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Renton F.C. was expelled from the Scottish Football League due to what reason?

  • Breach of professionalism regulations

  • Poor performance

  • Financial issues

  • Hooliganism

Answer

Renton F.C. was expelled from the Scottish Football League in 1906 for breach of professionalism regulations. The club had been accused of paying players to turn out for the team, which was against the rules of the league. Renton were the first club to be expelled from the Scottish Football League, and the incident caused a great deal of controversy at the time.
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