What I hate is some Celtic fans, thinking what Rangers have done is the most dispicable thing in the History of football! The most dispicable thing in the history of Scottish football is covering up a kiddy fiddler!
A now for the response that could decide it all Falkirk FC CHAIRMAN'S RESPONSE TO RANGERS SITUATION Friday, 22 June 2012 Martin Ritchie Statement Martin Ritchie has responded to the many requests the Club have had regarding the Rangers situation. The Chairman has requested we post the following statement for our fanbase : “Many supporters have expressed concerns regarding the potential ‘Rangers Newco’ outcomes and their impact on Scottish football, the SFL and our own club. We clearly have no say on whether the SPL wish to accept the ‘Newco’into their league next season. “ “However, as a member of the SFL, we do have a say in whether a ‘Newco’would be admitted into the SFL. David Longmuir, Chief Executive of the SFL, contacted all SFL clubs this week and assured them that any meaningful proposals would be put before all SFL members.” “The board at Falkirk FC strongly believe the current turmoil should be a catalyst for change in Scottish Football. League reconstruction, First Division play-offs, a fairer distribution of the game’s wealth and the ending of undemocratic voting systems should be the minimum level of change.” “It would be totally unacceptable if a “Rangers Newco” were admitted to the First Division on the current rules. Even a weakened “Rangers Newco” would have resources that far outstripped all other First Division clubs and this would pretty much guarantee them promotion before the season even starts.” “Fairness is a word not often quoted in the current situation. However, I think it is worth reminding everyone that when Falkirk FC were faced with provisional liquidation in 1998, the new consortium of owners paid every creditor (including the Inland Revenue) in full, i.e. 100 pence in the pound. If we had gone down the route taken by many clubs since then, paying only a fraction to their creditors, we would have had the resources to accelerate the development of our stadium and make an earlier return to the SPL.” “Any decisions taken by our board will be made in the best interests of our club and of Scottish football.” Martin Ritchie (Chairman) Even partick thistle are getting a wee sly dig in. Statement from the Board of Directors: “The situation regarding the Rangers NEWCO has nothing to do with Partick Thistle Football Club. It is a matter for the SPL which will be discussed at their board meeting on July 4th. At the moment, what is being reported by the media is purely conjecture and opinion. As a club, we want to ensure the sporting integrity of our game is upheld. At the same time, however, we also need to be mindful of the commercial situation within Scottish football as a whole, especially that of Partick Thistle. We believe Scottish football needs to be restructured, financial distribution needs to be fairer for all clubs and we strongly believe that Play-offs must be introduced between the First Division and SPL as a bare minimum. However, before making any decision which will affect Partick Thistle Football Club we, as a board, will look at all the facts and make what we believe is a fully informed decision which will benefit Partick Thistle Football Club and Scottish football going forward.” I'll say one thing you really are the most hated club judging by this
Good article - time to change things for the better - Newco should start in the 3rd Division ... and that's being generous.
St Johnstone look like they will now say no as well http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/football/st-johnstone-assure-fans-they-will-vote-no-to-newco.17956976
St Johnstone were always no voters most of the clubs fan base has a celtic bias. Someone please tell me I'm wrong so I can shoot it down
