CoF Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 We find out tomorrow if it'll be Hibs or Accies we'll be facing in the league next season and as much as I would love to see Hibs going down, I'd much rather they didn't. Despite being our local(ish) derby, Accies just don't excite me and they'll bring a pish support to FP which is a concern given our falling attendances. This got me wondering what everyones preferred 11 teams would be for Motherwell to face in the league, both in terms of the overall health of the top flight and also what's of benefit specifically to MFC and it's fans (bringing a good away support to FP, a good away day etc)? Personally, I think we do require the city clubs (Celtic, Aberdeen, Dundee United, Dundee, Hibs, Hearts and Partick) to be in the top flight simply because of the boost in overall attendances and they tend to bring better away supports. There's also a few derbies in there which keeps things interesting when we're not playing. I've intentionally left Sevco out because, despite the wealth they bring to the league I'm absolutely dreading them bringing their absolute drivel back to what has turned into quite an enjoyable league. Falkirk also have a decent following and have in the past brought decent crowds to fir park. They also have a healthy ethos of bringing youth through. St Mirren - Fucking hate that club but we do tend to take a decent crowd through which is always fun (even if we do tend to get scudded). Kilmarnock - A shambles of a club which isn't great for the league as a whole, but again we've taken some decent crowds there making for a good away day. As for the last club, I'd genuinely like to see Dunfermline or Ayr United in the top flight again. They're far bigger clubs than most the teams in the championship and are possibly bigger than ICT, St Johnstone or Ross County. Shame they're both in such a mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuwell Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 I find it strange that in this fantasy league, you haven't included rangers who bring a large support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoF Posted May 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 I find it strange that in this fantasy league, you haven't included rangers who bring a large support. I really don't like them though. Really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yassin Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 Preferably the 11 worst teams in Scotland + us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzie Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Preferably the 11 worst teams in Scotland + us. This, but without Albion Rovers. *shudders* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goggles & Flippers Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Ross County have been deviating for the league, out the way, bring nobody and vote as per the unwashed. Aberdeen Unwashed (I'd happily see them go elsewhere though, have they ever considered an Atlantic League?) Dundee Dundee Utd Hibs Hearts Partick St. Johnstone Falkirk Dunfermline Ayr Utd (just for a change) No St. Mirren as I'm not a fan of their stadium or police liaison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Didn't Dunfermline bring about ten fans to FP last time they got promoted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Made Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Unwashed (I'd happily see them go elsewhere though, have they ever considered an Atlantic League?) Think that idea is a no goer - it sounds too much like it'd involve water. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Ideal Top flight would be Motherwell Celtic , Rangers, Dundee , Dundee Utd , Aberdeen , Hibs , Hearts , Inverness CT , ST Johnstone , Falkirk , Morton The big city teams and Falkirk + Morton who bring decent away crowds. Get rid of Partick,St Midden,Ross Cunty + Killie run by an actual competent Chief Executive who had an ounce of commercial savvy and was able to negotiate half decent sponsorships + TV Deals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellfan1984 Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 The top 12 clubs in the country, be they from the Cities or from the middle of nowhere. If Accies manage to turnaround there 2-0 deficit then they are one of the 12 ideal clubs. Fan base, financial pulling power etc. Should not have any bearing on the matter, if your football team is not better than another 12 clubs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazilian Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 They top 16 clubs in the country on footballing merit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoF Posted May 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 The top 12 clubs in the country, be they from the Cities or from the middle of nowhere. If Accies manage to turnaround there 2-0 deficit then they are one of the 12 ideal clubs. Fan base, financial pulling power etc. Should not have any bearing on the matter, if your football team is not better than another 12 clubs. Aye, obviously. Wouldn't begrudge the promotion of any team however some clubs do bring more to the league than others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makaveli Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Merging the Premiership and Championship and make the top flight a league of 22 playing each other once at home once away and merge league 1 & 2 with the same structure of 20 teams playing 1 home 1 away and even open it up so you can be promoted or demoted to and from league and non league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobey_Dosser Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 The top 12 clubs in the country, be they from the Cities or from the middle of nowhere. If Accies manage to turnaround there 2-0 deficit then they are one of the 12 ideal clubs. Fan base, financial pulling power etc. Should not have any bearing on the matter, if your football team is not better than another 12 clubs. Spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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