SPFL 2016/17 fixtures: Hamilton at home on first day of season

[the gunslinger 3,366]

Thistle are right.

[craig 5,199]

Thistle and Motherwell are absolutely spot on.

 

All this does is prove the complete lunacy of the structure of the country's top tier. It's ridiculous.

 

We can laugh all we like about them moaning at not getting us and Celtic at home 3 times but it is absolutely spot on. Where is the sporting integrity in those 3 teams having to play away to the two biggest teams in the country whilst their rivals only have 2 away games ? It makes a mockery of the notion of "level playing field".

 

Will we still be laughing at these 3 "diddy teams" if we are level on points with Celtic having played at Parkhead twice and Ibrox once only to find that post split we are then allocated a 3rd game at Parkhead ???

[forlanssister 3,050]

Thistle and Motherwell are absolutely spot on.

 

All this does is prove the complete lunacy of the structure of the country's top tier. It's ridiculous.

 

We can laugh all we like about them moaning at not getting us and Celtic at home 3 times but it is absolutely spot on. Where is the sporting integrity in those 3 teams having to play away to the two biggest teams in the country whilst their rivals only have 2 away games ? It makes a mockery of the notion of "level playing field".

 

Will we still be laughing at these 3 "diddy teams" if we are level on points with Celtic having played at Parkhead twice and Ibrox once only to find that post split we are then allocated a 3rd game at Parkhead ???

 

Motherwell are crying crocodile tears they weren't so concerned about their finances when they taped off half their stand and let it lay empty rather than let Bears watch their team.

 

I imagine that three home games for the Tims versus our one is a step too far even for Lawwell or else he would have tried it before.

[ian1964 10,429]

Calls to change Old Firm Hogmanay fixture over fears

 

POLICE and football chiefs are involved in talks over the timing of first festive Old Firm clash since 2011.

 

Rangers and Celtic are due to play in one of their three scheduled fixtures next season on Hogmanay.

 

The full fixture list for the 2016/17 season was released yesterday with two other Old Firm games to be played on the weekend of Saturday September 11 followed by March 11.

 

A Police Scotland confirmed that discussions are still ongoing regarding the fixtures.

 

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “There are ongoing discussions between Police Scotland and SPFL in regard to the date and timing of the match at the end of the year.”

 

It comes as calls have been made to move the Hogmanay fixture over fears it will put an extra strain on the emergency services.

 

The SPFL have signalled that one of the four fixtures between Celtic and Rangers will take place on Saturday, December 31 – which is a clash with Hogmanay celebrations across Scotland.

 

A 3pm kick-off at Rangers’ Ibrox Stadium would coincide with revellers getting ready for parties to bring in the new year.

 

Paul Waterson, who is chief executive of the Scottish Licensed Trade Association, said: “I think really it is the wrong day to have that game.

 

“It used to traditionally be around about that time, the new year, the second or just before, and I just don’t think it fits now.

 

“There can be problems at it and I think it should be moved.”

 

He added: “It will cause some problems especially in terms of resources for the police.

 

“Everybody is busy anyway and I think it would put undue stress on a lot of the agencies involved in it. “

 

Susan Jack, of Glasgow Women’s Aid said: “Over the past few years there have been links made to the Old Firm and increases in domestic abuse which I have to say the women’s organisations haven’t identified themselves.

 

“We have said it happens everyday.

 

“If people have a few drinks and are violent to their partners or children, it could be made worse maybe by the mix of Hogmanay and their team either winning or losing.”

 

She added: “Emergency services will be overstretched at Hogmanay without throwing that in. It seems a bit crazy.”

 

http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/14565757.Calls_to_change_Old_Firm_Hogmanay_fixture_over_fears/

[ian1964 10,429]

[ian1964 10,429]

Thistle and Motherwell are absolutely spot on.

 

All this does is prove the complete lunacy of the structure of the country's top tier. It's ridiculous.

 

We can laugh all we like about them moaning at not getting us and Celtic at home 3 times but it is absolutely spot on. Where is the sporting integrity in those 3 teams having to play away to the two biggest teams in the country whilst their rivals only have 2 away games ? It makes a mockery of the notion of "level playing field".

 

Will we still be laughing at these 3 "diddy teams" if we are level on points with Celtic having played at Parkhead twice and Ibrox once only to find that post split we are then allocated a 3rd game at Parkhead ???

 

Right or wrong who cares?,sporting integrity died when we got kicked out of the SPL which these clubs voted for!,these clubs are quite happy with the cabal that is running/ruining Scottish football

Edited June 18, 2016 by ian1964

[trublusince1982 243]

If anyone should be annoyed its us. 2 away and 1 home game against hearts aberdeen and celtic. Sporting integrity anyone?

[ian1964 10,429]

[Bearman 9]

The computer they use is ancient and set in stone, like making sure who plays where against last seasons top TWO.

 

I can't be bothered checking, but it wouldn't surprise me if everything is equal regards how many home games ALL clubs have against Celtic & Aberdeen.

 

I agree it's time for change at the top of our game, the folk running it truly are an embarrassment.

[ian1964 10,429]