I understand that, but we're clearly giving them rope here - the spfl digging a deeper hole, through consistent mistruths, will only further undermine their position when the truth finally outs.
We're clearly hoping our veiled threats are enough to gain the leverage we desire, however should the SPFL continue to act untruthfully, we will provide the proof required.
Them denying earlier contact multiple times, only to have proof to the contrary presented to them, will not only highlight them to be the cabal they are, but will undermine any future approaches they try to propose.
I get we want a full on gun fight here, but sometimes negotiation prior to knocking them the %^*& out, is the best approach.