I can smell a League reconstruction coming

[InchHibby]

You can almost guarantee there will be moves afoot by all and sundry to ensure The Rangers will be back in the premier next season.
Every idiot/former player will be in the papers pleading their case.
I've read a few posts with some fans hoping they go up, thinking it will give us a better chance of winning the title, I say keep them down, we don't have nothing to fear, bring it on.

[StevieC]

I said days ago that a Rangers failure would result in league reconstruction, and probably 3 teams getting automatic promotion.

Let's not forget though.. It's only half time!

[RedHibby]

The League Reconstruction Meeting has been scheduled for 09:00 tomorrow.

[Leith_Hibee]

I know a wee bit about this.
Nothing can happen next season, that's a fact.
There is an ongoing discussion about the season after...nothing agreed yet.

[Steve20]

Nah. That's just cynical people thinking that. 12 team league is here to stay.

[lucky]

Hope so as we get back into the top league too

[Pete]

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Nah. That's just cynical people thinking that. 12 team league is here to stay.

...even though Neil Doncaster said that league reconstruction was a real possibility a few weeks ago?

Who exactly is being cynical here?

[Leith_Hibee]

There is chat of the split incorporating Champ teams, I.e 3 x 8 (I know that doesn't add up on current structure) but stats say it works in other countries.

[Danderhall Hibs]

No danger will there be reconstruction this season.

[emerald green]

Does anyone seriously believe it's feasible for league reconstruction to take place in time for the start of next season, in a few weeks time?

[andrew70]

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Does anyone seriously believe it's feasible for league reconstruction to take place in time for the start of next season, in a few weeks time?

Texhnically there would be 8 less game days required so they could start the league later to ensure it comes to pass.

[Pete]

Sounds to me like there are people out there who don't want what's best for Scottish football. Ridiculing the much needed change and putting obstacles in the way is only being selfish.

It's almost as if they want social unrest to happen.

[emerald green]

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Texhnically there would be 8 less game days required so they could start the league later to ensure it comes to pass.

I'm not sure I completely follow what you're saying, but you do realise don't you that all clubs would have to be consulted first, debate what is being proposed, and then vote on any proposed reconstruction.

It's by no means certain that some clubs would vote in favour of league reconstruction in any case. So how do they (presumably the SPFL?) "ensure it comes to pass"?

[Springbank]

Any time up until the fixture list comes out it should be possible. It's really not difficult to arrange, it's no more tricky than setting up any type of rota.

[andrew70]

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I'm not sure I completely follow what you're saying, but you do realise don't you that all clubs would have to be consulted first, debate what is being proposed, and then vote on any proposed reconstruction.

It's by no means certain that some clubs would vote in favour of league reconstruction in any case. So how do they (presumably the SPFL?) "ensure it comes to pass"?

You are assuming that this won't have already been discussed. I may be assuming that it has but I certainly believe that the wheels are already in motion should the clubs wish to amend the structure.

The indications show that they are beginning to talk more and more about it.


NB: 30 games as opposed to 38

[Jim Herriot]

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The League Reconstruction Meeting has been scheduled for 09:00 tomorrow.

With 12 minutes of extra time...

[emerald green]

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You are assuming that this won't have already been discussed. I may be assuming that it has but I certainly believe that the wheels are already in motion should the clubs wish to amend the structure.

The indications show that they are beginning to talk more and more about it.


NB: 30 games as opposed to 38

I'm not assuming anything. I just don't think it's feasible, or practical, in such a short timescale. And, as I said earlier, even if it was (and I am completely wrong) it's not a given that clubs would vote in favour of league reconstruction.

The bit in bold - what makes you believe this? Have you been told this for a fact by someone in a position of authority?

[Zazu62]

1 years notice is required I think

[Ozyhibby]

To change the set up for next season it would need all 42 teams to agree.
It is NEVER going to happen.

[HoboHarry]

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To change the set up for next season it would need all 42 teams to agree.
It is NEVER going to happen.

A vote would need to be unanimous? Is that in the rules?

[O'Rourke3]

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To change the set up for next season it would need all 42 teams to agree.
It is NEVER going to happen.

50% of all tv income split evenly in the bottom 3 leagues... Want a bet? Not saying it's on the cards but there are compelling ways the other teams could back this.

[Sir David Gray]

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I said days ago that a Rangers failure would result in league reconstruction, and probably 3 teams getting automatic promotion.

Let's not forget though.. It's only half time!

I think the tie's done, personally.

I can't see a Premiership side losing a two goal lead, going into the home leg against a Championship team.

[Diclonius]

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A vote would need to be unanimous? Is that in the rules?

Don't think so. I think the old "Old Firm veto" has been replaced by a "Premiership veto", effectively meaning the vote has to be 31-11 in favour.

[HoboHarry]

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Don't think so. I think the old "Old Firm veto" has been replaced by a "Premiership veto", effectively meaning the vote has to be 31-11 in favour.

I know - my question was aimed at the poster who said it would take the agreement of every club which is simply not true.

[hibees 7062]

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1 years notice is required I think

Easily changed to suit mate . The Rangers will be promoted no matter what is what i heard

[Delboy4]

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To change the set up for next season it would need all 42 teams to agree.
It is NEVER going to happen.

What happens if Ladbrokes say that they will double their sponsorship from £2m to £4m (which is nothing to them) if the SFA make it a 16 team league...money talks remember!!

[J-C]

No one expected us, Hearts and Rangers to be where we were this season, when it came about everyone thought Rangers would be the team to beat, so if us or Hearts didn't make it up, no one was bothered. Fast forward a few months, Hearts walk the league and Rangers have a pish manager, all the hierarchy panic as the money from sponsors is drying up and Rangers in the top league guarantees extra tv money and league money, queue reconstruction which has already been discussed by all the clubs ( probably ).

[hibbyboy1]

They will probably say that league reconstruction had been agreed six months ago and didn't want to say anything, so as to avoid a lot of meaningless games.

[Beefster]

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No danger will there be reconstruction this season.

Yup. It gives some folk a chance to get their knickers in a twist though.

[Geo_1875]

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You are assuming that this won't have already been discussed. I may be assuming that it has but I certainly believe that the wheels are already in motion should the clubs wish to amend the structure.

The indications show that they are beginning to talk more and more about it.


NB: 30 games as opposed to 38

"Here's one we prepared earlier."