David Longmuir: ‘Clubs can vote whatever way they like’ over Rangers newco

David Longmuir has reassured Scottish Football league clubs that they can vote ‘whatever way they like’ at Friday’s meeting over where a Rangers newco will play next season.

A large section of the Ibrox side’s supporters wish to enter the third division and work their way through the league structure.

However others such as SFA chief executive Stewart Regan have warned that would have far reaching consequences for the teams across the country.

Officials at Clyde and Raith Rovers have spoken of feeling bullied during the saga with Longmuir aiming to alleviate any fears after Wednesday’s SFL board meeting.

He said: “The one thing that is hugely important and that I’ve stressed to our clubs this morning is they have the freedom to vote whichever way they think is in the best interests of the game in Scotland.

“They can vote whatever way they like. The Scottish Football League will support whatever vote the SFL clubs make and we will deliver against the consequences of that vote.”

One proposal being examined is the expansion of the SPL to 14 teams for the 2013/14 season.

Longmuir added: “There are a number of options being looked at which involve the restructuring of the league. It’s part of a mix, there are others as well that we are looking at.

“Let’s be under no illusions. What we are trying to do here is to take Scottish football forward, and to take it forward in a way that excites fans, interests fans, keep clubs viable and doesn’t lose fans to the game.

“That’s our important mission and that involves a number of scenarios regarding bigger leagues, play-offs, better governance, better distribution of finance throughout the game and that is something worth going for.”

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