Playoffs are like marmite. Some agree. Some disagree. The First Division has playoffs and is keeping more clubs active for longer in the season.
I'm in favour of a European play-off. I accept it's not everyone's cup of tea. With the value LoI clubs have on qualifying for Europe, playoffs can be utilised for promotion of the league.
With the league being a calendar season, a 4 way playoff could be played out in February. The league cup winner (if a Premier Division team), the FAI Cup runners-up (if a Premier Division team) and the best 2 Premier Division teams not qualified are an example of potential options as participants.
Hosted on two Fridays and two Mondays before the start of the league season, it has potential to be a high profile start for the return of the domestic league.
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