Old Firm Keen to Pursue Talks On Move to English Premier Ii
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A PROPOSAL to invite the Old Firm into a two-tier Premier League in England is being taken seriously by the Glasgow clubs as the current financial climate continues to threaten sources of revenue.
The Scotsman understands that Rangers have an open mind on Bolton Wanderers' chairman Phil Gartside's plan, even though it would mean entering the English set-up at the second tier level. With Rangers interested, Celtic will also be looking at the suggestion seriously - although even if it came to pass, it would unlikely to happen before season 2014/15 because of the existing broadcasting agreement in England.See the full content of this document
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Old Firm Keen to Pursue Talks On Move to English Premier Ii
The idea of the Old Firm competing in England has been mooted many times, but this is the first time the overture has come from south of the Border.
Last week's claims that Setanta could seek to re-negotiate the terms ...See the full content of this document
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