Transfer news and speculation has understandably taken a back seat in recent weeks due to the coronavirus outbreak and uncertainty over when football will return. Yet, Scotland being Scotland, has seen the country’s game hit the headlines with some unusual behaviour.
The SPFL’s resolution to terminate the leagues below the Ladbrokes Premiership has stirred up a huge amount of controversy following the vote on Friday. What followed were accusations of corruption, incompetence, claim and counter-claim. It was an entertaining mess. As of yet, there is no idea how this will progress.
Click and scroll through for all the latest from around the SPFL.
5. Provan blasts SPFL plan
Ex-Celtic player Davie Provan says the SPFL’s resolution stinks. In a column he wrote: “Fairness took second place to self-interest in a stitch-up that would make the Mafia blush” after the shambolic nature of the vote and statements on Friday. (Scottish Sun) | Other 3rd Party Photo: SNS Group Alan Harvey
6. BBC pundits agree with Rangers stance
BBC pundits Michael Stewart and Tom English backed Rangers statement, acknowledging that a lot of what was included follows what they have heard. (BBC) | Other 3rd Party Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group / SFA
7. Petition for Doncaster's removal
A Rangers fan has launched a petition for the removal of Neil Doncaster as chief executive of the SPFL. The document has been signed by more than 13,000 people. (Various) | Other 3rd Party Photo: SNS Group Ross Parker
8. Uefa's Europa League plans
Uefa’s latest Champions League and Europa League plan would see the competitions completed in a three-week period in August. However, it would only happen if clubs were able to get playing again in June to try and complete their league seasons. (Mirror)) | Other 3rd Party Photo: Clive Rose