The Guardian are reporting that Hibs, Yams and the Ugly sisters will be fielding reserve teams in the Scottish Third Divisioon as early as next season?
Has any of the guys "in-the-know" heard about this?
If so, what does everyone think?
Clearly there is a need for reserve football for progression from the Youth Ranks to First Team and it can only benefit scottish football as a whole to have a bigger pool of players involved, but will it be at the expense of some of the smaller clubs?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2...-reserve-teams
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24-09-2010 11:42 AM #1
New Reserve league/SPL Restructure?
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24-09-2010 11:46 AM #2This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
As far as I can tell, it'd work as follows;
SPL 1 (14 teams)
SPL 2 (14 teams)
First Division (10 teams)
Second Division (10 teams)
Third Division (10 teams)
So it'd leave a shortfall of four teams compared to the current system, so it'd be ourselves, Rangers, Celtic and Aberdeen to fill that particular void?
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24-09-2010 11:49 AM #3This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
In advance just in case I'm being a bit thick.
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24-09-2010 11:55 AM #4
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I think it is a great idea. Personally not having a reserve league is a farce for me, we could have an entire squad playing and coming up together, rather than individuals being loaned to other teams, that can only be great for Hibs developing young talent, understanding and a better progression from reserve to first team.
In addition it would mean that in the event we needed a loan player back we are not stuck with contract positions that dont allow.
Furthermore it will no doubt help the development of young management. We will need a proper coaching staff for such a team and whilst coming at a cost, you see it all the time down south that reserve managers take a role, IF, the first team managers role on.
Positive news for Scottish football, can someone please make sure this happens.
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24-09-2010 11:56 AM #5This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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24-09-2010 12:01 PM #6This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
SPL1 14 teams
SPL2 12 teams
Division 1 10 teams
Division 2 10 teams
That's 46 sides in total, four more than currently.
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24-09-2010 12:04 PM #7
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24-09-2010 12:07 PM #8This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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24-09-2010 12:18 PM #9
They already play this system in other countries, e.g. Germany, and the rules are that the 'reserve' teams can't get promoted.
TBH, I'm not sure why this is an option and the reserve league isn't. Surely they should just re-instate the reserves
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24-09-2010 12:21 PM #10This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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24-09-2010 12:24 PM #11
stupid idea imho
Should re-instate the reserve league & introduce a pryamid structure to the set up.
Ie: Promotion and relegation from the third division allowing junior sides to enter if they win promotion
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24-09-2010 12:49 PM #12
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As long as the OF/TV companies insist on everyone playing each other 4 times a season, the apathy and disinterest in the SPL will continue. I'm not saying it's the only problem but it sure as hell makes the league boring and that bit harder for anyone else to challenge for.
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24-09-2010 01:01 PM #13
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I don't want a 14 team top league particularly, much rather go 16 or 18 and be done with it.
Us and some other clubs fielding 'A' sides makes sense, but I would like to see clubs like Spartan's get a shot at joining the league. Ideally a pyramid structure is needed.
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24-09-2010 01:04 PM #14
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Always thought this would be a good idea. Reserve teams in Spain can get as far as the league below and can't meet each other. It would create some much needed funds for lower league clubs with old firm fans(and ours maybe) boosting gate receipts. It would also be a very competitive environment to bring on youngsters
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24-09-2010 03:12 PM #15
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24-09-2010 03:39 PM #16
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If this idea is a farce then I suppose the Spanish set up is too? Don't get me wrong, there's a lot wrong in Scotland, but this is a good idea that has worked elsewhere.
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24-09-2010 03:51 PM #17
For me, a country of our size should have a maximum of 3 three leagues;
16 Team SPL 1
16 Team SPL 2
Scottish First Division 10 + whatever reserve squads.
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24-09-2010 03:54 PM #18This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Good idea IMO.
http://www.hibs.net/showthread.php?1...9355&highlight=
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24-09-2010 04:04 PM #19
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I think we also need to realise that having more teams than we currently have is madness. We have too many teams as it is, fan bases are already too small. I am not sure of the answer but think we need to be more radical and ruthless than just allowing SPL teams to have reserve teams in the lower leagues.Last edited by GreenPJ; 24-09-2010 at 04:06 PM.
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25-09-2010 10:31 AM #20
Reserve lesgue
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25-09-2010 10:42 AM #21
As a reserve league seems a no-go as some SPL teams can't afford it, this is the best option.
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25-09-2010 10:46 AM #22This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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25-09-2010 10:59 AM #23
This is all to do with cash...
Easter Road would be getting used practically every saturday, we'd have the first team and the second team alternating home games each week.
So currently we get what, 12k-14k crowds for first team home games? When the second team are at home we'd maybe get 1k-2k crowds? Means ER is getting used every week, club shop open, gate money coming in etc.
Good idea really, although I think there are too many teams currently and there should be some sort of pyramid structure. Under the current division 3 there should be a "conference" league, then under that a regional set up.
My mate plays in England for what is essentially a decent amateur team but they are in like the 9th tier of english football. They're never going to get to the Football league but there is the opprtunity for them to do it, there's no ceiling on how far they can go. Should be like that here too.
Its down to the knuckle ticklers at Hampden to sort that one out though!
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25-09-2010 11:07 AM #24
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