Gavin confirms Premier Division to retain 12-team structure next season

The Airtricity League Premier Division will retain its 12-team structure for the 2013 season, the FAI have confirmed.

The decision by the board of management comes after a series of meetings between clubs revealed a diversity of views about the future shape of the league, with those in the top flight by and large favouring the status quo or even a reduction to 10 clubs, while some clubs in the First Division expressed a desire for a one-division league.

“They were heated discussions,” said Aitricity League Director Fran Gavin yesterday, adding, “what was agreed at those meetings was they agreed to disagree.”