3 points for a win

[jae]

Whilst reading the St Mirren thread I noticed the league table for season 85-86.

That season must have been 2 points for a win. When did the 3 points for a win start

[Baw187]

Whilst reading the St Mirren thread I noticed the league table for season 85-86.

That season must have been 2 points for a win. When did the 3 points for a win start


After the 1994 World Cup I believe.

[jae]

After the 1994 World Cup I believe.

Cheers bud.

For some reason I thought it was even before 86.

[Hibster]

wonder how many, if any, league titles/relegation battles would have gone a different way were it not for the rule change.

can't be bothered working it out myself - anyone know off the top of their head?

[duncs]

wonder how many, if any, league titles/relegation battles would have gone a different way were it not for the rule change.

can't be bothered working it out myself - anyone know off the top of their head?

I know the first season it was introduced (1994/95 I think) we finished 3rd and Motherwell were 2nd and if it had remained 2pts for a win, then we would have been second. That's just a memory mind, I could be completely wrong!

[lapsedhibee]

I know the first season it was introduced (1994/95 I think) we finished 3rd and Motherwell were 2nd and if it had remained 2pts for a win, then we would have been second. That's just a memory mind, I could be completely wrong!

You're completely right. We had 12 wins and 17 draws that year, and the Muthas had 14 wins and 12 draws.

[brog]

I do know that post war only Hibs & Hearts lost the league on goal average, both would have won on goal difference. Ironically, :wink: when Yams lost league in 1986, see separate thread, they would have won on goal average!! Shame!!