Dundee take Rangers' place in SPL
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Dundee will replace Rangers in the Scottish Premier League after the Glasgow side were demoted following their financial crisis, clubs decided yesterday. Dundee finished runners-up last season in the Scottish First Division.
Rangers have been told to relaunch in the fourth tier, breaking the stranglehold they and city rivals Celtic have had on the Scottish game for decades.
There had been talk of a breakaway SPL2 to accommodate Rangers but that has not materialised. Some SPL clubs fear they will struggle financially in the absence of one of the best supported clubs in Britain.
"It was agreed that Dundee FC would be invited to fill the space vacated by Rangers FC in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League," the SPL said in a statement after its annual meeting. Dundee have been out of the SPL since 2005.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments