Airdrie76

Might in italics is very appropriate here I'd reckon! The way Spartans conduct themselves has p1ssed off a lot of people and won very few friends in the league. I don't think they are guarranteed to be next in so to speak. Cove finished above them last time round after all. You are completely right though, it's all down to self-interest.

I don't necessarily disagree with this BUT every instance where administration occurs isn't the same. As someone who cares about "fans", who do you think would ultimately suffer if a team was kicked out the league? The supporters may not for instance have been able to do anything to prevent AN Other, the corrupt business man from running up the huge wads of debt. And while administration would probably see off those ultimately responsible (accept in Motherwells case of course), your suggested actions would punish those left behind, ie. the fans AND anybody looking to come in and pick up the pieces (Luton Town being an example of this). It's only in an ideal world that supporters and trusts have such power that they can prevent bad things happening to their club. Please note I wouldn't even try to shoe horn Livingston into the above, it's more just a general comment.

That lasted long!

Excellent post. You clearly are a clever little boy. Who are Vale of Levein by the way? Interesting you talk of diddy clubs while apparently being obsessed with your (much bigger and better) rivals manager. (I'll ignore the fact you can't spell Airdrieonians either and are too stupid to recognise the guy says he supports Airdrie Utd - who clearly aren't extinct)

Are we all sure that this 8 year girl and Gemmill aren't one and the same!?!

I presume he means that given Airdrie went under how could Rankine have saved them!? Quite simple really. Ballantyne was the one that bought Clydebanks place and formed the new Airdrie. If you need evidence try google, it's all there.

Well said. Pick a team owned by a guy who has more money than the trust put together (I would guess), who genuinely seems to be in it for the love of the game and has a 5 year plan for his club.... Looks like the disaster recovery plan for Livi is a disaster.