Old Firm should have no fears
Despite all 12 clubs reaching an agreement with the BBC to broadcast coverage of games for the next two seasons, the 'Gang of Ten' still intend to give their notice tomorrow afternoon.
Rangers and Celtic have laid down 104 points they want the other clubs to agree to before giving their blessing for the current voting system to be changed from 11-1 to 8-4.
The ten claim the conditions made by the two Glasgow clubs are unacceptable and Robinson, Hearts chief executive, sees no reason why they should object to the proposed 8-4 system without conditions.
He reckons if changes within the SPL should be made, then the Old Firm should have no problem in convincing at least two other clubs to side with them.
He said: "On nearly every issue, surely to goodness, they could find two or three clubs who have a similar mind-set to them so that they don't feel at all marginalised.
"There aren't so many issues out there that would see them boxed into a corner, they don't need the protection of 11-1.
"What they need is to act reasonably and ask their fellow clubs to act reasonably it's a fairness issue," he added.
Robinson admits there is no chance a solution will be found before the new season kicks off on Saturday.
Although the 10 clubs will have the option to withdraw their resignations a move SPL chairman Lex Gold believes can happen Robinson insists their intention to serve notice should not be viewed merely as a warning to the Old Firm.
He added: "It's an actual resignation there is no such thing as a precautionary resignation.
"It's Lex Gold's job as the chairman of the SPL to be optimistic but, what we would have to say is that we're not being pessimistic, we're not being optimistic we're being realistic."
SPL chief executive Roger Mitchell admits there is still a long way to go before a solution can be found.
He said: "The position was pretty dramatic over the last two or three months and it's Lex's persistence which has got us there. I'm pleased about the television deal but, beyond that, there is still a lot to do."
Celtic chief executive Ian McLeod believes the Scottish Football Association may eventually be forced to mediate.
"If they choose to resign then they have two years to un-resign so let's hope we can see common sense prevail," he said.
"If we can't resolve it ourselves then we are going to have to look to other bodies to help us and mediate.
"Perhaps there is a role in there for the SFA. But at this stage it is still an SPL matter."
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