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Well the annual Stephen Hughes rumour produced this season, so why not Alan Gow too.

SFA board meeting being held this morning to hear/discuss Lord Nimmo-Smith's inquiry. Let me guess Rangers board members will be "condemned" and "the fans have been betrayed" and fuck all will happen.

Doncaster was talking specifically about the process for if they were liquidated without finishing this season - he claimed there was no rules to determine what happened. If they are liquidated in the summer the SPL Clubs/Board would have to accept a re-application. (there is debate as to whether it would be all 12 clubs voting or just the 5 board members. If it is just the 5 board members entitled to vote it is highly likely they will refer the case to the full membership anyway). Doncaster made a misleading comment like "The SPL Board would have the final decision on Rangers NewCo entering the SPL" which while technically correct (the SPL Board would have to authorise/verify the result of a vote of all 12 clubs) it gives the impression that the clubs not directly represented on the Board would have no say - which is not true. He also made some very misleading comments designed to make it seem like the SPL is the only way Rangers will survive. I think his comment was "The SPL is the only option for Rangers NewCo" and inferred that they could not enter the SFL. What he was actually referring to was the fact that Rangers would not have an automatic right to enter the SFL (At Div 3 or anywhere else). They would have to apply like anyone else which I don't think has ever been doubted. All this coupled with his lies over the TV deal should see him out on his arse from the SPL. I'm amazed his lies and agenda is not getting more media coverage.

Doncaster really has to go from the SPL. First he lied to us all about the SPL TV deal stipulating 4 Old Firm matches (which it doesnt!) and he was on the radio yesterday claiming there are no SPL rules with regards to clubs being liquidated and not fulfilling fixtures. He's trying to set himself up to decide whatever he likes. However. The SPL rules have specific rules regarding this scenario.

They could be voted straight back into the SPL, yes. Which is why it is important for the fans of the rest of the clubs to make it clear they don't and won't support it. If Rangers NewCo get voted straight back into the SPL that's it for Scottish Football for me. Sadly, it's an option with a far too realistic chance.

The Bremen coach had it spot on. He said the clubs all need to work together. The Old Firm need to start by ensuring a fairer split of TV money in Scotland. Perhaps even have some of that TV cash be directed straight into youth academies for each club. Young players don't get a chance because it is so results driven. Look at how many pish foriegners we have, and all other SPL clubs. Managers take a chance on these players because they can provide a quick fix while youngsters are left sitting on the bench/youths and are seen as a last resort or something that can be "given a chance" if the team is comefortable. Coaches on the show all made the right noises about coaching technique but 99% of them don't have the passion or desire to coach in any different way than comes naturally to them - highlighted by Shiels' NI Coaches example. The show also claimed everyone agreed we need 1 body instead of the SFL, SPL and SFA yet cut straight to Doncaster and Regan clearly looking after their own arses trying to slip in phrases like "the bodies need to work closely together" and shite. Until cunts like that are got rid of there will be no proper reform in Scottish football. All looking after their own jobs.

Quite enjoying Neville as co-commentator here. Actually got an insight into what he thinks the players should be doing instead of the usual "they need to push on", "its been a good game eh" comments.

Players seem to be arriving back at Murray Park. Davis and Laugherty spotted.

Keith Downie ? @STVkeith STV understands Rangers players are currently going in to see the administrators one by one to learn their fate.

He's away south to talk to Blackpool and Southampton. He hasn't been playing for Rangers as 2 more appearances would have put his wages up from 4k per week to 5k per week

BBC saying he (and a number of other players) have asked to be released. Must have clubs lined up (can they even sign for anyone else before summer?)

Administrators reject players offer on pay cuts. Players been told if agreement can't be reached more than 11 players could go. And we're off! Gregg Wylde GET OUTTA HERE!!!!!!

Apparently Doncaster has made comments on the radio that the Sky deal doesn't infact require there to be 4 Old Firm games a season, which is the reason he gave for the SPL staying at 12/reducing to 10 teams instead of increasing like all the fans polls showed was the fans choice.

He seemed to be sitting just infront of the centre backs. The Touzani role.

Unless of course they just didn't want a competitor to themselves signing a decent player Though I'm glad we have such a nice and trusting manager.

Can't see it ever being built seeing as Network Rail are involved. Ever tried to build anything near some of their (even unused) land? Very restrictive and loads of hoops to jump though. Want to build above their (in use) land? Times that by 1000.

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Rangers tried to sign him. Seems strange that we then say we're not signing him on the recommendation of Rangers

http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scottish_fa_news.cfm?page=2111&newsCategoryID=36&newsID=9417

Whatever the result, the outcome is the same. The gardens will stay the same as they currently are.

Swansea @ Wigan 19/10

Campbell Ogilvie and Martin Bain held positions at the top of the SFA/SPL while all this was going on. Ogilvie's role even meant he was involved in in charge of checking regulations in relation to player contracts were adhered to. Clearly he knew this wasn't the case. Surely this has to lead to significant reforms in the running of Scottish football. A perfect time to merge the SFA/SPL/SFL bodies and have it completely independant of clubs. Scottish football needs a ruling body, not an enabling body.