rory78 Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) Decided to end season now and award Club Brugge the title and the 2nd place team a Champions League space - they've also confirmed no relegation and promoted 2 from the league below wonder if our authorities will do likewise Edited April 2, 2020 by rory78 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 What about the Peebles League? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry hippo Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 It is the most obvious solution and I'm not just saying that because of our position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyesandears Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Very pragmatic approach and now brings certainty to their member clubs as far the season end finishing places and no doubt related money and player contract matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ehllhayapeh Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Most sensible and fair outcome in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyesandears Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Ehllhayapeh said: Most sensible and fair outcome in my opinion. You surprise us!! 🙂 but just to be clear I'll jump on board this train too. Edited April 2, 2020 by eyesandears clarification Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigO Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 59 minutes ago, rory78 said: Decided to end season now and award Club Brugge the title and the 2nd place team a Champions League space - they've also confirmed no relegation and promoted 2 from the league below wonder if our authorities will do likewise We should have done this 2 weeks ago. Its the ONLY fair solution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ehllhayapeh Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, eyesandears said: You surprise us!! 🙂 but just to be clear I'll jump on board this train too. It shouldnt be that surprising Hearts being relegated based on games played would be ludicrously unfair under the circumstances as youre not that far off catching those above. Denying United who have been first since day one of the league season and are miles in front would also be entirely unfair on us too. The only fair outcome is expand the Premier League. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 17 minutes ago, Ehllhayapeh said: Most sensible and fair outcome in my opinion. Harsh if utd miss out on promotion, but it is the way that mitagates most damage. I still say an extension to 14 for a season with 3 places up for relegation after is also fair. Again, mitagates most damage and issues given the circumstances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Laff Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 I’ve a feeling there’s no way league reconstruction will be voted through. I hope we follow suit in this country though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyesandears Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 1 minute ago, Ehllhayapeh said: It shouldnt be that surprising Hearts being relegated based on games played would be ludicrously unfair under the circumstances as youre not that far off catching those above. Denying United who have been first since day one of the league season and are miles in front would also be entirely unfair on us too. The only fair outcome is expand the Premier League. i agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Laff Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Just now, Smith's right boot said: Harsh if utd miss out on promotion, but it is the way that mitagates most damage. I still say an extension to 14 for a season with 3 places up for relegation after is also fair. Again, mitagates most damage and issues given the circumstances. Not really, Utd have budgeted for promotion as have Cove. Stranraer are miles bottom of L1 Cove miles ahead L2. In both circumstances both sides have been preparing for life after promotion and probably budgeted to suit. It would be extremely damaging to disallow them promotion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ehllhayapeh Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 4 minutes ago, Last Laff said: I’ve a feeling there’s no way league reconstruction will be voted through. I hope we follow suit in this country though. Its extremely abnormal circumstances. Clearly the SPFL is waiting for other leagues to make a move and take a precedent from them. Belgium has made a move. Thankfully the one move on the table is also the one most people would determine as the fairest outcome. If I was the SPFL Id avoid alot of hastle caused by making a different decision and the fall out from it and just follow Belgium. We followed them on the Bosman rule. Might as well do it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Deeds Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) I can't see the "no relegation" confirmed anywhere. Sky Sports suggest the opposite https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11967444/coronavirus-belgian-league-backs-early-end-to-season-club-brugge-would-be-awarded-title Edited April 2, 2020 by Dirty Deeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ehllhayapeh Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 4 minutes ago, Dirty Deeds said: I can't see the "no relegation" confirmed anywhere. Sky Sports suggest the opposite https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11967444/coronavirus-belgian-league-backs-early-end-to-season-club-brugge-would-be-awarded-title Yeah that does seem to say the opposite of the tweet. Hmm...maybe Belgium isnt the precedent we all want after all 🙄🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Laff Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 19 minutes ago, Ehllhayapeh said: Its extremely abnormal circumstances. Clearly the SPFL is waiting for other leagues to make a move and take a precedent from them. Belgium has made a move. Thankfully the one move on the table is also the one most people would determine as the fairest outcome. If I was the SPFL Id avoid alot of hastle caused by making a different decision and the fall out from it and just follow Belgium. We followed them on the Bosman rule. Might as well do it again. You would hope so. But it will be the Prem clubs to decide and the majority won’t want less old firm cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartsofgold Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 9 minutes ago, Dirty Deeds said: I can't see the "no relegation" confirmed anyway. Sky Sports suggest the opposite https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11967444/coronavirus-belgian-league-backs-early-end-to-season-club-brugge-would-be-awarded-title Correct. The relegation issue will be decided on 15th April when a working group reports on the issue so not confirmed as yet. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52138270 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Soon find out who rules, Celtic or Rangers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sac Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Alan Burrows Motherwell chief executive, thinks Scotland will need to make tough decisions as he thinks no football will be played by June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 This is exactly the fair solution, 14 team league. i don’t think we will see any fixtures in 2020.. start league in Feb / March next year, 6 week break for Euro’s finish up with fixture on Boxing Day .