Playing Celtic next year?

[THE FLASH]

To be honest, it's no less absurd to see Celtic playing in England than Swansea or Cardiff.

Very true....

I believe that the taffs should be fucked off to the welsh league.

But i also believe that MK Dongs shouldnt exist.

[tans]

I see newport county have got a trip to wembley.

Bloody taffs

[SwindonTartanArmy]

Ignoring the fact that the Journalist in that story seems to think League 1 is the bottom tier of the football league...

I cant see it happening, as I believe FIFA and UEFA will see it as their duty to try and maintain the integrity of their member leagues.

Just shows that Celtics spiel about not needing Rangers is a load of bollocks.

[Ardiles]

I'm trying to imagine the SPL without the Old Firm.  And I'm tempted to think it could be quite successful.

There were studies I remember reading about in relation to American Football (which I have very little interest in, but that's besides the point.)  And they showed that one of the benefits of the draft (draught?) system they have out there is that there are few teams that run away with it.  As a result, competition is much better due to the relatively level playing field - and it was found that the equality of sporting competition was one of the most important contributors to an exciting competition.

Take the Premiership as an example.  Not my cup of tea either, but I do recognise that its international appeal over the last few decades is that there are not just one or two teams at the top fighting for the title most years.  When you have 4 or 5 teams in genuine contention, you have a contest worth watching.

So back to the SPL.  To me, as an outsider, it seems a fairly pointless exercise as it stands.  Remove the Old Firm, however, and the competition comes alive.  It wouldn't be big time, sure enough, but surely as Town fans we're fairly well placed to recognise that that shouldn't be an impediment to a great league.

[Summerof69]

Considering Celtic got beat by the might of Kilmarnock today, surely League 1 is too high as Killie had a numberl of L1 and 2 rejects.

[SwindonTartanArmy]

I'm trying to imagine the SPL without the Old Firm.  And I'm tempted to think it could be quite successful.

There were studies I remember reading about in relation to American Football (which I have very little interest in, but that's besides the point.)  And they showed that one of the benefits of the draft (draught?) system they have out there is that there are few teams that run away with it.  As a result, competition is much better due to the relatively level playing field - and it was found that the equality of sporting competition was one of the most important contributors to an exciting competition.

Take the Premiership as an example.  Not my cup of tea either, but I do recognise that its international appeal over the last few decades is that there are not just one or two teams at the top fighting for the title most years.  When you have 4 or 5 teams in genuine contention, you have a contest worth watching.

So back to the SPL.  To me, as an outsider, it seems a fairly pointless exercise as it stands.  Remove the Old Firm, however, and the competition comes alive.  It wouldn't be big time, sure enough, but surely as Town fans we're fairly well placed to recognise that that shouldn't be an impediment to a great league.

I agree. A competetive SPL would only grow in strength. People would start going to games again as it wouldnt be a 2 horse race. TV money would improve.

Obviously, this wouldnt happen over night, but I do think that the OF have ruined Scottish football, much in the same way as I think Sky TV, and the Champions League have ruined football in general.

[chalkies_shorts]

Next season is going to be a one horse race.

[Not that Nice If I'm Honest]

Celtic should not be allowed to do this. It's ironic that at a time that the Scottish government was independance, Celtic wants to join the English league. The reason the Scottish league is a joke is because Celtic and Rangers have enjoyed having the bigger share of TV money, and now, after Rangers has virtually gone to the wall trying to fight each other for the title every year, they want the English money.

They can get stuffed as far as I am concerned.

Yep

[Not that Nice If I'm Honest]

I agree. A competetive SPL would only grow in strength. People would start going to games again as it wouldnt be a 2 horse race. TV money would improve.

Obviously, this wouldnt happen over night, but I do think that the OF have ruined Scottish football, much in the same way as I think Sky TV, and the Champions League have ruined football in general.

What the Fuck is the Swindon Tartan Army ?
I had no idea we were a collection of bigoted alcoholic racists

[Nemo]

What the Fuck is the Swindon Tartan Army ?
I had no idea we were a collection of bigoted alcoholic racists

*Insert lazy Crispy gag of your own choice here*

[SwindonTartanArmy]

What the Fuck is the Swindon Tartan Army ?
I had no idea we were a collection of bigoted alcoholic racists

No bigoted racists here.

[Power to people]

Surely if it was going to happen though now would be the right time as Rangers cannot afford to follow them so it would be easier allowing 1 team in rather than 2, although it would take some restructuring of the leagues, what will they do start them in L2.

allow L2 to run with an extra team or relegate an extra team, then it messes up the BSP, so many different permitations to consider though and then surely they risk a legal bid from clubs who are not happy

[Batch]

They should start a reserve team playing in the highest amateur league they can be elected to and work their way up like every other fucker.

[Jimmy Glass is an Alien]

They should start a reserve team playing in the highest amateur league they can be elected to and work their way up like every other fucker.

I can't see how the FA, SFA, UEFA or FIFA would allow them to have one team in a domestic league in one country and another in a different country. I would assume if they wanted to play in England they would have to drop out of Scotland completly and start at the highest level that would except them (Northern prem or similar) and work up that way.

I think Jersey had been given special dispensation to pay for and accomadate the travelling team when they play at home. Would Celtic have to do the same as its a fair way to travel for some non league teams and at a cost too.

Just image 60,000 watching a non-league game!

[Red Frog]

No bigoted racists here.

Well, one apparently.