SPL delays decision on voting reform Kilmarnock chairman Michael Johnston insists the so-called 'Gang of 10' will not back down on their plans to push through the reforms. Speaking ahead of today's meeting, he said: "We're certainly not giving up on it. It remains to be seen what happens with Rangers, who the preferred bidder is going to be. Hopefully there will be some constructive talks about the voting structure when that is known. I think it's the majority of the clubs who are behind the move to change the voting structure. That remains on the table. Asked how the 10 clubs intend to push through the changes, when a 11-1 vote is needed to scrap the current voting structure, Johnston said: "Hopefully through gentle persuasion and the fact that we are looking for a more democratic process. That should appeal to anyone. I don't think anyone should be worried about having a 75% majority to make major decisions. I think it's a perfectly good, sound proposal and there's nothing undemocratic about it. It's not going to cause any major worries for anyone who has the best interests of Scottish football in mind. The vote is now set to take place on the same day that SPL clubs will vote on whether to introduce tougher sanctions for top-flight sides who go into administration or face liquidation. A range of proposals are set to be considered in relation to financial fair play, with Rangers - who were forced into administration on February 14 - most likely to be affected by any changes. Meanwhile, the main item on the agenda at today's meeting was the introduction of an Under 20 League from season 2012/13, which was unanimously approved by the SPL clubs, and forms an important part of Scottish Football Association performance director Mark Wotte's review of the Elite Player Pathway. All SPL clubs will participate in the Under-20 League and the SPL board may also permit a club or clubs in the SFL to participate. Neil Doncaster, SPL chief executive, said: "Providing the right platform for developing young Scottish players is vital for the whole of Scottish football and I am delighted to announce the introduction of an Under-20 League from next season. Working in conjunction with the Scottish FA, I would hope this goes someway to reducing the development gap between the current Under 19 League and the Clydesdale Bank Premier League to better equip young players for the demands of first team football and aiding the development of more and better young Scottish players for the Scotland national team. Wotte said: "I am delighted at the decision of the SPL clubs today to approve the introduction of the Under-20 League. This is a fundamental part of the Scottish FA's Performance Strategy and it will be vital in bridging the gap between the current under-19s and the first-team squads. I am hugely encouraged by the positive discussions that have taken place between the SPL and the Scottish FA and, in particular, the support of the clubs' Heads of Youth and chairmen during the period of consultation. SFA chief executive Stewart Regan said: "Today's decision is a major step forward in the football bodies working together in the best interests of the game. Mark Wotte has identified the Under-20 League as a key driver of the Performance Strategy and I am delighted the clubs share his vision. Neil Lennon believes Celtic's Clydesdale Bank Premier League title-winning party at Kilmarnock last weekend will persuade Fraser Forster to make his move to Parkhead permanent. The big keeper, who is nearing the end of his second loan spell at the Glasgow club from Newcastle, cavorted around the pitch with his team-mates following the 6-0 win which clinched his first SPL winners' medal and he can edge closer to a Scottish Cup double if Celtic get past Hearts in Sunday's semi-final at Hampden. Lennon, speaking in Drumpellier Country Park, Coatbridge, before joining Sir Ian Botham in a charity walk in aid of Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research, refused to talk about reports linking him with Sunderland keeper Craig Gordon saying, "I can't clarify that, no." However, the Celtic boss is confident of keeping Forster. "We are hoping to speak to his agent and Fraser himself in the next few weeks," said Lennon. He knows we are very keen to get things tied up with him as he has had a fantastic two seasons here. The feeling he may have got on Saturday...I think it would be very difficult for him to leave here now. He is making all the right noises at the minute so it is a case of getting things sorted out.