Source: Team_Talk
Old Firm EPL move unlikely - Smith
Bolton chairman Phil Gartside has proposed a new two-tier Premier League that would include Rangers and Celtic.[LNB]But Smith doubts whether Gartside could gain enough support for his plan because other teams would feel threatened by the Glasgow giants.[LNB]He said in the Daily Express: "It has been a big talking point but, personally, I'm not sure the English clubs would want Rangers and Celtic there.[LNB]"There is a realisation we have two huge clubs and if we went into the Premier League, with the finance there, we would be among some of the top clubs.[LNB]"I don't think that would please a huge number of clubs in the Premier League or English Championship, which is where we would have to start.[LNB]"So I'm not sure that is something that would come off. It would be fantastic for both clubs if it was to happen, but I just don't think the English clubs would allow it to."[LNB]Gartside's proposal is the latest in a long line of schemes which have raised the possibility of Celtic and Rangers quitting the SPL.[LNB][LNB]
