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Old Firm colts plan is absent from final league reform proposal

CONTROVERSIAL proposals to invite Celtic and Rangers 'colt' sides to participate in the lower leagues of the Scottish senior game appear to have been rejected.

David Longmuir pushed for a 12-12-10-10 setup
David Longmuir pushed for a 12-12-10-10 setup

According to reports, the idea – proposed in a document sent to clubs last week by David Longmuir, the chief executive of the Scottish Football League – was not even discussed at a meeting of representatives from the Scottish Premier League and SFL at Hampden yesterday and, therefore, will not form part of the final plans for league reconstruction.

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