Rangers v the hypocrisy of the SPFL

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Rangers v the hypocrisy of the SPFL

This is a quote which is already
haunting Ralph Topping, SPFL chairman:
“Our rule book is not a pick and
mix.”
Despite the fact the SPFL did not punish Hibernian for failing to
charge for last season’s playoffs, this season Rangers are being threatened if
they follow suit.
The principle is simple; Rangers
and Motherwell have publicly stated a desire not to charge existing season
ticket holders for entry to the playoff matches, citing that they ‘fall under
the league umbrella’. Which, of course, they do.

But, the truth is, Rangers are a monumental
cash cow for Scottish football and while already withholding our SPL prize
money for 2011 (£2.4M), the SPFL now wish to pillage Rangers and our fans for
as much as they can.
Rangers officially stand by their
supporters and refuse to charge those season ticket holders extra for these
matches, a scenario which is now turning into a formal face-off with the SPFL.
This is the correct stance;
Hibernian gained approval from the SPFL last season to do it, but then they do
not bring in the kind of income Rangers fans do, and the SPFL’s hypocritical
response on this occasion merely highlights their determination to break every
rule in the book when they want to, and enforce them when they do not.
Topping says the SPFL rule book
is not a pick and mix, and yet he and
not Rangers is the one picking and mixing.
He said in full:
“The rules on play-off levies and
ticket pricing were agreed unanimously by all 42 clubs, including those likely
to take part in this year’s Premiership/Championship Play-Offs, less than two
years ago and an attempt to amend them for the benefit of a limited few was
overwhelmingly rejected by SPFL clubs at a general meeting just last week.
These rules were introduced for the benefit of all 42 clubs, not a select few.
That’s democracy in action and it is a fundamental principle of the league.
Everyone can see the dangers of trying to change rules part-way through the
season, leading to accusations of self-interest and opportunism. An
overwhelming majority of our 42 clubs voted to continue with the existing model
and it is the clear duty of all clubs to respect the rules and the core
principle of majority voting. We must ensure a positive, collective approach if
we are to strengthen the league for the benefit of all clubs and as an
independent chairman with no club affiliation, I am clear that this is the only
way forward for our game. To do otherwise risks the very fabric of the
league.”
Once again the football
authorities in Scotland
commit laughable hypocritical incompetence, bordering on blatant corruption
designed to kick Rangers while they are down while feeding off the stricken
club regardless.

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4 COMMENTS

  1. All the vultures are out to pick the bones of Rangers F.C. Well this is when our directors have got to show some backbone, and say enough is enlightened

  2. I think we should forcibly complain about double standards, given that Hibs let season ticket holders in for nothing last year. BUT, we should make it clear first that we intend to comply.
    Ticket prices should be set at £0.01 per seat for season ticket holders, as they have already paid for their seat.
    The SPFL should then be given the 50% of the gate that they are due.
    Everybody happy, SPFL gets more than they deserve but hey, they need it.

  3. And Thompsons comments are totally illogical. Hibs fans didn't know when they bought their tickets that there were playoffs? All the more reason to charge them!

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