Green's dream sunk as three more SPL clubs say no to newco
The SPL will formally vote on the matter on July 4 but with six clubs announcing their opposition to the proposal Green will have to apply to the Scottish Football League if his dream of a newclub emerging from the ashes of Rangers is to be realised.
Inverness Caley Thistle, Aberdeen and St Johnstone all made announcements that they will be voting against Sevco being admitted to the SPL, no SPL club has publically given their backing to the newco proposal.
The Highland club were first to declare their intentions joining Hearts, Dundee United and Hibs in the no camp saying: “Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC has completed their consultation exercise and consideration of its options in relation to the upcoming SPL vote on July 4.
“The club will be voting ‘no’ to an application for SPL entry from a new company which has acquired the assets of Rangers following the liquidation of the previous company.
“Having considered all the options and following a very productive discussion with the supporters trust board, members the ICTFC directors are unanimous in their decision.”
Aberdeen’s Stewart Milne added: “Traditionally we have preferred not to make public our voting intentions, but in light of the level of interest and the fact other clubs have chosen to show their hand, on this occasion I can confirm it is our intention to oppose readmission to the SPL for any Rangers.
Later on St Johnstone stated: “Over the last few weeks there has been a mounting groundswell of opinion amongst our fans which has clearly shown that the vast majority of our supporters would not favour an application by newco Rangers to the SPL. This has simply reaffirmed the Board’s position.
“It is important that a clear and unambiguous message goes out from the custodians of Scottish Football that this sort of scenario should never be allowed to happen again.
“As a result, St Johnstone Football Club will not support an application by newco Rangers to join the SPL.”
Servo needed the backing of 8 out of 12 clubs to be allowed into the SPL.
Earlier today it was announced that a criminal investigation will be carried out into Craig Whyte’s takeover of the club in May 2011.
A statement said: “The Crown Office has today instructed Strathclyde Police to conduct a criminal investigation into the acquisition of Rangers Football Club in May 2011 and the subsequent financial management of the club.”
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