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...
9. Out of contract players situation
Out of contract players could be kept on deals longer than their expiry dates if the season is prolonged if a leaked email from Fifa is to be believed. Leagues around Europe are keen to finish their seasons, even if that takes place in July or August. It would mean the likes of Craig Gordon, Stephen O’Donnell and Drey Wright would stay at Celtic, Kilmarnock and St Johnstone respectively. (Reuters) | Other 3rd Party Photo: SNS Group Rob Casey
10. Hibs update
Hibs owner Ron Gordon has warned that “difficult decisions” will have to be made as the Easter Road club battles to cope with the global coronavirus pandemic. The American revealed the club are well placed financially but are not immune to not generating revenue. (Evening News) | Other 3rd Party Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
11. Aberdeen chief hits out at insurers
Aberdeen chief Dave Cormack has hit out at the club’s insurers for their unwillingness to pay out during the coronavirus pandemic. The Dons chairman said it presented a “moral dilemma” and that it didn’t sit right. (Daily Record) | Other 3rd Party Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group