Comments on: Premier League Two: Electric Boogaloo?

By: Rob@Off The Post

Rob@Off The Post — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:51:58 +0000

… and you still wouldn’t be allowed to use their precious badges!

By: Ian

Ian — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:54:49 +0000

Matt makes a good point. The second tier of teams would get more chances at Europe. But without Old Firm money, much as us smaller-club fans gripe about them, the SPL drops down to the level of Irish or Welsh leagues – early Champions League exits and eventually only the obligatory one entry. In any case, I really don’t see it happening. But we’ll see.

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:18:46 +0000

Not sure how other Scottish teams would feel about all the lost revenue once the Old Firm up and leave though (actually, I am sure. They’d hate it, and quite rightly). Basically, if Celtic and Rangers are allowed to cross the border, then why not all other Scottish clubs too? Not saying that would be workable. Just saying it would be fair.

If it were to happen, I think the “New Firm” teams like Dundee United, Aberdeen, and similar level clubs like Hibs and Hearts would see some benefit. Someone would get a chance at the Champions League besides Celtic and Rangers and the money that goes with it, but the coefficient would go down, so maybe it’s a Catch 22.

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:16:02 +0000

No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.

Doesn’t seem to be happening anytime soon, by the sounds of this.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/8006934.stm

By: martin

martin — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:45:38 +0000

One of the more amusing proposals of recent years…

And Daryl, not sure if you have yet but check your offside e-mail.

By: Toby

Toby — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:32:19 +0000

This would be a travesty, I think we all love the wild card element of the play-offs and the third spot, the fact that any team in the top 6 can go up makes it interesting till the final day! It’s just protectionism, sad times.