League scrap promotion rule

The Bank of Scotland Premier League have confirmed they will scrap the controversial rule which means clubs need a 10,000-seater stadium before winning promotion to the top flight.

Tue, 01 Jun, 2004 - 19:05

The Bank of Scotland Premier League have confirmed they will scrap the controversial rule which means clubs need a 10,000-seater stadium before winning promotion to the top flight.

From season 2005-06 clubs will be eligible for entry to the SPL if they have a stadium with at least 6,000 seats.

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