The fallout in Scottish football continues. SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster broke his silence since the organisation’s resolution to terminate the current season below the Ladbrokes Premiership, while chairman Murdoch MacLennan issued a lengthy statement and Q&A to clubs.
Focus will now be on an EGM which takes place next month as to whether an independent investigation is voted for. All the while talks over league reconstruction continue. One thing Scottish football can’t be accused of is being boring.
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5. Ajer to depart?
Kristoffer Ajer could be set to quit Celtic. The Norwegian defender has been linked with moves to England as well as with Italian giants AC Milan. His agent claimed he would leave the club in the summer and has reportedly rejected a new deal. (Football Insider) | Other 3rd Party Photo: SNS Group Craig Foy
6. Doncaster's Scottish football concerns
The SPFL are “extremely concerned” about the Scottish football’s future. Discussions will take place with Scottish Government next month to discuss the game’s return. Neil Doncaster has called Scottish football “a fragile thing”. (Daily Record) | Other 3rd Party Photo: SNS Group Rob Casey
7. Tennis and golf before football
Tennis and golf are more likely to return before football, according to Jason Leith, the Scottish Government’s national clinical director. Football is seen as a large-scale event which is more difficult to operate in the current climate. (Various) | Other 3rd Party Photo: Paul Devlin - SNS Group
8. Edouard picks out best French talent
Odsonne Edouard has picked out the best young talent in France currently. The French striker told Celtic’s Instagram that Paris Saint-Germain’s 17-year-old Adil Aouchiche is the one to watch. The player is out of contract in the summer. (Celtic FC) | Other 3rd Party Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group