Brendan Rodgers has delivered his thoughts on the proposed league reconstruction plans.
A potential 10 team league has been suggested by the decision-makers at the SPFL with the governing body plotting to scrap the split and reduce the number of matches from 36 to 34.
It would mean all clubs would square off against each other four times and Celtic fans have been unhappy in their response to the consideration.
No formal proposal has been laid out officially yet, but Rodgers isn’t convinced the league should be downsized from 12 teams to 10.
Rodgers and Celtic are against the SPFL 10 team league plan
Rather, the Hoops boss believes an increase in clubs in the top flight would prove more beneficial.
“I have just heard that, I haven’t seen that but someone mentioned the possibility of it getting smaller or increasing,” said the gaffer.
“I certainly don’t think it needs to get smaller. If it goes any way I think there is still a notion for me that we could bring a few more teams into the league.
“Clearly, there is maybe issues around TV revenue or money but I think from a football perspective, I always felt an increase of the teams in the league would help.”
How would the SPFL voting system work?
Rodgers was then asked if he feels player and managers should be consulted over any further changes.
And the Irishman was clear.
“Well, players and managers are two of the major stakeholders in the game – alongside supporters.
“So there’s absolutely no doubt that the welfare of the players should come into it first and foremost.
“Because these are the guys that are having to prepare themselves, go out, train every day, train really hard, live with the pressure of performing or not performing. And what that looks like.”
Should any proposal reach the voting stage, 11 of the 12 Scottish Premiership clubs would have to greenlight the plans for any changes to be made.
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