SPL confirm revamp talks

Nothing decided in Scotland reconstruction talks

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SPL confirm revamp talks

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The Scottish Premier League say nothing has been decided regarding a league revamp after confirming talks with clubs.

It was suggested Scotland's top-flight could be expanded to 14 clubs from the 2011/12 season - a move that could eliminate the controversial split.

However, the SPL state discussions are at too early a stage for anything to be revealed.

They say they are considering a number of formats and that discussions will expand to lower league clubs following discussions with SPL teams.

Reconstruction

"Our chairman and chief executive are discussing league reconstruction with our clubs at the moment but it is too early to draw any firm conclusions from that work," said an SPL spokesman.

"It is fair to say that a number of different league formats are being reviewed as part of that process.

"It is our job to try and build a consensus across our clubs first and then with others in Scottish football."

The current format reportedly under consideration would see clubs play each other twice before the division split into a top six and bottom eight after 26 games.

After the split, clubs would play each other home and away, meaning 36 games for those in the top six and 40 for those finishing in the bottom eight.

One club would be automatically relegated from the SPL and one promoted from the Scottish First Division.

The second-bottom SPL club would then be involved in a play-off with the teams finishing second, third and possibly fourth in the First Division.

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