Temporary reshuffle of SPFL could be acceptable in Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes’ view
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes believes temporary league reconstruction could satisfy the majority of the 42 Scottish senior clubs.
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Former striker Jamie Watt hopes Cove Rangers aren’t adversely affected by SPFL reconstruction
Former Cove Rangers striker Jamie Watt hopes his old club aren’t adversely affected by possible league reconstruction.
Peterhead boss Jim McInally: Hearts owner Budge’s reconstruction plan ‘shows total disregard’ for lower-league sides
Peterhead boss Jim McInally insists Ann Budge is wrong to claim her reconstruction proposal would mean no clubs are disadvantaged.
SPFL clubs to meet, starting with Premiership on Monday, to discuss Hearts owner Budge’s reconstruction proposals
The SPFL has said divisional meetings will be held over reconstruction, starting with the 12 Premiership sides on Monday.
Aberdeen ‘supportive’ of Hearts chief Budge’s plan for three leagues of 14
Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack has suggested he would back Hearts owner Ann Budge’s plan for temporary reconstruction after proposals were sent to SPFL clubs.
Hearts submit plan for restructure of Scottish leagues
Hearts have submitted proposals to their fellow clubs for a temporary restructure of the Scottish leagues into three divisions.
Daniel Stendel hopes for second chance in Premiership with Hearts
Daniel Stendel is convinced he can do a better job if Hearts secure a relegation reprieve and he gets a second chance in the Scottish Premiership.
Aberdeen legend Frank McDougall fears big clubs could go bust during Covid-19 shutdown
Aberdeen legend Frank McDougall fears Scottish clubs will go bust during the Covid-19 crisis.
SPFL chief executive believes clubs would be ‘open-minded’ over reconstruction
Scottish Professional Football League chief executive Neil Doncaster senses clubs will be open-minded about potential reconstruction and sympathetic to the plight of relegated clubs.
Sean Wallace: Give Hearts and Rangers the serenity to accept the things they cannot change
The SPFL board made the right decision in ending the Premiership campaign and Rangers and Hearts will just have to accept the outcome.
Aberdeen captain Joe Lewis insists ending the Premiership was right call
Aberdeen captain Joe Lewis is relieved there is finally clarity after the SPFL board called time on the Premiership.
Willie Miller: Premiership decision means we can now work out how next season will start
The decision to end the Premiership season was a sensible one and now all the focus needs to be on how next term can be started.
Aberdeen deserve their European spot says Gothenburg Great John McMaster
Gothenburg Great John McMaster today insisted Aberdeen deserve their Euro spot after the SPFL board ended the top Premiership season.
There’s been only self-interest at heart in Scottish football – Steven Pressley
Former Hearts captain Steven Pressley has criticised a lack of compassion and leadership in Scottish football as the Edinburgh club battle to save themselves from premature relegation.
Neil Lennon says Celtic ‘champions for a reason’ after Premiership season ended
Celtic manager Neil Lennon insisted nothing could detract from their ninth consecutive title success after the Scottish Professional Football League board called time on the season.
Coronavirus wrap: Premier League players step up training, while Hoops are happy
The Premier League took the next step on Project Restart on Monday as the Scottish Premiership called time on its own campaign and the Football Association prepared the ground to curtail the Women’s Super League season.
Lennon imagines a perfect 10 with Celtic, as broken Hearts ponder legal action
Celtic boss Neil Lennon has set his sights on a record 10th title in a row after the club were confirmed as Premiership champions in a move which left relegated Hearts considering legal action.
Timeline of sport’s response to coronavirus on Monday, May 18
The fallout from the coronavirus pandemic continued on Monday.
Hoops happy but broken Hearts ponder legal action as Scottish season ends
Celtic have been crowned Premiership champions for a ninth successive season while relegated Hearts are contemplating taking legal action following the curtailment of the 2019-20 campaign.
SPFL reconstruction not completely off table with proposal which doesn’t affect top-flight mooted
Talks on SPFL reconstruction may not be completely off the table – despite a lack of support from Premiership clubs.
Callum Law: Scottish clubs caught in squabbles when they should be thinking about survival
The big challenge facing Scottish football is how clubs are going to survive.
Aberdeen demand SPFL transparency after ‘yes’ vote fails to secure independent inquiry
Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack says the Dons voted for an independent inquiry into the SPFL's handling of the coronavirus crisis in a bid to improve transparency in the Scottish game.
Willie Miller: Another probe in to SPFL, yes … but now is not right time to carry it out
The SPFL’s 42 clubs are to vote today on whether to hold a second independent investigation into the governing body.
‘We have to find a way to get back’ – Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes wants clubs to work for solutions to Scottish game’s shutdown
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes has urged clubs to “work towards finding solutions that will help us get back playing football”.
Picture of the day – May 11
Celtic manager Neil Lennon was attacked by a fan during his side’s 3-0 Scottish Premier League match at Hearts in 2011.
Hearts owner Ann Budge feels SPFL reconstruction task force was disrespected
Hearts owner Ann Budge has accused her Premiership counterparts of ‘appalling disrespect’ over their outright dismissal of her task force’s plan to restructure the Scottish football pyramid.
Falkirk chairman criticises ‘farcical’ decision to abandon league restructure
The decision to abandon a mooted restructure of Scottish football has been described as “farcical” and “an injustice” by Falkirk chairman Gary Deans.
Scottish league restructure abandoned after Premiership talks
Plans to restructure the league system in Scotland have broken down following a meeting of Scottish Premiership clubs.
SPFL reconstruction ruled out after Aberdeen reveals Premiership clubs’ stance – condemning Hearts to Championship
Aberdeen have confirmed Premiership clubs are against SPFL reconstruction, which means Hearts, Partick Thistle and Stranraer will be relegated to the Championship, League One and League Two, respectively.
Remembering Aberdeen’s sixth Scottish Cup triumph 34 years on
This week marks 34 years since Aberdeen won the Scottish Cup for the sixth time.