Franc Ergs

You're probably not far off with the 5%, but given that no one is attending a football match, coupled with the current SPFL shitstorm, that figure is probably much higher.

I know you don't have a lot of time for PQ Gonzo, and neither do i , but there were some very unexpected revelations to come out today. If you get a chance have a listen to it. I was really surprised at the normally light hearted Billy Dodds being fairly scathing about Nelms ,you could almost hear the producers squirming as Dodds spoke. Tom English played a blinder, and was like a dog with a bone during the Cormack interview, he just kept asking the questions that Cormack didn't want to hear.

If he thought he was going on the show to prove he was doing the right thing for football, Tom English had other ideas.

I got the distinct feeling that Cormack realised instantly that he'd dropped himself right in the shit, Tom English was not for letting it go at all. The voting timeline could prove damning.

Anyone make any sense of this article in the Guardian ? https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/apr/16/the-fiver-premier-league-scottish-fitba-self-interest

Neil Doncaster as we speak.

From UEFAs rule book. Article 4 Admission criteria and procedure 4.01 To be eligible to participate in the competition, clubs must: a. have qualified for the competition on sporting merit;

"Despite being electronically submitted, for whatever reason, our vote did not reach the centre" (SPFL.) They've been in discussion with them all week ,and there's still no answer as to why the vote didn't reach them. They also seem unhappy with ICT ,and Partick Th ,even though both clubs have been transparent throughout, can't say the same for Dundee.

Some reports now that the EPL will be resuming in June, with matches played behind closed doors, so players there starting a mini pre season in May. UEFA are looking to schedule the remaining European games for August. Are closed doors games an option in our league? , or have they been ruled out altogether ? https://talksport.com/football/694259/premier-league-players-training-2019-20-season-coronavirus/

Bill Leckie's career consists of writing clickbait articles for scum papers, it's what he does best.

The Staggies chief said: “I am really sorry for Dundee and John Nelms. He is a fine man. Fine man he may well be, though all he has achieved now is to prove he is a man that lies to other chairmen. Who would trust him now ? , Oh i forgot ,he's currently in good company with the SPFL, and they're all digging themselves out of that massive hole they've created. It was all a big misunderstanding, vote passed , nothing to see here.

i've been following it all day and i'm now none the wiser either. From my understanding , it now seems that Dundee hold all the cards ,and have the clout to relegate Hearts etc. Aberdeen seemed to be voting against it, but late on, ended up in favour , which might suggest that Liewell has now got the same influence with Dave Cormack that he had with Stewart Milne. All reeks to the high heavens for me.

Think they need to get Rod Stewart in to sort this mess out.

Another suitcase in another hall. Basically Rangers proposal.

Just Us and Hearts voting against, with one Premiership club not voting.

i'm hearing the opposite.

Rangers, Hearts and Aberdeen vote NO , Ross County hold the deciding vote.

You're presuming we're having a next season compo ?.

This topic,..?.

? Did you also notice that none of the females are wearing masks ? Obviously they're made of stronger stuff over there.

Didn't know Tav was over there with him , looks to be enjoying the Empanadas a bit too much.

SPFL CLUBS ARE TO VOTE ON A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE TERMINATION OF THE 2019/20 SEASON IN THE LADBROKES CHAMPIONSHIP, LADBROKES LEAGUE 1 AND LADBROKES LEAGUE 2 SPFL clubs are to vote on a resolution recommending the termination of the 2019/20 season in the Ladbrokes Championship, Ladbrokes League 1 and Ladbrokes League 2, with final season placings determined by points per game in league matches played to date by each club. The resolution also recommends that matches in the Ladbrokes Premiership remain postponed for the time being, to give the best possible opportunity for the remaining 2019/20 fixtures to be played. However, if the SPFL Board determines that the remaining Premiership matches cannot be played, the Ladbrokes Premiership would also be terminated, with final season placings determined on the same basis. The Cabinet Secretary for Health announced on 17 March that NHS Scotland had been put on an emergency footing for at least 12 weeks until 10 June. In addition, the Scottish Government also publicly advised that expectations are that restrictions could remain in place for at least 13 weeks. That means the remaining fixtures in Ladbrokes League Season 2019/20 and the related play-off competitions cannot be scheduled without significantly damaging the SPFL’s ability to start and complete, on time, League Season 2020/21 and next Season’s Betfred Cup. The SPFL has therefore today circulated a written resolution to its 42 Member Clubs recommending that SPFL clubs approve: the immediate termination of Season 2019/20 for the Ladbrokes Championship, League 1 and League 2, without the remaining fixtures in the League being played; all play-off competitions being cancelled; and final season placings to be determined by the number of points per game earned by each club in the matches they have played. This would result in the following final divisional tables for Season 2019/20 in the Ladbrokes Championship, League 1 and League 2: If approved, this would result in the promotion of Dundee United, Raith Rovers and Cove Rangers, and the relegation of Partick Thistle and Stranraer. If the resolution is approved, the SPFL has also committed to consulting with Clubs over the possibility of League restructuring ahead of Season 2020/21. SPFL Chairman Murdoch MacLennan said: “These are extraordinarily difficult times for our entire country and, like every sports body worldwide, we have been wrestling with the enormous challenges caused by the outbreak. “To their credit, every single club in the SPFL has been committed to completing the remaining fixtures for Season 2019/20, but they also all recognise we must prioritise the safety of players, officials and fans, and ensure our emergency services are given every possible assistance to focus on their vital work. Many football people have friends or family who are working with the emergency and health services or who have been affected by this awful virus and I have been struck by the strong sense of solidarity shown by everyone in our sport. “The communication from the Scottish Government at least gives us a degree of clarity, meaning it will now be impossible to fulfil the remaining fixtures in the Ladbrokes Championship, League 1 and League 2 without causing huge financial damage and uncertainty for Clubs in those Divisions. We have recommended a way forward which we firmly believe enables the best possible outcome for Scottish football in these very demanding and unique circumstances.” SPFL Chief Executive Neil Doncaster added: “As a Board, we have consulted extensively with clubs in all four divisions since football was suspended on 13th March and have taken expert legal and commercial advice. “Now is the right time to act. Very regrettably, we must face the reality that it’s simply not possible for the remaining Ladbrokes Championship, League 1 and League 2 fixtures to remain postponed without causing significant further financial harm to clubs in those divisions. Further, many of our clubs are experiencing very challenging organisational and financial circumstances. “Everyone in our game and in the country generally, is wrestling with the devastating impact of Covid-19. They all know there are no easy answers or simple solutions, but the Board’s recommended proposal will give us a far greater degree of certainty, minimise the harm to the game overall, and enable us make end-of-season fee payments now to Ladbrokes Championship, League 1 and League 2 clubs. “The position for the Ladbrokes Premiership remains particularly complicated. Everyone is aware of UEFA’s desire for the family of European football to work together to resolve the issues that confront us all. We are keen to work with UEFA and remain in discussion with them over the situation in Scotland. “The quicker we reach a final position the better, but there is no doubt this is the most complicated and challenging situation our game has faced in living memory.” https://spfl.co.uk/news/spfl-clubs-to-vote-on-curtailment-of-ladbrokes-s