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.
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A year like no other for the Highland League
Over the last year, the Highland League has had to deal with numerous unprecedented challenges.
Highland League: Rod Houston reveals pride at survival of member clubs
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 still hopes season can be finished despite current PCR testing barrier
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.
Rod Houston says it’s important not to lose perspective as Highland League hopes to restart
Highland League secretary Rod Houston believes it’s important not to lose perspective as they hope to complete the season.
Suspension extension means unknowns remain for the Highland League
Secretary Rod Houston says some of current unknowns will need to be removed before the Highland League know if the season can be completed.
Highland League still hopeful of finishing season despite suspension extension
Secretary Rod Houston says the Highland League is planning to complete the season.
Highland League still playing a waiting game with no news yet on restart
Rod Houston says the Highland League has not had any indication when the 2020-21 season may be able to resume.
Highland League: Rod Houston optimistic campaign can be completed after pause
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.
Rod Houston says it’s important for Highland League to take stock
Secretary Rod Houston believes it is important for the Highland League to take stock as the Covid-19 situation continues to change.
Highland League will be guided by higher powers as season continues
Highland League secretary Rod Houston says they will be guided by the SFA and Scottish Government when it comes to continuing the season.
Highland League hope all clubs can start the season in front of fans
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.
Highland League given hope by tiered system that could see crowds permitted at 11 clubs
Scotland’s tiered coronavirus restriction system provides the Highland League with encouragement about the return of fans, according to division secretary Rod Houston.
Houston pleased Highland League sides won’t miss out on Scottish Cup chance
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.
Highland League ‘grateful’ for Huntly’s cup final hospitality as Buckie and Rothes take positives
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 chief Rod Houston encouraged by reaction to cup semi live streaming
Highland League secretary Rod Houston has revealed they have received positive feedback after live streaming the Highland League Cup semi-finals.
Cup semi-finals are ‘ideal opportunity to see market’ for live-streaming at Highland League level
Highland League secretary Rod Houston hopes this weekend’s experiment with streaming games online goes well.
Secretary Rod Houston says Highland League recognise 2020/21 season may not be possible
Secretary Rod Houston says the Highland League recognise the risk that it may be unable to play the 2020-21 season.
Highland League Cup climax to be streamed online as organisers try to be innovative in giving fans games to watch
Highland League secretary Rod Houston believes streaming the semi-finals and final of the 2019-20 Highland League Cup can be a big success.
Highland League hopes to be included in Government financial support package – as Fraserburgh chief says deadline for season start is January
The Highland League could stand to benefit if Scottish football receives government support.
Delay to Highland League season start is ‘right call’, secretary says
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.
Rod Houston: Highland League facing ‘greatest threat’
Secretary Rod Houston admits the Highland League is facing “the greatest existential threat” in its history.
Rod Houston says Highland League may have a problem after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon casts doubt on fan return
Secretary Rod Houston admits the Highland League may have to adjust its plan for the new season following changes to coronavirus restrictions in Scotland.
Highland League secretary Rod Houston explains new format of competitions as teams gear up for return
Rod Houston believes settling on a start date for the 2020-21 Highland League season is a big step forward.
Secretary Rod Houston optimistic over Highland League return date
Secretary Rod Houston says clubs being cleared to start training today is a positive step for the Highland League.
Highland League have begun to work out “key issues” when it comes to 2020/21 fixtures – Secretary Rod Houston
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.
Phase three is a small step towards Highland League restart
The start of next season’s Highland League still seems to be a long way off.
Rod Houston ‘open’ to Premiership B teams joining Highland League as part of Rangers and Celtic’s colts move
Highland League secretary Rod Houston believes clubs would have an open mind about the prospect of B teams joining the division.
Secretary Rod Houston has hope there will be Highland League action next term
Highland League secretary Rod Houston hopes they can complete next season in some form.
Highland League chief Rod Houston pleased to be part of SPFL restructuring discussions
Highland League secretary Rod Houston is pleased they have been included in the SPFL’s reconstruction taskforce.