Original: Despite a two-year television deal being agreed with BBC Scotland in July 2002 ( for a significant amount less than the money previously offered by Sky Sports ) , the 10 non-Old Firm clubs confirmed their resignation from the SPL in August 2002 , citing discontent with the league 's 11 â '' 1 voting procedure which effectively gave the Old Firm clubs a veto over attempts to change SPL rules .
Simplified: Even though a two-year television deal had been agreed with BBC Scotland in July 2002 ( for less than the money previously offered by Sky Sports ) , the 10 non-Old Firm clubs confirmed their resignation from the SPL in August 2002 , because they were unhappy with how the league voted which allowed the Old Firm clubs to stop any attempts to change SPL rules .