Highland League restart not ruled out yet but testing remains key
Highland League secretary Rod Houston admits it’s “difficult” to see a restart at this stage, but says nothing has been ruled out.
Highland League secretary Rod Houston admits it’s “difficult” to see a restart at this stage, but says nothing has been ruled out.
Over the last year, the Highland League has had to deal with numerous unprecedented challenges.
After a year of hardship for individuals and organisations across the world, Rod Houston believes everyone connected with the Highland League should be proud that its member clubs are still around and ready to carry on.
Highland League secretary Rod Houston admits it is too difficult to predict when the 2020-21 campaign can resume but remains optimistic the season will be concluded.
Highland League secretary Rod Houston believes it’s important not to lose perspective as they hope to complete the season.
Secretary Rod Houston says some of current unknowns will need to be removed before the Highland League know if the season can be completed.
Secretary Rod Houston says the Highland League is planning to complete the season.
Rod Houston says the Highland League has not had any indication when the 2020-21 season may be able to resume.
Highland League secretary Rod Houston wasn’t surprised by the decision to suspend football outwith the Premiership and Championship – but is confident the 2020-21 campaign can be completed.
Secretary Rod Houston believes it is important for the Highland League to take stock as the Covid-19 situation continues to change.
Highland League secretary Rod Houston says they will be guided by the SFA and Scottish Government when it comes to continuing the season.
The Highland League hopes to work with the Scottish Government to ensure Aberdeenshire clubs will be able to let supporters in when the new season starts later this month.
Scotland’s tiered coronavirus restriction system provides the Highland League with encouragement about the return of fans, according to division secretary Rod Houston.
The secretary of the Highland League has welcomed the news that all of the division’s clubs will have the chance to play in this season’s Scottish Cup.
The Highland League Cup final will be played this Saturday at Huntly’s Christie Park after the showpiece fixture was postponed at the weekend.
Highland League secretary Rod Houston has revealed they have received positive feedback after live streaming the Highland League Cup semi-finals.
Highland League secretary Rod Houston hopes this weekend’s experiment with streaming games online goes well.
Secretary Rod Houston says the Highland League recognise the risk that it may be unable to play the 2020-21 season.
Highland League secretary Rod Houston believes streaming the semi-finals and final of the 2019-20 Highland League Cup can be a big success.
The Highland League could stand to benefit if Scottish football receives government support.
Highland League secretary Rod Houston believes the sensible decision has been made after clubs decided to pause the start of the 2020-21 season until November 28 at the earliest.
Secretary Rod Houston admits the Highland League is facing “the greatest existential threat” in its history.
Secretary Rod Houston admits the Highland League may have to adjust its plan for the new season following changes to coronavirus restrictions in Scotland.
Rod Houston believes settling on a start date for the 2020-21 Highland League season is a big step forward.
Secretary Rod Houston says clubs being cleared to start training today is a positive step for the Highland League.
Secretary Rod Houston says his three months of fixture modelling have not been in vain as Highland League chiefs begin working out how they will complete the 2020/21 season.
The start of next season’s Highland League still seems to be a long way off.
Highland League secretary Rod Houston believes clubs would have an open mind about the prospect of B teams joining the division.
Highland League secretary Rod Houston hopes they can complete next season in some form.
Highland League secretary Rod Houston is pleased they have been included in the SPFL’s reconstruction taskforce.