There was more positive news on Monday in Scottish football with the confirmation that there have been no new positive cases of Covid-19 following more than 1,000 tests of Premiership players and staff. It is another step forward to the start of the new top-flight campaign at the start of August.
Slowly but surely there is a sense of normality returning to the SPFL with gossip, signings, friendlies, pre-season camps and the such. Albeit, the Hearts and Partick Thistle v SPFL independent tribunal is still to come this week.
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5. 'Only right' to accept lower wage says Nisbet
Nisbet also revealed that he accepted a lower wage than the one he would have got from Hibs when the Premiership club made a move for the player in January. He says it was “only right” to do so. (Evening News) Photo: SNS Group
6. SPFL's Betfred Cup query
The SPFL have asked the 42 member clubs, plus Lowland League and Highland League champions Kelty Hearts and Brora Rangers, if they want to compete in the Betfred Cup. The competition was supposed to already be underway but has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The aim is to begin the tournament on 6 October. (Daily Record) Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
7. Forster boost for Celtic
The only thing stopping big clubs signing Alfredo Morelos is his reputation, according to striker partner Jermain Defoe. The Rangers forward praised his Colombian colleague but believes clubs are put off by his discipline issues. (The Beautiful Game podcast) Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
8. Defoe on Morelos' reputation
The only thing stopping big clubs signing Alfredo Morelos is his reputation, according to striker partner Jermain Defoe. The Rangers forward praised his Colombian colleague but believes clubs are put off by his discipline issues. (The Beautiful Game podcast) Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group