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Originally Posted by Hugh
Erm, Arthur, without Celtic and/or Rangers in the SPL, I doubt very much if it would survive, as the average attendance this year (including Celtic with an average attendance of over 45k) is 9,659 - link.... |
I disagree. The league would have to cut it's cloth to suit but it would still be a very competitive league.
I've made this point before but it is valid. In the years between both old firms achieving 9 in a row, the top league in Scotland was very competitive. Aberdeen and Dundee United won league titles, Aberdeen won European trophies, and Hearts and Hibs regularly challenged for trophies.
Remove Celtic from the equation and the league would be far more competitive every season. The average attendances of the other clubs are likely to increase if they had a realistic chance of winning the league. If you look at the attendances of European Countries outwith the big 4, Scottish clubs are quite well supported.
I'd prefer Celtic to remain in the top league in Scotland and I hope that, in time, somebody comes out of the pack to mount a challenge.