Old Firm Colts proposals for 2022/23 shot down by rival clubs
SPFL clubs have again shot down plans for to introduce Colts teams into the league.
An Innovation Group, established by the Scottish FA’S Professional Game Board, had been exploring player pathway and development.
A proposal was put forward to the 42 clubs in the SPFL for league reconstruction over three years which would have involved Rangers and Celtic Colts teams entering an expanded League Two from the 2022/23 season.
However, when put to an indicative vote the “proposals fell significantly short of the backing required to merit bringing forward a written resolution”.
It is the latest rejection of the introduction of Colts teams into the league.
An SPFL spokesman said: “We would like to thank the Innovation Group for their hard work and commitment in putting together such detailed proposals.
“Importantly, their paper has generated debate on how we improve the development of young Scottish players.
“The challenge now is to continue discussions right across the game on how we can maintain the momentum which resulted in the Scotland men’s team qualifying for Euro 2020.”
The two teams were granted permission by the Lowland League to enter sides into this season’s league for one campaign, although they are unable to win promotion.
A Scottish FA spokesman said: “The PGB exists as a forum for discussion on ways of improving the senior game in Scotland. It remains committed to working collaboratively to that end.”