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Originally Posted by Chad
There is already talk of 1, maybe 2 topflight clubs in Scotland going into administration as a result of Rangers going into liquidation. Motherwell and Kilmarnock seem to be most at risk.
Scottish football will end up going semi-pro at this rate. Our game up here needs a total overhaul.
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I doubt it will end up going semi-pro. There's sufficient income in the Scottish game to support professional football. For years there's been full time football in the SFL that hasn't had any TV money or money from Rangers filtering down.
I do agree that the game does need an overhaul. The SPL, in particular, has been driven by money since the start.... particulary by the Glasgow clubs. Some good may come out of this if the football restructuring is designed for the terracing punter rather than Sky televsion. The present structure was designed to ensure 4 old firm games a year. There is no old firm any more so an expansion of the league should be considered.
If the reported increase in season ticket sales at Hearts is reflected at other clubs then we may end up with a far more competitive league. There may even be more opportunity to blood youngsters, rather than squander money on dud imports.
The TV money for next season is already in place so Clubs have the next 12 months to adjust their business plan.