What chance we see rival SPLs next season?

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I wonder if we will see two rival Scottish Premier Leagues next season?  We could see a SPL consistent with the threats made to SFL clubs last week, let’s call it SPL Loyal, with Hibs, KIlmarnock and a few others.  They would sit atop a feeder league containing whoever they could attract from the SFL and Sevco, who due to fan power would be excluded from the top division, no matter how few teams that division had.

Meanwhile a rival SPL could setup, let’s call it SPL Solvent, with Celtic, those from the Gang of 10 who realise they are better-off participating in a league which is likely to survive until next May, along with the teams who last season finished near the top Scottish Football league.

SPL Solvent would make no threats to exclude SFL clubs who were due promotion on merit, and would therefore attract the balance of SFL clubs; which is likely to be the overwhelming majority.  This league would contain the only club with the ability to underwrite the commitments needed to bring broadcasters and commercial partners on-board.  It would also be free of, moral and ethical questions, where clubs are united with their fans on what it means to organise sporting events.

It’s not the worst idea floated in recent weeks.

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  1. Dontbrattbakkinanger on 1 July, 2012 at 17:21 said:

     

     

     

    PetetheBeat -is that so she can read that mucky book ?

     

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    Titter ye not :-)

     

     

    Anyone own a Kindle?

  2. Paidraig Marley on

    Philbhoy – It’s just the beginning! on 1 July, 2012 at 17:29 said:

     

     

    BSR

     

     

    Looks like the horse has just had a dump too!

     

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    Lol well spotted.

  3. Philbhoy - It's just the beginning! on

    Personally speaking, or typing, I prefer to be entertained when watching football.

     

     

    How long should I watch the game tonight, before putting Mamma Mia on again?

  4. Philbhoy - It's just the beginning! on

    Dick Byrne

     

     

    Great picture!

     

     

    Look at the balance and poise!

     

     

    Do we see much of that today?

  5. Pete

     

    my wife has one, she loves it..

     

     

    vmhans wife has one too, seems it is good for internet use too..

  6. Dontbrattbakkinanger on

    PetetheBeat -the Sweetheart has one, just the basic version, very useful for going on holiday. More room in the case for my reading selections.

  7. thomthethim CQN (genuine) Badge Wearer on

    From last thread,before Paul pulled the plug.

     

     

     

    thomthethim CQN (genuine) Badge Wearer on 1 July, 2012 at 16:39 said:

     

    PFayr,

     

     

    My mate is in Tenerife.

     

     

    If you are near the Fiddler tonight,ask Gerry to point out Neil to you.

     

     

    If he’s there, tell him that I said tat he has to buy you a pint.

     

     

    share on F’book or Twitter

     

     

  8. Philbhoy - It's just the beginning! on

    I think the moral of the story is –

     

     

    Don’t get a tatoo anywhere near yer moles or freckles.

     

     

    Makes sense tae me.

  9. Pete

     

     

    Think the basic one can now be purchased for approximately £89 both the missus and my daughter have them and as they only need it for reading, it’s ideal.

  10. Philbhoy - It's just the beginning! on

    Dick Byrne

     

     

    I’ve only met Oldtim once, at the CQN Golf Day last year and wholly concur!

     

     

    God bless you Oldtim!

  11. Dontbrattbakkinanger on

    Philbhoy- so you’re volunteerin’ to put the ole matelot back in his hammock this year?

  12. Philbhoy - It's just the beginning! on

    DBBIA

     

     

    Much as I like him, I think I will give his hammock a wide berth, with respect, of course.

  13. PeteThe Beat

     

     

    They have Awe Naw’s recommendation so what more can you say.

     

     

    The missus bought me one as a birthday present back in February and I bought jher one as a birthday present in March!

     

     

    There’s always somebody around who has hundreds of books on discs that you’ll load into your Kindle. The main saving for me will be on not having to carry loads of books on holiday which apart from the weight aspect I find books suffer in humid conditions.

  14. thomthethim CQN (genuine) Badge Wearer on

    Zbsyzek,

     

     

    My son was in Poznan and Gdansk working for the duration of Ireland’s involvement.

     

     

    He has nothing but wholesome praise for the warmth of the hospitality from his hosts.

     

     

    Congtatulations.

  15. istanbulcelt on

    Kindle people,

     

     

    I have a kindle. I also got about 3 GB of books downloaded from a work friend. That is hundreds and hundreds of the things. If there is anyway of getting them to you, i have no problems with sharing them!

  16. Philbhoy - It's just the beginning! on

    thomthethim

     

     

    Congtatulations to you too my friend!

     

     

    :0)

  17. Awe_Naw_No_Annoni_Oan_Anaw_Noo on

    Paul67,

     

     

    Interesting you should mention Hibs.

     

     

    Rod Petrie keeping an eye on the money while espousing integrity.

     

     

    He has been found out big time

     

     

    I think he still thinks that the stand up and be counted campaign is in operation.

     

     

    HH

  18. saltires en sevilla on

    Basic kindle is fine

     

     

    Use it all the time and access to a huge range of materials

     

     

    A good selection of Celtic books at decent prices

     

     

    HH

  19. midfield maestro on

    WeefratheTim on 1 July, 2012

     

     

    Thanks for the solitary happy birthday wish this morning. :-)

     

     

    Off out to watch game in Algarve & a few shandies.

  20. Philbhoy - It's just the beginning! on

    midfield maestro

     

     

    Attention seeker!

     

     

    :0)

     

     

    (Happy birthday!)

  21. mm

     

     

    Many happy returns!!!

     

     

    *it is your birthday all day after all*

  22. Just in fae the pub ……. reminder to self…… nae sweary words :¬)

     

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    Dontbrattbakkinanger on 1 July, 2012 at 16:34 said:

     

     

    Zbyszek -congratulations on putting on an excellent tournament. The technical level of play, with one or two exceptions, has been very good and a nice change from the dreary ball thrashing of the SPL.

     

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    DBBIA sorry to say sir but you have that wrang, Zbyszek is undoubtedly a clever bloke etc but he never put on the tournament.

     

    No need to thank me for the info, its free don’t ye know :¬)

     

    HH

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