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.
First Division: 4 May 2013 Dumbarton 0 - 0 Partick Thistle
The 10 second tier sides want to join the top flight after failing to get full support for reconstruction.
A show of hands at the league's AGM showed the necessary 22 votes would not be gained.
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'.
| 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 |
Changes to financial distribution and governance are being discussed at Hampden on Monday.
Meeting of all 30 SFL clubs has added 'optimism' to hopes a new setup could be in place for 2013/14.
An urgent meeting will be held next week as the bodies aim to push through change for next season.
Read a full report of the First Division game between Dumbarton and Partick Thistle.