Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore believes there is little chance of an Old Firm move to the English Premier League. The Glasgow clubs appear to want to leave the SPL and the Premier League big bucks would be a major draw, however fading talks of an Atlantic league may be another alternative.
Scudamore suggests that there would be a number of reasons that the Glasgow move wouldn't happen, mainly that the 20 Premier League clubs would not vote in favour of allowing Celtic and Rangers into the league. There is also a suggestions that the benefits are all one-way therefore a pointless venture for current EPL members. The shining light for the pair is that Phil Gartside, Bolton Wanderers chairman is looking to raise a "two-tiered" EPL set-up including the Old-Firm.
On a side note, there are silly ideas coming from everywhere, not just in Scotland. Talk sport's Stan Collymore is suggesting expanding the EPL, including getting Newcastle United and Leeds United back in. He makes a number of points, which to be fair aren't the best, my favourite bit of the article comes right at the end.
"So I think we should forget the 39th game and just have the top 25 clubs in the country playing 50 games."
Well done Stan, are the teams meant to play everyone twice, including themselves!
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