SPL play-off plan to be retained if First Division clubs break away
The 10 second tier sides want to join the top flight after failing to get full support for reconstruction.
The 10 second tier sides want to join the top flight after failing to get full support for reconstruction.
Plans to give £270,000 more to lower league clubs were rejected by the SPL this week.
Hamilton chairman Les Gray says second tier sides can't afford to 'sit and do nothing'.
Meeting of all 30 SFL clubs has added 'optimism' to hopes a new setup could be in place for 2013/14.
| Team | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Partick Thistle | 36 | 78 |
| 2 Greenock Morton | 36 | 67 |
| 3 Falkirk | 36 | 53 |
| 4 Livingston | 36 | 52 |
| 5 Hamilton Academical | 36 | 51 |
| 6 Raith Rovers | 36 | 46 |
| 7 Dumbarton | 36 | 43 |
| 8 Cowdenbeath | 36 | 36 |
| 9 Dunfermline Athletic | 36 | 34 |
| 10 Airdrie United | 36 | 22 |
Sides will discuss SPL plans at Hampden with no vote taking place on Friday.
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A selection of your opinions on the possible return of the competition to the top level of Scottish football.