Albino Rover Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Over the Summer there's been a lot of debate on the promotion/relegation system, with people looking for ideas to make it more exciting. Here was my idea: Keep 1 up 1 down down but instead of play-offs add a "hot potato" element to the league like so: The biggest losers on the first day of the season get an "R" next to their name, and keep it until they win a game. The team they beat then gets the "R", and so on for 36 weeks. Whoever has it at the end of the last day of the season goes into a relegation play-off, no matter where they finish in the league. It's like half league/half cup. Playing the team plagued with the "hot potato" would turn into the most exciting game of the season! At the end of the season: 1st- promoted 2nd- promotion play-off "R"- relegation play-off 10th- relegated (If two or more teams share the worst result in week 1 the hot potato will go to whichever of the worst losers gets the worse result in week 2. If 1st or 10th has the "R" at the end of the season the other teams just have to draw straws for it...) This season I'll be watching the hot potato teams in each league over the course of the season and posting my findings on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopherffc Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Good thought. Scary to think who would get dragged into the playoffs mind you. Would make it exciting. The playoffs will disappear well for the championship at least once Doncaster and co get the teams they want in that league without a doubt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowden til i die Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 What happens if first place have this 'r'? We seriously draw straws like its 1890? It would turn the league farcical and massively increase the number of meaningless games. Win 1 game all season and stay up? No thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 It seems that paying whatever you want for a season ticket is an idea which is deemed stupid by our Albino friend from Coatbridge but this, this is genius! I know you're not being serious and this is just a bit of fun but I just couldn't help myself, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albino Rover Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 Dumbarton and Alloa both suffered two goal defeats. Some may argue failing to score and letting in 2 is worse than scoring and letting in 3, but the 3-1 loss has been deemed the bigger gubbing on the grounds that "it sounds worse". Dumbarton get the hot potato. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgerlugs Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Getting a bit arbitrary this 'R' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Parr Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 We're going to grind this searing tottie into QOS's stupid face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiggle Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I'm just glad Andy McNeil isn't in goals for us anymore. I'm sure if we were the hot potato, he'd drop it....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albino Rover Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 With a win today, Dumbarton can now blow on their reddening hands and cool them down. Livingston have the Hot Potato. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albino Rover Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 Livi went out with intent to rid themselves of the HP, ASAP. Alloa have the Hot Potato. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor1874 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Hibs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albino Rover Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 Very unlucky not to shift the Hot Potato to Rangers, but Alloa will keep it for at least another week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aylo vanal Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albino Rover Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 Bad news for Alloa- you don't play Hibs again for ages. Hot Potato retained for another week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albino Rover Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 Even worse news for the Wasps- even Hibs are looking decent right now. Prepare for a fourth week with the Hot Potato. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Even worse news for the Wasps- even Hibs are looking decent right now. Prepare for a fourth week with the Hot Potato. A wee bit harsh on Alloa give that Hibs were shite today, however, you make the rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albino Rover Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 I take it back. Indeed, Alloa don't play Hibs until mid-December. If they don't get a win by then the Hot Potato will be the least of their worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albino Rover Posted October 11, 2014 Author Share Posted October 11, 2014 Unlucky Alloa. Well done on the 9 point gap Hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albino Rover Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 Another hard-fought attempt to get rid of the HP from Alloa but they keep it for another week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albino Rover Posted November 8, 2014 Author Share Posted November 8, 2014 Alloa end a run of 7 games without a win and get rid of their tuberous burden. Livingston have the Hot Potato. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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