The Underfaker
Well-Known Member
News – Hearts
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One down two to go.Following the SPFL briefings held today, and having now had the opportunity (post meeting) to read the written resolution being proposed, I can confirm that Heart of Midlothian will not be voting in favour of the proposal as it stands.
Over the past 24 hours, in advance of today’s meetings, a number of Clubs have been discussing possible options and sharing ideas. Many of those Clubs believe, as we do, that a decision of such magnitude requires significantly more discussion and debate than has been made available to us.
I absolutely understand that finding an equitable outcome for all will not be easy. However, I firmly believe that we must try to find a solution which ensures that no Club should be penalised as a consequence of these exceptional circumstances.
It was emphasised today that some clubs, particularly those in the lower Leagues, need funds to be released to help them navigate their way through this exceptional situation. I do not accept however, that this resolution needs to be passed in order to release those funds. If the Government can change the Laws of the Land, within 24 hours, to cope with this crisis, then surely it cannot be impossible for Scottish Football’s Governing bodies to modify rules to get things done. This is a time for pragmatism, not rules. There are other ways of addressing the current financial challenges and as such we will be supporting the Members Resolution being put forward by Rangers.
I wrote to the SPFL on the 15th March, asking that all 42 clubs be given the opportunity and time to discuss this situation fully. That has not happened and we now find ourselves once again in apparent disarray. For the avoidance of doubt, I am not pointing fingers at the SPFL Executive, nor indeed at the Board, as I know how much effort has gone into trying to find a way through this totally unprecedented situation. However, an issue of this scale was always going to demand full involvement of the member Clubs.
I also asked that we try to see this as an opportunity to look at whether a league restructure, so often talked about, could help us through this difficult time. I was disappointed to read in the papers issued today that it will be considered, but it was also stated that “…it is very difficult to achieve consensus behind any restructuring proposal, let alone quickly”. This is an emergency situation, and Clubs acknowledge and many accept that it needs actions befitting an emergency situation. Decisions taken to see us through this emergency do not have to be cast in stone. We need to look at the restructuring option with belief that it will help and not with negativity.
This is a time for all Clubs and SPFL partners to pull together to find an equitable solution for all. If something is right, it is right: if it is wrong, it is wrong. We will continue to lobby for doing the right thing, both for Clubs and for Scottish Football.
Looking after themselvesBacking us up!
News – Hearts
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So should everyone else, well anyone’s that’s got morals and don’t have an agendaBacking us up!
Oooft
Hearts & Aberdeen backing us then
Just need Hibs for the hat trickOooft
Hearts & Aberdeen backing us then
Good, but expected, news TU
Backing us up!
Just need Hibs for the hat trick
Good, but expected, news TU
i can almost forgive having a bottle thrown in my direction in the 2-1 defeat in January GY.
Almost
Exactly. They can pay the money, or part of it, without deciding chose any of the options to end the situation. The money is a separate issue.It was emphasised today that some clubs, particularly those in the lower Leagues, need funds to be released to help them navigate their way through this exceptional situation. I do not accept however, that this resolution needs to be passed in order to release those funds.
Something that no journalist seems to have asked.
Why the %^*& do we need to hand the mentally challengeds a title in order to dish out the prize money.
The way they turned their remit over the last 19 days I can’t see how they won’t vote with us or it will make them look even more stupid as they’re already looking with the backtrackingIn Favour Rangers Resolution:
Hearts
Partick Thistle
Against Rangers Resolution:
Celtic
Great statement “when somethings right it’s right and when it’s wrong it’s wrong “
As we discussed earlier Grigo, Rangers have definitely lobbied clubs to get their views on our proposal, before releasing the statement.
A few bob for Hickey and a promise to support a 14 team SPL next year will probably be dangled in front of Ann Budge and she will back down.Liewell will be rooting in the biscuit tin to see what ‘incentives’ can be offered to clubs to get them onside.
They’ll change tact when relegation is off the table
Just need Hibs for the hat trick
The Sheep made an official statement yet ?
A few bob for Hickey and a promise to support a 14 team SPL next year will probably be dangled in front of Ann Budge and she will back down.
You’re right G. I’m feeling really optimistic about this.
There must be a really good possibility in the lower leagues but the SPFL may still be possible via Aberdeen & Hibs ?
The way they turned their remit over the last 19 days I can’t see how they won’t vote with us or it will make them look even more stupid as they’re already looking with the backtracking
All I have read is McInnes's statement. He may know his Board's opinion but it certainly can't be taken for granted.