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Almost every club has played 30 games. Hundreds of goals have been scored (and lost). Hundreds of thousands of people have paid a phenomenal amount of money (I’m not even going to ball park that) to watch it all happen. No one is going to put a null and void pen through all that. There is no alternative in these extraordinarily dangerous and tragic times but to finish the lot as it stands.
I think it deserves a more eye-catching feature :
Copied in case they delete it.
We beat St Mirren 2-0 tomorrow night and go above them on goal difference.
On Thurs morning, the SPFL/SFA decide to end the season prematurely due to COVID-19. To ensure that Dundee Utd don’t hit the wall, the decision is taken to cancel the play offs, but relegate one and promote one. As a result, St Mirren are relegated on goal difference on technically the last day of the season. They then spend the rest of their eternity thinking about how this could have been avoided if they hadn’t let Celtic pump them last weekend.
That my friends is ****ing karma!!!
Our family yam cancelled his almost as soon as it was set up because "Budge has saved us now".Quote:
Originally Posted by Peevemor
I know it was because he's a tight *******.
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Thanks, loving this !Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim44
It would bring a tear to a glass curtain.
Ayr are voting yes
For the 4001 time Hibs would not be voting to relegate Hearts. They have two choices. Vote for null and void and risk like others the threat of legal claim from sponsors, advertisers, even season ticket holders who would/might want a full refund for a season that didn’t happen.Therefore they have no option other than to vote to call it. There was no 3rd, 4th, 5th option.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibees1973
Hibs a professional well run business who will vote on key issues like the one we are all facing in the right way, non emotive and to protect the interests of our club and wider Scottish footballl.
Will they continue to overspend. Of course they will. They are lucky that the championship is the weakest it's been for years. They should come straight back up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Since90+2
Statement o'clock
https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/arti...tatement-1-2-3
You couldn't make that up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim44
They think it's acceptable to relegate another team on goal difference, yet demand legal action when they have created a clear four point gap for themselves.
Are they really saying that. Can't bring myself to look at kickback as I've read too much looney stuff on the virus and can't be bothered reading more insane postings.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peevemor
Dear Hearts fans, it's your Anne here. We are busy trying anything to try and wriggle out of relegation.Quote:
Originally Posted by 04Sauzee
Please help us Obi Wan Kenobi, you're our only hope.
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Originally Posted by JohnM1875
Bet Ewan Murray had tears flowing into his keyboard as he was typing that 🤣 Jambo welt.
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Originally Posted by 04Sauzee
Boo hoo, in essence it's not fair, I don't like the rules I signed up to. So 'we' need to change all together.
Simples, don't pi'** millions up with crappy glass curtains, run your club properly, don't be the worst team in the league and instead go back to your wonderful anon dodgy benefactors and ask them to open their purses.
The threat of legal action has been quietly dropped. She knows they are toast.Quote:
Originally Posted by 04Sauzee
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🎶 We’re sick of your stories we’re tired of your songs, get back in the gutter that’s where you belong 🎶Quote:
Originally Posted by 04Sauzee
Yes, cheers. For those who dont click onto sickbag it looks like this, and is followed by those weird replies with pictures of obscure people looking pompous and self satisfied. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...e0a0a387d4.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by Skol
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The same nonsense sevco came out with. Their away form has been so dire I'm amazed they get any going to their away games. Unless they face the reality that they would probably be relegated anyway if the season finished they could be in big trouble. There is clearly a massive split in the squad over pay cuts/deferrals and not many of the squad will have relegation clauses in their contracts. Stendel maybe hinted at what's going to happen when he mentioned having a squad of a few older hands and more youngsters in the team. That would be financial reality kicking in rather than youngsters who can play his famous pressing game. I wonder if they will ever admit that stendel has been a shocking appointment. I doubt it and they will reel out every excuse possible and won't mention how they blew £10m of the foh payments and the millions from Mr Benny factor.Quote:
Originally Posted by Since452
[QUOTE=04Sauzee;6137745]Statement o'clock
https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/arti...tatement-1-2-3[/.
interesting she was earlier threatening legal action but never mentions it int the above statement.
Also the quote from her statement below seems to accept its a crisis and you have to accept things - in her case to suit Hearts.
If the Government can change the Laws of the Land, within 24 hours, to cope with this crisis, then surely it cannot be impossible for Scottish Football’s Governing bodies to modify rules to get things done.
