craig 5,199 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Is there any way the SPL can screw us over post-split ? As we all know the SPL seem to have definite leanings to our "friends" in the East End. So, when we get to the split what is the likelihood that THEY will get 3 home games whilst we get 2 ? Or is it formulaic ? This whole "split" is a joke anyway !! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon 0 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Agree Craig. Splitting the league makes us a laughing stock and serves no purpose at all IMO. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,199 Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 I thought it first came in to lessen the number of games - except it increased the games by 2 !!!! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 2,499 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I have one word for the split. Bollocks! Only the SPL could dream it up. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotter 0 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I think there is supposed to be a random element to the games post split but I'm not sure exactly how they go about formulating the fixtures. I don't think you could find anyone with a cohesive argument for the split. It's a complete embarassment which invites derision from anyone who cares to take an interest in our game. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whosthedado 1,541 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 We should have 3 at home after the split but it'll probably depend on who finishes in the top 6. It'll probably result in someone coming to Ibrox 3 times. The system is daft but thats the SPL for you 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Cole 0 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Only the SPL could dream it up. ...and steadfastly stand by it for 10 years even though everybody hates it. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calscot 0 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Although it's not perfect, I do think it can make the last 10 games of the season much more interesting and motivates the middling teams to make a lot more effort. With 10 games to go most of the teams have something to play for compared to a 16 team league with everyone playing twice. In the latter you have about 8 teams with bugger all to play for and we're talking about a load of meaningless games between the likes of say Falkirk and Ross County. So although is vastly flawed with a small country like ours with two teams taking about 70% of the fans, it definitely adds interest and increases the attendances and viewing figures. And I think THAT is why we stick with it. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Ally 0 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 My understanding is that we will definitely ahve 3 home games as every team must play 19 home, 19 away. The SPL try and predict who will finish in the top 6 and bottom 6 so that when the fixtures are produced by the computer, no team will end up playing 3 times away to another post split. However when a team breaks into the top half, or unexpectedly falls into the bottom half it cocks everything up and you may end being home or away 3 times to one side. The total numebr of home/away games however does not change. That is my understandint, but it may not be compeltely correct. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calscot 0 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Our extra home game and their extra away game will be the OF game. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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