SPL

[Spoonerfudj]

Realise there are countless references to former Blackpool players, but wanted to ask whether Kyle Vassell's Kilmarnock effectively ended the SPL title race by beating Lundstram and the blue half of Glasgow on the opening day?

 

[HighfieldSeasider]

May as well give Celtic the title now, Rangers were absolutely shocking.

 

[Marcusbeansontoast]

Can’t see Beale’s goodwill lasting long

 

[April13th1970]

Can’t see Beale’s goodwill lasting long

I think there's a few players that he needs to send to goodwill

 

[Tr33frog]

Absolutely pointless league, lead by a couple of bully boy clubs that don’t actually want any competition

 

[rememberlesshannon]

After one game Rangers need to beat Celtic twice to win the league

 

[voyeur]

Data provided to BBC Scotland by football finance expert Kieran Maguire tells us that Celtic and Rangers make up 70% of the Premiership's total revenue. Their wages account for 69% of the league's total, while they amount to 96% for combined squad costs.

In 2021-22, they made up 95% of transfer fees in the division.

Eye-watering numbers for sure - but what's even more staggering is the changing fortunes over the past 38 years.
In 1984-85, the last season a non-Old Firm team finished on top, Aberdeen generated £110 for every £100 Celtic managed. Now, the Pittodrie club bring in just £16 for every £100 made by Celtic.

Why a non-Old Firm title win is an impossible task - BBC Sport

It's been 38 years since a non-Old Firm team won Scotland's title. From a financial gulf to psychological barriers, here's why it's unlikely to change any time soon.

www.bbc.com