SPL Spl Thread 2011/2012 - Celtic Champions!

That is interesting, especially considering that many Scottish clubs are struggling with debt so that would help with those problems as well. Also, with the weak financial position of Scotland and the fact that the clubs can't compete with other nations, then I think it would make sense and would certainly make everyone (chairmen, managers etc) think a bit more. There's certainly no chance of it happening though, other ideas that are less radical have been scoffed it.

The second point needs to happen anyway, again considering the weak finances. Clubs have to start focusing on bringing through young players, it's the only way imo.

I agree, they're trying to hold the rest to ransom again. The other clubs should call their bluff and see if they've got the balls to go through with what they're threatening.

RESULTS FOR 24TH/25TH MARCH;

Aberdeen 0 - 1 Inverness CT

Dunfermline 1 - 1 St Mirren

Hibernian 0 - 2 Dundee United

Kilmarnock 2 - 0 Motherwell

Rangers 3 - 2 Celtic

St Johnstone 2 - 1 Hearts


RESULT FOR 28TH MARCH;

Inverness CT 0 - 1 St Johnstone


RESULTS FOR 31ST MARCH/1ST APRIL;

Celtic 2 - 0 St Johnstone

Dundee United 3 - 0 Dunfermline

Hearts 3 - 0 Aberdeen

Inverness CT 2 - 3 Hibernian

Motherwell 1 - 2 Rangers

St Mirren 4 - 2 Kilmarnock


TABLE;

Pld GD Points
1 Celtic 32 46 78
2 Rangers 32 38 60
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3 Motherwell 32 5 54
4 Dundee Utd 32 14 49
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5 St Johnstone 32 6 49
6 Hearts 32 8 45
7 Kilmarnock 32 -12 37
8 St Mirren 32 -12 35
9 Aberdeen 32 -8 33
10 Inverness CT 32 -18 31
11 Hibernian 32 -28 26
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12 Dunfermline 32 -39 20

It just gets worse. Tbh, I don't know why anyone would want to buy a Scottish club in such a position.

Celtic are the champions!!!!

They got revenge on Killy, battering them 6-0 today.

RESULTS FOR 7TH/8TH APRIL;

Aberdeen 3 - 1 Dundee United

Dunfermline 1 - 2 Hearts

Hibernian 1 - 1 Motherwell

Kilmarnock 0 - 6 Celtic

Rangers 3 - 1 St Mirren

St Johnstone 0 - 0 Inverness CT



TABLE;

Pld GD Points
C Celtic 33 52 81
2 Rangers 33 40 63
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3 Motherwell 33 5 55
4 St Johnstone 33 6 50
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5 Dundee Utd 33 12 49
6 Hearts 33 9 48

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7 Kilmarnock 33 -18 37
8 Aberdeen 33 -6 36
9 St Mirren 33 -14 35
10 Inverness CT 33 -18 32
11 Hibernian 33 -28 27
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12 Dunfermline 33 -40 20

So, it was inevitable but Celtic have finally clinched the title with a 6-0 win over Kilmarnock. Whatever anyone says, it's fully deserved - Celtic were well ahead even before Rangers got points deducted, and did a fantastic job to overturn the deficit after being around 15 points behind at one stage.

It always looks like it's nearly done at the bottom as we go into the split. It's still mathematically possible for Dunfermline to stay up, but based on Dunfermline's form and quality they look unlikely to overturn the gap on Hibs.

However, the European chase looks like it will be a good one. Motherwell well ahead and look like they're going to clinch the CL place, as it looks unlikely Rangers will be playing in Europe. But the chase for the last European place, possibly 2 if Rangers are unable to play in the Europa League either, is close with 3 teams still in with a chance.

Ross County were promoted to the SPL last night, after Dundee were only able to draw. Cue inevitable moaning next season from everyone accept Inverness about having to travel away up North to play them

The Hibees are off to Hampden!!! (again )

We won 2-1 today against Aberdeen in the semi-final of the Scottish Cup (at Hampden), so will be going back to play in the final against either Hearts or Celtic. No Scottish Cup win in 110 years, it's always been a curse but there's the chance of getting rid of that.

No matter who ends up in the final, Hibs will go into the game as the underdogs which might be a positive. Here's hoping!

RESULTS FOR 21/22 APRIL;

Hibernian 0 - 1 Kilmarnock

Hearts 0 - 3 Rangers

Motherwell 0 - 3 Celtic

Inverness CT 0 - 2 Aberdeen

St Johnstone 0 - 2 Dundee United

St Mirren 4 - 4 Dunfermline


TABLE;

Pld GD Points
1 Celtic 34 55 84
2 Rangers 34 43 66
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3 Motherwell 34 2 55
4 Dundee Utd 34 14 52
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5 St Johnstone 34 4 50
6 Hearts 34 6 48


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7 Kilmarnock 34 -17 40
8 Aberdeen 34 -4 39
9 St Mirren 34 -14 36
10 Inverness CT 34 -20 32
11 Hibernian 34 -29 27
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12 Dunfermline 34 -40 21

What a complete mess. Add this to the fact that the administrators have still not named a preferred bidder, and Ally McCoist and others talking about liquidation being a real threat, it doesn't look like getting better any time soon.

I think there's a real possibility that Rangers, in their current format, will go under.