Desmond’s Old Firm proposal offside

THE call for Celtic and Rangers to be admitted to the Premiership have again been resurrected by Celtic chairman Dermot Desmond.

The theme is a well-worn one by now and the timing of this latest attempt to open up debate on the issue is obviously not accidental.

It can be assumed the issue will be thrown into the mix every year at this time until Celtic and Rangers get their way. It is just another issue that highlights the ongoing struggle between the governing bodies of football and the wealthy owners of the clubs for control of the game.

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