British Super League ‘plans’ as Celtic and Rangers could join reformed Premier League

Rangers and Celtic are reportedly wanted for a British Super League in the wake of the failed European Super League plans.

The so-called Premier League ‘big six’ were forced into an embarrassing climbdown after their plans to join a controversial breakaway competition was met with fury across the football community.

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Fans all over the country mobilised as the Super League was brought to a sudden end

Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City, Man United and Tottenham were condemned by fans, players, pundits and even public figures for their actions.

Most had to issue grovelling apologies and the relationships between owners and fanbases appear to have suffered irreparable damage.

Now The Sun claim reform of the Premier League could be on the cards with a British Super League featuring both Old Firm teams.

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Celtic and Rangers have always dominated Scottish football, but may soon test themselves south of the border

Manchester United and Liverpool lead the ‘Project Big Picture’ reforms tabled last October, that was rejected by the majority of Premier League clubs.

It would have seen the more established teams wield far great power going forward.

Reforms could be tabled again that could see Celtic and Rangers join in a move that would be backed by FIFA, UEFA and even the UK government, according to the report.

The report claims it would be mutually beneficial with the Old Firm clubs getting a slice of the TV revenues, while their large fan bases would help bring in bigger audiences.

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The Sun claim Boris Johnson would be behind the idea of the Old Firm teams joining the Premier League

There could also be a reduction of teams to just 18 while also on the table is the option of a top-four play-off, similar to those in rugby league and rugby union.

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