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18 minutes ago, RandomGuy. said:

Any Motherwell fan raging about this is surely at it?

I am not "raging" at any of it. I don't think anyone deserved points for heehaw.
I am upset at the very lenient punishment. I do think they should de deducted 1 point for each game their stupid and dangerous behaviour got called off .

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22 minutes ago, Jim McLean's Ghost said:

Yes.

There was no legal basis to overturn the SPFL ruling.

There was no basis for their ruling in the first place. The SPFL board asked the Clubs to approve a 3-0 forfeit for clubs being unable to fill a fixture due to Covid. By a large majority the Clubs rejected the proposal. Then the SPFL panel, against the express wishes of the member clubs, imposed a 3-0 forfeit anyway. The Board should resign.

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There was no basis for their ruling in the first place. The SPFL board asked the Clubs to approve a 3-0 forfeit for clubs being unable to fill a fixture due to Covid. By a large majority the Clubs rejected the proposal. Then the SPFL panel, against the express wishes of the member clubs, imposed a 3-0 forfeit anyway. The Board should resign.

This isn't really true. That vote was for an automatic forfeit if a game was called off, regardless of the circumstances. Voting against that didn't preclude them from awarding matches in cases where protocols were breached.
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2 minutes ago, craigkillie said:


This isn't really true. That vote was for an automatic forfeit if a game was called off, regardless of the circumstances. Voting against that didn't preclude them from awarding matches in cases where protocols were breached.

The Clubs made it abundantly clear that a 3-0 forfeit was not acceptable. This should have been the basis for any further considerations. Clubs were not asked to break down the circumstances  any further.

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22 minutes ago, Busta Nut said:

I am not "raging" at any of it. I don't think anyone deserved points for heehaw.
I am upset at the very lenient punishment. I do think they should de deducted 1 point for each game their stupid and dangerous behaviour got called off .

Raging!

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1 hour ago, RandomGuy. said:

Any Motherwell fan raging about this is surely at it?

It was a ridiculous decision at the time.  But the hypocrisy on here is staggering but not unexpected.

If the shoe was on the other foot and Killie and St Mirren were awarded 6 or 3 points only for them to be taken away I am sure they would all be quite happy and respectful of the decision. 

If Motherwell had called off games at the last minute and broken Covid protocols I absolutely know that St Mirren and Killie fans would have our back NOT. 

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1 hour ago, craigkillie said:


This isn't really true. That vote was for an automatic forfeit if a game was called off, regardless of the circumstances. Voting against that didn't preclude them from awarding matches in cases where protocols were breached.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55684189

So League One and League Two clubs get told the league is cancelled with hardly any heads up but the Championship clubs get written to asking for their opinions.

Not suggesting the decision to suspend the lower leagues isnt the right one, but the inconsistencies in the way this is being handled between the different leagues is infuriating.

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14 minutes ago, Jacky1990 said:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55684189

So League One and League Two clubs get told the league is cancelled with hardly any heads up but the Championship clubs get written to asking for their opinions.

Mushroom cloud incoming from Jambo Kickback, where it looks like the cadmium rods have already been withdrawn.

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17 minutes ago, Jacky1990 said:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55684189

So League One and League Two clubs get told the league is cancelled with hardly any heads up but the Championship clubs get written to asking for their opinions.

Not suggesting the decision to suspend the lower leagues isnt the right one, but the inconsistencies in the way this is being handled between the different leagues is infuriating.

The cynic in me suggests this might be Maxwell creating news to stop scrutiny of his defence of Celtics Dubai jaunt.

what business is it of the SFA if the SPFL carries on or not?

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2 minutes ago, Left Back said:

The cynic in me suggests this might be Maxwell creating news to stop scrutiny of his defence of Celtics Dubai jaunt.

what business is it of the SFA if the SPFL carries on or not?

The SFA have overall responsibility for football.

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22 minutes ago, Jacky1990 said:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55684189

So League One and League Two clubs get told the league is cancelled with hardly any heads up but the Championship clubs get written to asking for their opinions.

Not suggesting the decision to suspend the lower leagues isnt the right one, but the inconsistencies in the way this is being handled between the different leagues is infuriating.

Big teams call the shots. Wee seaside league diddies like *checks Scottish League One midtable mediocrities* 'Partick Thistle' do what they're told.

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1 minute ago, The Master said:

The SFA have overall responsibility for football.

Yes, but not directly for that competition.  Their competition has already been suspended.

Seems to me the SPFL should be brokering that discussion.

surprised the SFA knew who to contact to ask if I’m honest.

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29 minutes ago, Jacky1990 said:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55684189

So League One and League Two clubs get told the league is cancelled with hardly any heads up but the Championship clubs get written to asking for their opinions.

Not suggesting the decision to suspend the lower leagues isnt the right one, but the inconsistencies in the way this is being handled between the different leagues is infuriating.

The leagues aren't cancelled though. 

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