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 1 minute ago, sac said: Alan Burrows Motherwell chief executive, thinks Scotland will need to make tough decisions as he thinks no football will be played by June. unless it’s behind closed doors there is no chance of that happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sac Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Just now, kingantti1874 said: unless it’s behind closed doors there is no chance of that happening. correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Last Laff said: Not really, Utd have budgeted for promotion as have Cove. Stranraer are miles bottom of L1 Cove miles ahead L2. In both circumstances both sides have been preparing for life after promotion and probably budgeted to suit. It would be extremely damaging to disallow them promotion. Budgeting for what "might be" and "what is" are completely different tho in terms of looking at mitigation. Mitigation in this case is trying to keep as many clubs as they are just now, not making things worse as the season wasn't played out. Not promoting someone that may have got promoted is different to relegating someone who may have stayed up. Restricting opportunity v restricting actual damage Purley from a business and legal point of view utd staying as they are does not damage them, it is keeping them as they are now and have been for the past 4 seasons. Demoting Hearts is a clear tangible and practical change, a forced change on us. One with financial and business consequences. Mitigation is all about keeping things as is for as many clubs as possible and limiting the damage to clubs as it will lessen legal challenges. Utd, from a legal point of view would find it difficult to challenge a non promotion, as technically they aren't promoted as things stand and keeping them in the division is not a material or practical change to where they are now. What would they argue? We were going to be promoted..... Aye you might have been, but the pandemic meant you weren't. Tough tittie, from a sporting point of view-harsh, but from a legal/ business point of view I feel that mitagating the damage will be priority, as if it's not it will be challenged legally, and likely very easily. Promoting 2 teams further mitigates the damage. Voiding the season does the same in terms of mitagating the damage as well, although sponsorship etc is a big issue with that. Edited April 2, 2020 by Smith's right boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonsgotop Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 15 points clear with one game to go before some convoluted split so hardly the most revolutionary decision The Belgian Pro League is set to become the first major European league to be cancelled because of coronavirus. Club Bruges will be declared champions with the current league table set to stand. There was one match of the regular season remaining when the league was suspended, with play-offs due to decide the top positions. The league’s board of directors made the decision and have made a recommendation to the general assembly. It will be made official on 15 April with a working group to decide relegation and promotion issues. Club Bruges are 15 points clear of second-placed Gent at the top of the table. In a statement, the league said: "The board of directors unanimously decided that it was not desirable, whatever the scenario envisaged, to continue the competition after 30 June." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 5 minutes ago, maroonsgotop said: 15 points clear with one game to go before some convoluted split so hardly the most revolutionary decision The Belgian Pro League is set to become the first major European league to be cancelled because of coronavirus. Club Bruges will be declared champions with the current league table set to stand. There was one match of the regular season remaining when the league was suspended, with play-offs due to decide the top positions. The league’s board of directors made the decision and have made a recommendation to the general assembly. It will be made official on 15 April with a working group to decide relegation and promotion issues. Club Bruges are 15 points clear of second-placed Gent at the top of the table. In a statement, the league said: "The board of directors unanimously decided that it was not desirable, whatever the scenario envisaged, to continue the competition after 30 June." How far behind was the bottom team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agentjambo Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 2 Pts off 2nd bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonsgotop Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) 11 minutes ago, davemclaren said: How far behind was the bottom team? 2 points (not sure how their split games are worked out and they've not made any other decisions yet (15th April) Edited April 2, 2020 by maroonsgotop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hectormasson Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 3 hours ago, rory78 said: Decided to end season now and award Club Brugge the title and the 2nd place team a Champions League space - they've also confirmed no relegation and promoted 2 from the league below wonder if our authorities will do likewise Think we have to follow ,or else some stink will be kicked up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hectormasson Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 1 hour ago, sac said: Alan Burrows Motherwell chief executive, thinks Scotland will need to make tough decisions as he thinks no football will be played by June. No football this year at all , this virus isnt up for going away anytime soon..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sac Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 1 minute ago, Hectormasson said: No football this year at all , this virus isnt up for going away anytime soon..... A possibility for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgeJambo Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 28 minutes ago, maroonsgotop said: 2 points (not sure how their split games are worked out and they've not made any other decisions yet (15th April) Normally the top six go into a play off Brugge’s lead would be halved to 7 points then then the play offs begin Fair decision tbh. Brugge have been consistently the best team in this league this season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonsgotop Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 28 minutes ago, BelgeJambo said: Normally the top six go into a play off Brugge’s lead would be halved to 7 points then then the play offs begin Fair decision tbh. Brugge have been consistently the best team in this league this season what happens to the teams at the bottom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgeJambo Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Play-offs II (also known as the Europa League playoff) are contested by teams ranked 7 to 16 in the regular season, divided in four groups of four teams playing each other twice (six teams from the Belgian First Division B also take part in playoff II). The team finishing in 16th place is relegated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonsgotop Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, BelgeJambo said: Play-offs II (also known as the Europa League playoff) are contested by teams ranked 7 to 16 in the regular season, divided in four groups of four teams playing each other twice (six teams from the Belgian First Division B also take part in playoff II). The team finishing in 16th place is relegated. be interesting to see how they decide promotion/relegation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cory McNamara Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 3 hours ago, Ehllhayapeh said: The only fair outcome is expand the Premier League. And invite Dundee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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