The likes of Stranraer and Annan's reserves are essentially playing at a level no better than amateur where fan interest is none and its really about participation, so by degrading the product what do clubs at the level stand to lose by allowing in SPFL second string clubs? Additionally, geographically and financially, it is more suitable for them to play local teams as opposed to travelling nationally. Unlike their first teams who have many central belt based players, their younger squads are largely reliant on players in the more immediate area. Also, whats the ambition of SOS clubs? For those clubs who want to progress, how much of a threat should Stranraer's second string be say compared to Celtic with comparatively unlimited resources?