Ross County chairman Roy MacGregor declared himself "optimistic" that some form of league reconstruction can be put in place for next season ahead of today's meeting between the 12 Scottish Premier League clubs at Hampden.
Proposals for a 12-12-18 system with the top two leagues splitting into 8-8-8, the introduction of play-offs, revised financial distribution and the merging of the SPL and the Scottish Football League were rejected after MacGregor, along with St Mirren chairman Stewart Gilmour, voted against them two weeks ago.
However, MacGregor today returned to the national stadium along with representatives of the other SPL clubs to discuss new plans which include play-offs which would involve one-up, one down plus five teams - two from the SPL and three from the First Division - competing for the play-off final.
Speaking before the meeting, he said: "I'm an optimist, as you know.
"Change has got to come but it's got to be the right change.
"So we're back round the table to talk about it with an open mind.
"There were differences two weeks ago but the differences were natural differences that come around with different clubs having different aspirations.
"I'm really optimistic that it's a day for talking and hopefully we'll find some common ground."
Whilst acknowledging that time was running out, the County chairman stressed the importance of making the right decision rather than a quick one.
"It's got to be right as well," he said.
"It's really important that talks come to some conclusion that everyone can buy into.
"All clubs are optimistic. You wouldn't have everyone here two weeks later unless everyone agreed we need change."
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