Whit fir? Naebody wants them
CHARLES GREEN has been told he’s taking Rangers NOWHERE.
The Ibrox chief had claimed that Gers were ready to walk away in protest at the 12-12-18 reconstruction plans.
But they would require a seal of approval from UEFA, as well as the backing of the SFA and the association they intended to join. And that’s not going to happen after the English Premier League said they’d block the plan.
Gers would have had to serve a two-year notice period prior to leaving the game here as part of their membership of the SFL and SFA.
A UEFA spokesperson told SunSport: “This is a matter for the Scottish domestic bodies — and other possibly concerned domestic bodies — to consider first of all.
“UEFA Article 51 (1) dictates that no combinations or alliances between UEFA member associations or between leagues or clubs affiliated to different UEFA member associations may be formed without the permission of UEFA.”
Reports down south yesterday revealed the Premier League won’t allow Gers to join them. West Brom’s Scottish boss Steve Clarke is also convinced he won’t be facing them soon.
Clarke said: “I don’t think it can happen. I don’t see it is feasible for Rangers to leave Scottish football.”
Former SFA chief executive and one-time Gers director of football Gordon Smith also reckons there’s no chance.
He said: “If this motion is voted through Rangers will have to accept it or they will have nowhere to go.
“Rangers have every right to explore every option.
“But I don’t think it’s best to do that as a reaction to these proposals. You’d have to ask yourself how Rangers could leave Scottish football.
“There may be talk over some kind of European Super League but it will not be happening soon. If Rangers want to continue playing football they will have to abide by the decision taken when the matter is put to vote.”
Smith insists the proposed revamp wouldn’t hit Gers in the way Green has claimed saying: “If Rangers win the Third Division title they’ll be promoted to the third level.
“If the proposals are voted through Rangers would be going into the third level just as they would if the system stayed as we are.
“Rangers would still play the same teams from the Third Division but also from the current Second Division. So there is no way this can be seen as another obstacle to Rangers getting back to the top level.”
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