Today was meant to be the day after the night before. Scotland v Israel at Hampden Park as the country looked to make another step towards their first finals tournament since France ‘98. Instead we continue to live in unprecedented times.
Instead of football, it is contract queries, league reconstruction, prolonged seasons and advanced payments. More and more clubs are beginning to realise how difficult the next two or three months are going to be with no football and no income.
Clubs are caught between trying to keep themselves afloat, wondering what happens next and trying to prepare for next season. We have all the latest from around the SPFL...
5. Tavernier's test
Rangers captain James Tavernier has been urged to move to the Premier League in the summer by former England striker Darren Bent. If he gets the chance. The defender came in for criticism as the club’s title challenge fell apart after the winter break. (Football Insider) | Other 3rd Party Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
6. Celtic may sell Bolingoli
Celtic are set to sell Boli Bolingoli. The £3million summer signing has had an interesting campaign. The left-back recovered after a struggling start but has fallen out of favour. It is reported the club are prioritising a left-back in the transfer window. (Football Insider) | Other 3rd Party Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
7. Old Firm fans refunds?
Celtic season ticket holders could be set for a refund on the games they missed if the season is finished due to the coronavirus. However, Rangers fans won’t be in the same position with the club’s terms and conditions stating it “cannot accept any liability for any expense incurred” if games are cancelled. (Scottish Sun) | Other 3rd Party Photo: SNS Group Alan Harvey
8. Payments for clubs
All 42 SPFL clubs have received an advance payment from the governing body. It has seen the Scottish Premiership top three £395,000 plus VAT, while the rest in the top flight get £157,500 plus VAT. In the Championship it’s £26,500 plus VAT, League One - £2,700 plus VAT and League Two - £1,350 plus VAT. (BBC) | Other 3rd Party Photo: SNS Group Craig Foy