Statement in full.Quote:
Originally Posted by 04Sauzee
Following the SPFL briefings held today, and having now had the opportunity (post meeting) to read the written resolution being proposed, I can confirm that Heart of Midlothian will not be voting in favour of the proposal as it stands.
Over the past 24 hours, in advance of today’s meetings, a number of Clubs have been discussing possible options and sharing ideas. Many of those Clubs believe, as we do, that a decision of such magnitude requires significantly more discussion and debate than has been made available to us.
I absolutely understand that finding an equitable outcome for all will not be easy. However, I firmly believe that we must try to find a solution which ensures that no Club should be penalised as a consequence of these exceptional circumstances.
It was emphasised today that some clubs, particularly those in the lower Leagues, need funds to be released to help them navigate their way through this exceptional situation. I do not accept however, that this resolution needs to be passed in order to release those funds. If the Government can change the Laws of the Land, within 24 hours, to cope with this crisis, then surely it cannot be impossible for Scottish Football’s Governing bodies to modify rules to get things done. This is a time for pragmatism, not rules. There are other ways of addressing the current financial challenges and as such we will be supporting the Members Resolution being put forward by Rangers.
I wrote to the SPFL on the 15th March, asking that all 42 clubs be given the opportunity and time to discuss this situation fully. That has not happened and we now find ourselves once again in apparent disarray. For the avoidance of doubt, I am not pointing fingers at the SPFL Executive, nor indeed at the Board, as I know how much effort has gone into trying to find a way through this totally unprecedented situation. However, an issue of this scale was always going to demand full involvement of the member Clubs.
I also asked that we try to see this as an opportunity to look at whether a league restructure, so often talked about, could help us through this difficult time. I was disappointed to read in the papers issued today that it will be considered, but it was also stated that “…it is very difficult to achieve consensus behind any restructuring proposal, let alone quickly”. This is an emergency situation, and Clubs acknowledge and many accept that it needs actions befitting an emergency situation. Decisions taken to see us through this emergency do not have to be cast in stone. We need to look at the restructuring option with belief that it will help and not with negativity.
This is a time for all Clubs and SPFL partners to pull together to find an equitable solution for all. If something is right, it is right: if it is wrong, it is wrong. We will continue to lobby for doing the right thing, both for Clubs and for Scottish Football.
You are right and fairer is probably the wrong word. Going on press articles it’s obvious Hearts will vote against it and by their posturing, Rangers also. So, if one other club votes against it the SPFL would have to explore other options.Quote:
Originally Posted by bingo70
I don’t know what the solution is, but this scenario is possible. Stalemate.
[QUOTE=steviehibsleith;6137759]She wants rules changed to save Hearts. She obviously realised the rules just now mean they are down.Quote:
Originally Posted by 04Sauzee
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Originally Posted by Ozyhibby
Nah - it's because she knows that 'Legal-aid' wouldn't be given !
Thanks Kato, will save this to be shared at the appropriate time 😁Quote:
Originally Posted by Kato
Only 9 of the 12 requiredQuote:
Originally Posted by Hibees1973
That statement is absolutely pathetic - even by her standards. Deluded.
I would think Sevco would only vote against it if they are confident Hearts is the only other club that will vote against it. Sevco won't be winning the league whatever happens and they need money ASAP. Calling the league as it stands now allows Sevco to pretend Celtic's title doesn't count and they get the money they desperately need sooner. But by voting against it when they know it will be voted through anyway allows them to publicly posture and pander to their weird fanbase.
Going by the league only Aberdeen really have much to gain from continuing (excluding rangers and hearts). Most other teams have either more to lose than gain or not much chance in improving. Celtic, Motherwell, Livingston, St Johnstone, Hamilton, Ross County and St Mirren would all be delighted to finish now and I don’t see us or Killi having enough to gain to make it worth continuing (Killi in theory could still get sucked into relegation battle with a few defeats). Similar theory applies through most of the lower divisions.
It’s the championship and below that might be the problem. Raith chairman says he doesn’t think it will go through.Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul1642
Kheridine from BBC also tweeted that he doesn’t think it will pass.
Time will tell.
She is BRILLIANT.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ann Budge
[QUOTE=steviehibsleith;6137759]I think she will find that it is the Scottish Parliament, not the Scottish Government that changed laws.Quote:
Originally Posted by 04Sauzee
And it happened because all of the members of said parliament voted, democratically, to do that.