PFA Chief Executive Gordon Taylor has supported the Premier League rejection of a two-tier top flight that might have included Rangers and Celtic.
That was one suggestion put forward by Bolton chairman Phil Gartside, and the new proposed structure is believed to have included limited scope for relegation and promotion from what would remain of the Football League, depending on finances and stadium suitability.
In relation to Celtic and Rangers, the campaign for the Scottish clubs to be allowed to join the English top flight is over for good, with Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore saying: "No means no."
On Thursday, the 20 club chairmen overwhelmingly rejected the bid, with more than two-thirds voting against the proposal put forward by Gartside.
Scudamore told BBC Radio Five Live: "The clubs discussed this and as far as Celtic and Rangers are concerned it's a non-starter. The clubs constitutionally voted to say we are not going to take this any further.
"We have made a clear and unequivocal statement. No means no - Celtic and Rangers are not coming in."
Gordon Taylor
Gordon Taylor says: “I am not at all surprised that the proposed changes have been turned down. I would not support it because it could be the death knell for lower division clubs – as well as those in the Conference.
“The prospect of promotion and relegation, from all divisions, is what keeps the dream factor alive. Just as the play-offs add excitement and wonder to the end of the season.”
As for the possibility of Celtic and Rangers joining the Premier League, Gordon is equally unconvinced this is a good idea.
“Yes, we have Welsh clubs – Swansea and Cardiff – playing in our Football League, but that is totally different. Rangers and Celtic joining our league would be a massive innovation. It would be taking away the crown jewels of the Scottish League, and it would not be helpful for football in Scotland.”
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