SFA backtrack on Regan quote

The SFA have reacted quickly to a claim by STV that Stewart Regan promised a meeting of SFL clubs that they would prevent Sevco joining the SPL.

STV reported: When asked if Regan had stated during his address to SFL representatives that the Scottish FA would stand in the way of newco Rangers playing in the SPL, Livingston chairman Gordon McDougall remarked: “In his opinion, yes”.

Less than an hour later the SFA moved quickly to deny that claim.

In a statement to the SFA website Regan said: “The Scottish FA was invited to participate in today’s meeting of the Scottish Football League’s members at Hampden Park.

“During a positive and productive meeting, a number of detailed scenarios were discussed regarding the future status of Rangers FC as a newco club.  

“Unfortunately, a comment relating to one potential scenario – Rangers FC’s readmission to the SPL – was distorted, taken out of context and leaked to the media by a member.

“For the avoidance of doubt, any decision regarding the future status of Rangers FC requires not only the transfer of the SPL share but the transfer of the Scottish FA’s membership.

“The Scottish FA Board will approve this only when all relevant information has been provided and the directors are satisfied that the solution presented is in the best interests of Scottish football.”

At the SFL meeting a decision was taken to vote on creating a First Division place for Sevco on July 12.

Tomorrow the SPL look certain to reject an application from Charlie Green for Sevco to replace Rangers in the 2012/13 season.

The SFL season starts on July 28 with the Ramsden’s Cup with the SPL kicking off one week later on August 4.

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