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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jmccormick
The SPL is, for the moment, the only show in town, and as things stand will be the league we play in as from August. Thing could change though. Now there are those on here who dream of playing in England, some even of joining one of the Irish leagues, and others who dream of playing in a European league. Good luck to all of you. None of that will happen anytime soon.
My grammar’s away to pot. Where’s that Rioja?
I agree that Paul mcStay was a great player for us and probably in a relatively poor Celtic side at that time.
However, what other teams were in for/ interested in signing him?
Emdy?
The EPL should be renamed the Millionaire Haddies’ League.
Dontbrattbakkinanger on 1 July, 2012 at 18:38 said
there is a 2 mile “Tydesley exclusion zone” around my ears.
How long before we’re told who Spain last lost to???
Keown said Germany were arrogant not to man mark Pirlo,strange,never heard hism say that about Engerlaaaand.
One of the things that make me smile in Football coverage is the way the pundits dress up all smart when we reach the stage of the Final!
I have given up on getting an answer to my question about Petrie.
Paul,
Is the main problem, from Celtic’s perspective, in your hypothetical scenario, that it would be the winners of SPL loyal who would qualify for any Champions League place on offer.
cant wait to step into celtic park too play the dons and make ma way tae stand at ma seat in 107 and take a large intake of FRESH air knowing that the scum will not be anywhere near celtic park in a league capacity for a right few years to do any damage to OUR stadium or toilets,AHHHHHHHHHHH happiness is a TEAM CALLED CELTIC FC
Philbhoy
Everton for one.
Philbhoy 18.40
Everton,Juventus to name just two.
Non of the really big English clubs came in for hum ,and he didn’t fancy italian football.
He could have gone to ANY English top flight club and trebled his Celtic wages at that time.
TT
Celtic_First on 1 July, 2012 at 18:40 said:
did you just say your grandma smoked pot?
Celtic Mac on 1 July, 2012 at 18:39 said:
no debate with your first point. From there on you are like the rest of us, wondering what we should do? We all have opinions of what we would want, but we have to be realistic. If we stay in Scotland ( the most likely scenario) it has to be under a different league , different in structure and in its` membership and rule book.
tamstered
I am in 106. Geez a wave ( and the answer to my Petrie question!)
Philbhoy – It’s just the beginning! on 1 July, 2012 at 18:40 said:
I agree that Paul mcStay was a great player for us and probably in a relatively poor Celtic side at that time.
However, what other teams were in for/ interested in signing him?
Emdy?
Wenger tried to sign him for Monaco
EDB et all
Paul McStay Mr Celtic.
The produce of Larkhall via Holy Cross Hamilton, talk about Celtic through and through.
if white is behind green ur broon ur we snookered?
HH
Jungle Jim on 1 July, 2012 at 18:48 said:
i asked a question on here in 19 canteen and
STILL NO ANSWER
and maybe we can meet and sniff the FRESH FRESH clean air together
Paul McStay, my favourite ever Celtic player.
Tommy Burns, my favourite ever Celt.
Quality Pie Shop – Imagine passing this every morning on the way to work :¬)
Kevin Barry – Quality Pies
HH
Jungle Jim – Petrie is alleged to be one of the main drivers behind the nonsensical proposals made to the SFL clubs;
Dripping with meaningful sarcasm, Pual. Lovely.
Casillas, Arbeloa, Piqué, Ramos, Alba, Busquets, Xavi, Alonso, Iniesta, Silva, Fábregas
Re PMcS
Thanks for your replies.
talking aboot fav players mine is zheng zhi as well as being a brilliant fitba player he also rides a bike in thee ole toor de france, and plays tennis dressed as a wummin bet he is great at snooker too
If Spain win tonight, I win £40 in the sweeper at my work. However, since Italy are my pick, should they win, I will trouser £100!
Forza Italia!
Rucly
I may want Spain to win but Italy has the best anthem , of all countries.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3RToBymttA
Picked up the GB Bhodran from Artybhoy yesterday……. its a cracker!
Vmhans GB Bhodran
HH
tam
I think I have found the answer anyway. Petrie said he will vote No on Newco re SPL but it is up to others to decide what happens next. He MIGHT have spoken with Green about entry into SFL Div 1. Then again, he might not have.
Fresh Air? I am in row J seat 7. last seat in the row . Come over and say Hello V The Dons.
Philbhoy – It’s just the beginning! on 1 July, 2012 at 18:59 said:
Re PMcS
Thanks for your replies
There were other rumours just about every season, I think Inter Milan were also mentioned at one time……but how do we know for sure,,,,paper talk!!
Dontbrattbakkinanger on 1 July, 2012 at 18:38 said:
Embdy care to run a sweep on how quickly , and how often ,C.Tildesley mentions ‘United’ in a game between Spain and Italy?
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I bet he doesn’t mention them once.
HT
My favourite ever Celt is Billy McNeill.
My favourite Celtic player is jinky or henke.
Canny make my mind up.
Ole Kevin Barry’s No;1 customer is Vmhan.
Fylde Coast CSC
hamiltontim on 1 July, 2012 at 18:57 said:
Paul McStay, my favourite ever Celtic player.
Ditto, the King Kenny.
Jungle Jim on 1 July, 2012 at 19:01 said:
FRESH FRESH air cos of no stinking HUNNNNNSSS
the huddle
Not once? How many more than `once` then?
Spain will win this game, they have yet to turn it on and will be well up for it tonight viva espania!
HH