barca72 440 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Sounds to me that even Liewell accepts there will be no change until the 2014/2015 season, which could possibly see us , in a 14-14-14 set up, in the top division by then. What happened to the dire warnings that it was take it or leave it for this season only? http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/sfl/sfl-take-centre-stage-in-change-move-122104n.20890109 Tuesday 23 April 2013 SFL take centre stage in change move. THE SFL are set to take the lead in the league reconstruction debate after agreeing to form a working group to engage with the SPL and find a 42-club solution to rescue the Scottish game, writes Chris Jack. David Longmuir was at the meeting. Controversial plans that would have had a 12-12-18 three-tier structure come into place next season were rejected by the SPL last week after St Mirren and Ross County voted against the proposal in the wake of an outcry from fans. SportTimes understands the SFL have produced a new strategy document that will now be looked over by its members, with representatives from some First Division clubs forming a working party to attempt to force through change for the start of the 2013-14 campaign. SFL chief executive David Longmuir joined the 10 First Division clubs, including new champions Partick Thistle and already relegated Airdrie United, plus Dundee and Second Division champions Queen of the South, at a meeting at New Douglas Park last night. They convened just a few hours after Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell warned that to have any chance of being implemented for next season, new proposals would have to be brought forward immediately. He said: "If we don't get something coming forward, say this week, then that's it. We need to move on and play in the same structure. "I'm unsure whether there are any further proposals that will come forward between now and the summer. "If there are, they need to be dealt with quickly. But, if not, then we go into next season with the status quo, and I'm sure there will be a bit more work done over the next year." The First Division clubs are determined to lead the way to help find that solution. Following the meeting, a statement read: "The clubs still feel there is a willingness for change and a window of opportunity still exists to agree on a way forward, and what can be accepted for the benefit of all 42 clubs. "A small working group will seek to discuss with the relevant bodies how we can best progress the way forward as soon as possible." 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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