…..
Bada Bing – here’s hoping they boycott all the grounds that vote Yes. That means only Aberdeen will have to put up with them. Hearts will be relegated so all the other clubs can breathe a sigh of relief.
Lockdown in Ireland extended for a further 3 weeks until 5th May.
Was expecting a 2 week extension,
This thing is going to drag on,
Do all 42 clubs vote? Could it be a tie then?
Huns boycotting, if they are still in existence by then😵😱
CorkCelt,
Unfortunately, that’s the time we live in and whether we like it or not, it is necessary. Furthermore, there are still many idiots who don’t care and are still travelling. I hope the gards do their job this weekend. I don’t want them bringing it here.
HH
Ron- 75% of SPFL Clubs,9-3 will win the vote
That starting line up in the Inter League international on St Patrick ’s Day 1965 at hunden could possibly read:
Scottish
Forsyth, Alec Hamilton and caldow, greig McNeill and Murray, Cooke, Chalmers, Hughes, Willie Hamilton and wee ten thirty.
English
Waiters, Wilson and Thompson, Stiles, Jack Charlton and Hunter, Paine, Ball, Bridges, Greaves and Bobby Charlton.
In the full international just over 3 weeks later it was:
England
Banks, Cohen and Wilson, Stiles, Jack Charlton and Bobby Moore, Thomson, Greaves, Bridges, Byrne and Bobby Charlton.
Scotland
Brown, Hamilton and McCreadie, Crerand, McNeill and greig, henderson, Collins, st john, Law and wilson
Allegedly there were cheers in the home dressing room, similar tae the Yugoslav one in Frankfurt 1974, when they heard the Bear was being left out.
This game ended 2-2 after Scotland came back fae 2 goals down with st john grabbing the equaliser however what is conveniently forgotten is that Toffee’s left back Ray Wilson a future WC winner, left the field just before half time with the home side 2-1 ahead with a suspected fractured rib following a sliding tackle by willie henderson.
In those days pre-sub Hammers inside forward Johnny Byrne moved tae the left back position, but only lasted 7 minutes twisting his knee after another altercation with henderson, this injury cost him a place the following month at the same venue in West Ham’s winning lavvy cup side.
He was then replaced by outside left Bobby Charlton leaving them with only 9 men. 6 minutes later st john equalised with a close range header after the ball bounced off Ray Cohen’s chest.
So did Scotland miss the Bear, on paper it didnae look like it as a 2-2 draw at Wembley is no that shabby however, they played against 10 men for 7 minutes and 9 for a further 38, not only that England lost the firepower of Budgie Byrne a one time record transfer and then the legendary Bobby Charlton.
Had to laugh at the Huns wanting an interest free loan.
They must think everyone’s stupid.
…..or up Shit St the same as thems…
Tontine
thank you
Why is the inevitable decision being delayed?
Time to stop kicking the can down the road.
Two lower leagues have voted in favour of resolution. Still no verdict on top league it was 8-3 in favour with only Ross County to declare.
Classic. 😂
I like my Newco statements frothing with anger, typed while standing in fermenting urine-soaked shoes with flute music blaring in the background
Stained brown brogues
DeniaBhoy
Hearts, Huns and ?
GG
Hamilton – part of the Park’s clan
All votes cast by 5pm. How hard can it be to declare RC’s decision? Have they abstained?
GG – in the premier league Hearts, Huns and Aberdeen declared “no”. All other PL clubs declared yes. Only question mark and deciding vote is Ross Couty.
Gene – Hamilton declared as a Yes.
Deniabhoy
Surprised about Aberdeen
DENIABHOY on 10TH APRIL 2020 5:35 PM
Where you getting info.???????????????????
Apparently the Championship has rejected the proposal (the other two lower leagues accepted it).
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/spfl-vote-live-celtic-rangers-21844795
Championship up in the air
Despite reports that Championship clubs have rejected the proposals, Record Sport understands that not all clubs have been informed of the result.
That could change, but as things stand there’s no clarity on what has been decided.
FAVOURITE UNCLE,
Is ‘live’ on the daily record site.
https://spfl.co.uk/news/statement-from-the-spfl-board
I have idea what the vote means anymore I just want to know if the Huns will be angry (again) or not
Looks like Aberdeen voted in favour.