Original sentence: The collapse of Airdrieonians had left a vacant place in the Scottish Football League (in Division Three) but Gretna were preferred by league members to fill the place.This allowed them to compete in Division Two for the 2002-03 season
Edited sentence: However there could be no denying that Airdrie had a town, support and stadium worthy of a place in Scottish football.The collapse of Airdrieonians had left a vacant place in the Scottish Football League (in Division Three) but Gretna were preferred by league members to fill the place - a ludicrous and corrupt decision that defied all logic and flew in the face of the good of Scottish football.This allowed them to compete in Division Two for the 2002-03 season, causing much consternation amongst fans around the country