Guest Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 34 minutes ago, FairWeatherFan said: Actually serious https://www.rangers.co.uk/Article/club-statement-scottish-lowland-football-league/6jLBPpT4G4BgTju0QQfL7X RANGERS can today announce the club will not be entering a B team in the Scottish Lowland Football League in season 2023/24 and beyond. This follows the Scottish FA’s decision to withdraw a vote on the proposed introduction of a ‘Conference League’ at tier five in the national football pyramid. Firstly, Rangers would like to put on record our sincere thanks to the Lowland League for hosting a Rangers B team in their league for the past two seasons, and to the clubs for their fantastic hospitality and sporting challenges during that time. Rangers wishes each and every one of them the very best for the future. Rangers has long been a strong advocate for the introduction of B Teams in the professional leagues of Scottish football, with a Conference League being an excellent step in that direction. Nations across Europe operate similar B Team systems with strong evidence of their development of players at club and national level. Indeed, all 10 teams who contributed most to the development of players for last year’s World Cup have B teams operating in national senior leagues. The desire from all at Rangers to have a B Team in the professional leagues remains as strong as ever. Our view on B Teams was also strongly supported by the Scottish FA and its CEO Ian Maxwell, who recognise the clear, beneficial impact B Teams have on top international sides. For 18–21 year-old footballers, our research and the evidence clearly shows the best path for their development is playing professional football in professional leagues. A Conference League would have been a positive move towards that. As matters now stand, there is no suitable, governing body-led development structure for players between 18-21 in Scotland. The club has, however, enjoyed positive dialogue with a number of key stakeholders in recent days, including the Scottish FA, and looks forward to continuing such discussions to map the best possible direction for the development of the country’s top young players. Alongside the club’s participation in the Lowland League in the last two seasons, a challenging ‘best v best’ games programme has provided our young players with matches against clubs from the highest levels of British and European competition. This has proved a success, with 10 recent Academy players featuring in the Rangers first-team last season. Matches with the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool are among the fixtures to have featured and that programme will continue and indeed be enhanced alongside the club’s commitments in the SPFL Trust Trophy, City of Glasgow Cup and, hopefully, the UEFA Youth League, which provided an outstanding environment for our players last season. This will ensure our young players in that crucial 18-21 age group are given regular tests of a varied nature. Rangers remains committed to finding the most innovative and challenging environments for our young players, not only for the benefit of our club, but also for the benefit of other clubs and the Scotland national team. We look forward to continuing our positive engagement with the Scottish FA and other bodies in the drive for young player development. What a crock of shit. Further evidence that these charlatans care not a jot for Scottish Football. Whether you agree with b teams or not this is further proof that as far as they are concerned the system is there to serve them. And the SFA as we all knew are their servants. Hopefully the other two will follow suit to allow the LL to grow and become the vibrant league we know it can be. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNU_Linux Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 5 minutes ago, Brazilianlex said: Lowland League have just made a statement that Cowdenbeath have been invited to introduce a B Team. Cowden B eath? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmc80 Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 1 minute ago, GNU_Linux said: Cowden B eath? Bravo 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranaldo Bairn Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 38 minutes ago, stanley said: Although I'm glad there is one less B team in the Lowland League, I'm not going to celebrate the news too much. The statement isn't what I'd call positive in terms of long-term prospects and they are clearly still looking for something more than the Lowland League and have the backing of some of those running the game. Quite chilling in its bare-faced self interest and desire to completely ignore the wishes of the huge majority of clubs and supporters. A vile statement from a vile organisation. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 10 minutes ago, Brazilianlex said: Lowland League have just made a statement that Cowdenbeath have been invited to introduce a B Team. This is not the time for jokes you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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invergowrie arab Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 It's been a long day but I have no idea what this means. Indeed, all 10 teams who contributed most to the development of players for last year’s World Cup have B teams operating in national senior leagues. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarto Mutiny Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Fuckity bye 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarto Mutiny Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Just now, invergowrie arab said: It's been a long day but I have no idea what this means. Indeed, all 10 teams who contributed most to the development of players for last year’s World Cup have B teams operating in national senior leagues. [citation needed] 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowdenMiners1204 Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 If all the B teams were to withdraw, can the LL decide to make it an 18 team league for next season and invite the next 2 highest SFA licensed clubs without a vote? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted June 14, 2023 Author Share Posted June 14, 2023 1 minute ago, invergowrie arab said: It's been a long day but I have no idea what this means. Indeed, all 10 teams who contributed most to the development of players for last year’s World Cup have B teams operating in national senior leagues. I believe it's one of the stats plucked from this. https://football-observatory.com/IMG/sites/mr/mr80/en/ As you can notice "official matches and minutes played until 23 years by World Cup players" means they get to include all the players signed from elsewhere. Not actually developed by the club. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 2 minutes ago, CowdenMiners1204 said: If all the B teams were to withdraw, can the LL decide to make it an 18 team league for next season and invite the next 2 highest SFA licensed clubs without a vote? Its fine as a 16 team setup. Next step is to sort out promotion/relegation by getting round the table with SPFL and Eos/SOS/WOS. Sorry to bring this up at this joyous time. But strike while the iron is hot and all that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWeatherFan Posted June 14, 2023 Author Share Posted June 14, 2023 5 minutes ago, CowdenMiners1204 said: If all the B teams were to withdraw, can the LL decide to make it an 18 team league for next season and invite the next 2 highest SFA licensed clubs without a vote? Needs SFA approval. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 (edited) 10 minutes ago, CowdenMiners1204 said: If all the B teams were to withdraw, can the LL decide to make it an 18 team league for next season and invite the next 2 highest SFA licensed clubs without a vote? Think the LL board do have some discretion on that in the league's constitution but doubt you could do that at the very last minute after the AGM has been held. Hope the entry fee cheque for Rangers B was already received and cashed along with the Parks title sponsorship money. Think it's a good sign that they have buggered off because the we must find a league for them to play in card can no longer be played. Edited June 14, 2023 by LongTimeLurker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Am Featha Taigh Nan Clach Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 (edited) The only way to stave off the immediate introduction of the Conference League was to vote for the admission of B teams into the Lowland League. If you'd been at the Cowdenbeath supporters' meeting you'd understand why. Edited June 14, 2023 by Am Featha Taigh Nan Clach 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyro Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 2 minutes ago, Am Featha *****h Nan Clach said: The only way to stave off the immediate introduction of the Conference League was to vote for the admission of B teams into the Lowland League. If you'd been at the Cowdenbeath supporters' meeting you'd understand why. Let's not start this again, please! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazilianlex Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 How can Maxwell remain in post. The Rangers statement says “ our view was strongly supported by Ian Maxwell and the SFA.” Lays it bare that he was only doing the bidding of Rangers. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazilianlex Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 2 minutes ago, Am Featha *****h Nan Clach said: The only way to stave off the immediate introduction of the Conference League was to vote for the admission of B teams into the Lowland League. If you'd been at the Cowdenbeath supporters' meeting you'd understand why. Give me an hour to repost the 25 pages of explanation and seethe ! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowdenMiners1204 Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 1 minute ago, Brazilianlex said: Give me an hour to repost the 25 pages of explanation and seethe ! #thisouryear fc fans eh, preparing for another season outside the playoffs 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Cheers @edinabear is crying 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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