pete 2,499 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Just been on reporting Scotland that Bolton have drawn up new plans for a new EPL set-up that includes the championship as well. They have also allowed room for the old firm to join at the second tier. They will be bringing it forward at a meeting on Thursday. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,199 Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Pete, this news is almost a week old now and has already been posted on here I think. Phil Gartside (Bolton chairman) is looking at having an "EPL2" and the possibility of inviting the OF. You sure it is being discussed on Thursday ? Was sure I read that it wouldnt be discussed till the summer at least. Here is what is being reported on Sporting Life..... Premier League chairmen are expected to delay any discussion of controversial proposals to include the Old Firm clubs in a revolutionary two-tier set-up until at least the summer. Bolton chairman Phil Gartside had been expected to put forward the proposal at Thursday's meeting of Premier League clubs but it has not been included on the agenda. Gartside could raise it under 'any other business' but there is little appetite for such major changes among almost all top-flight clubs, and it is especially not viewed the right time at this stage of the season for such discussions. It is also understood that although UEFA are neutral about the proposal, the Football Association and Scottish FA would try to block any attempt for Celtic and Rangers to be involved in the Premier League. Gartside's plan is for a two-tier Premier League with 18 clubs in each division. Only one club would be relegated from Premier League II to the Football League each season. The proposal would need the approval of 14 out of the 20 Premier League chairmen. Gartside has argued it would offer more financial stability to teams in the lower half of the current top-flight. When his plans were revealed in October, the Bolton chairman said: "We have to start considering what the structure of the league is, and it is time to look at two Premier Leagues - Premier League One and Premier League Two - and the way the finance is allocated. "You could have 36 Premier League clubs split into 18 and 18 and that would also solve the problems of the winter break and supporting the England team. "If the FA and the Government are going to start looking at debt structure and financial constraints on clubs then we are going to have to do something." Gartside is one of the longest-serving chairmen in the top flight and a member of the Football Association's board. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexscottislegend 2,107 Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I said on another thread that it was unlikely to happen, even though it would be fantastic for the OF. The big four in England would be against, and I cannot see the middle table EPL teams in favour either (turkeys do not vote for Christmas.). The SPL is not big enough for us, the status quo is unsatisfactory, so the the only real long-tem option is some kind of european league where the likes of Ajax, Benfica and other giants need to rival the kind of TV income open only to the EPL. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CammyF 7,017 Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Whilst this would be fantastic for the club for financial reasons, it would be a nightmare for those who follow the club. Season ticket prices would increase as would cost for away travel (not to mention the logisitics involved with travelling to away games). Cammy F 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,199 Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Whilst this would be fantastic for the club for financial reasons, it would be a nightmare for those who follow the club. Season ticket prices would increase as would cost for away travel (not to mention the logisitics involved with travelling to away games). Cammy F Could the club not freeze the season ticket prices given the vastly increased TV revenue they would receive. Rangers would clear their debt in one fel-swoop with the extra TV Revenue (assuming it all went to debt repayment). The away travel there is nothing that can be done for that. But the fans do get a better standard of football on display, at least from the opposition 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza_8 233 Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I fear we'd get relegated if we were to move south. I even think we'd struggle in The Championship. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CammyF 7,017 Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Could the club not freeze the season ticket prices given the vastly increased TV revenue they would receive. Rangers would clear their debt in one fel-swoop with the extra TV Revenue (assuming it all went to debt repayment). The away travel there is nothing that can be done for that. But the fans do get a better standard of football on display, at least from the opposition Oh aye, SDM will 'freeze' season ticket prices Cammy F 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,199 Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Oh aye, SDM will 'freeze' season ticket prices Cammy F Didnt say he would Cammy, just that he could. One letter makes a huge difference. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CammyF 7,017 Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Didnt say he would Cammy, just that he could. One letter makes a huge difference. Oh aye, he COULD, but come on - when has SDM ignored a 'cash cow'? He'll milk it dry If and it's a big if we were ever to get into the top flight in England, it would be a financial wet dream for the club, it would be the end of the ordinary fan IMO. Cammy F 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,486 Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 It's all pie in the sky, and I would not like to see it happen,don't get me wrong the financial side of it is the only interesting bit,but it won't happen IMO 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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