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It seems that one of the biggest stumbling blocks in previous proposals is that everyone always wants something extra that benefits them specifically, this appears to have a broad appeal encompassing the main things clubs want, change in voting structure change in finance distribution, Leeanns words were" that the clubs generally agree on nothing" but this is pretty likely to get 11 SPL clubs to say yes. Sounds like the SPL is basically a pissing contest. ETA There is a suggestion that the League Cup will be moved to start earlier in the year to give a semblance of Summer Football.

Lots of details given from Leeann Dempster and Derek Weir (which they will get to all the fans) what is abundantly clear is that to do nothing is to slowly strangle what little life is left in the game, The idea is to take away some of the money form the very top and distribute it to the teams further down, long term this means less of a gap between the current SPL and SFL who can therefore be more competitive and this could lead to a larger league. Under the current structure for a team such as us in the event of relegation it becomes imoerative to come back uo the following season or full time professional football becomes very difficult to sustain, under the new proposals it is not just as much of a disaster.

The Fans want ; A better product on the pitch More variety of games(we played DUFC 7 times last season), a better standard throughout the game, 1 ruling body as opposed to 2 we have just now (SPL/SFL), a larger top flight, less meaningless games .More even distribution of monies throughout the game, The survival of their individual club change from the 11-1 voting structure etc. Albeit in the longer term this proposal seems to deliver all of these things, Since the collapse of Setanata we have never been in a position of strength to negotiate with the TV Companies as was alluded to at the meeting and has been mentioned above there is less money available this season than last, there is still no League sponsor for next season and the TV Companies are losing interest rapidly. We are 14 years down the line since league reconstruction talks started and we seem to have found an option that is palletable to all the clubs and looks set to be the only option they will all agree on. The only other option is the Status Quo ad infinitum. Please keep an open mind the devil is indeed in the details

According to the media reports, Derek Weir today said he spoke to an SFL Chairman who had no idea where this story came from. I was glad I did go today as we were given the same information the club have on the proosals and Leeanne and Derek were very open and honest with their information.

For those who were not able ti be at the meeting today, the club will be having an open meeting where you can find out more and see why this option is being favoured. We were told that all the various options have been looked at (Reconstruction has been getting debated on for 14 years) and whilst some of the other options were felt to be viable for the future of MFC this is expected to be the one option that 11/12 teams will back. I was very skeptical ahead of the meeting today but went with an open mind, listened to the proposals and agree this is the way forward however as was said it should be viewed as a first step on the way to a bigger top league and a benefit for the whole of Scottish Football.

Ross Tokely and Fitzy released by Ross County, we could use a Right Back

I am a little concerned, all around teams are strengthening while we are treated to the same old line that with the money available we can't bring anyone in to improve the team / squad. I appreciate funds are limited however is the same not true for Ross Co. Aberdeen Dundee etc. ? ETA Marky Reynolds signs a four and a half year deal at Aberdeen!

Perspective

The Well Society twitter feed discusses this they had looked at it but don't think can get it up and running in time (was discussed at last meeting), they plan to have live twitter updates so people who cannot be there can participate. clicky

And Randolph was a doubt for tonight likely he will be fit for rearranged fixture.

We have a Goal Difference of +8 and the joint 2nd top scorer in the league, and joint 2nd in the SPL so I would say we seem to be coping ok

Up until the Higgy Hat trick, and prior to the comedy of Errors culminating in losing 2 goals it was Hutch for me but all things considered Higgy

Weather forecast for the game Sunny Intervals temp 1c feels like -4c Which means inside the stadium will feel like -10c

Perhaps the answer lies here, so far all that has been agreed is "SPL clubs will also have a formal vote, having unanimously agreed to explore the advantages of the 12-12-18 set-up." I would expect some contact when there is an actual decision to be made.

My eyes are burning!

Sky Sports reporting Rowbotham loan as a done deal tweet

"Motherwell expect to snap up Kallum Higginbotham on loan from Huddersfield Town by the end of the week, STV understands." Now I don't recall ever having seen the lad play bit based solely on his stats is he really any better than what we have at the club? "The 23-year-old spent a year-and-a-half in Scotland with Falkirk, making 61 appearances and scoring eight goals having moved from Rochdale." "Higginbotham spent time on loan with Barnsley last campaign, failing to score in five games, and spent the first half of this season with Carlisle United, playing 11 times without finding the net." Not exactly a prolific Goal Scorer, now even just comapred with Bob McHugh who still finds time to shag the Burds This Season Played 18 (3 Starts) Scored 3

Is that not Michelle Mones account?

Can I be first to say it HOTD for this pish Winter shutdown was a seriously bad idea.

Have you looked at his twitter profile? He's a young guy who is a student and a Killy fan now ask yourself if anyone would tell him anything. That having said I do think Murph is destined for pastures new , so long Jamie and Thanks for everything you really are a class act.

I'd like to know where this comes from as 100% fact!

When Saunders comes back from injury, he goes in @RB Hateley moves to the middle pushing Law wide (The best WINGER I ever saw) front 2 Higdon and Henrik Randolph Saunders Cummings Hutchison Hammell Humphrey Hateley Lasley Law Higdon Ojamma

Not at all confident on this one can't recall us winning 2 consecutive home games this season, strip out the cup game against the sheep and we have 2 consecutive SPL games won at home but that's fiddling the numbers.

I'll drive him to Ibrox

More so when he was moved wide after Higgy subbed off and Murphy pushed into the middle, I voted Hutchy were it not for him I fear we would have lost a barrel load tonight.