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Premiership clubs preparing for the new season amid the coronavirus crisis are having to take friendly opportunities where they can find them.
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Importance of fast Premiership start, with or without fans, will be ‘drummed into’ Aberdeen players – Derek McInnes
Boss Derek McInnes is confident Aberdeen will be fired up to face Rangers in the season opener, despite the absence of the Red Army.
Hearts and Partick Thistle release statement claiming their fight is with SPFL, not Dundee United, Raith Rovers and Cove Rangers
Hearts and Partick Thistle have released a joint statement claiming their battle against relegation is with the SPFL and they did not intend to come into "direct dispute" with promoted sides, Dundee United, Raith Rovers and Cove Rangers.
Scottish Premiership return confirmed as August 1 start date given go-ahead
Scottish Premiership clubs have been given the go-ahead to start their season on August 1.
Aberdeen confident they will be able to offer fans pay-per-view live-streaming option for behind-closed-door matches
Aberdeen are confident they are moving closer to being able to offer fans a pay-per-view option for live streaming of behind-closed-door games.
Elite clubs in Scotland able to reduce Covid-19 testing to once a week from Monday
Top flight clubs will be able to reduce Covid-19 testing to once a week from Monday.
Sean Wallace’s weekly column: Victory over Rangers would be perfect way to start Dons’ season
Hosting Rangers in the Premiership opener at Pittodrie offers an opportunity for Aberdeen to lay down an early marker.
ICYMI: Aberdeen player returns to training at Cormack Park after Covid-19 test shock
Aberdeen will today welcome back to training the unnamed player who tested positive for Covid-19 last week.
Willie Miller: Fixtures give Aberdeen chance to kick-start Premiership campaign
If Aberdeen can take care of Rangers on the first day of the season it would be a huge statement.
Children under-12 could be the first Aberdeen fans to return to Pittodrie
Children under the age of 12 could be the first Aberdeen fans to return to Pittodrie when the Scottish Premiership resumes.
EXCLUSIVE: Aberdeen Covid-19 case may have been ‘false positive’ after two subsequent negative test results
Manager Derek McInnes was today hoping for a third straight negative Covid-19 test for the Aberdeen player who tested positive last week.
Dundee United ask for help funding legal bill in Hearts and Partick Thistle case
Dundee United have appealed to rival clubs to help fund their £150,000 legal bill after vowing to fight on against attempts to deny Scotland’s lower-league champions promotion.
Cove Rangers, Dundee United and Raith Rovers call for help from other SPFL clubs in fight to retain promoted status
Dundee United, Raith Rovers and Cove Rangers have asked other SPFL clubs for help in the battle to keep their promoted status.
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes: Rangers game is “very exciting” start to 2020/21 Premiership campaign
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes says news the Dons will meet Rangers at Pittodrie in their 2020/21 Premiership opener "focuses everyone".
Neil Lennon hopes fans can return to Celtic Park in time for first Old Firm game
Neil Lennon hopes to welcome Celtic supporters back through the Parkhead turnstiles in time for October’s opening Old Firm clash.
Five times Aberdeen have met Rangers in top-flight openers
Aberdeen will begin their 2020/21 Premiership campaign with a mouth-watering Saturday evening clash against Rangers.
Aberdeen winger Matty Kennedy set for return to training this week
Dons winger Matty Kennedy is set to return to full training this week following minor surgery.
5 classic Scottish Premiership openers
The Ladbrokes Premiership fixtures were announced on Monday morning, giving fans plenty to look forward to ahead of the big kick-off on August 1.
Celtic to start title defence against Hamilton as fixtures are revealed
Celtic will kick off their bid for a historic 10th successive title at home to Hamilton on Sunday, August 2.
Judge rules Hearts and Partick Thistle must go through SFA arbitration
Hearts and Partick Thistle’s legal battle against relegation is set to take place behind closed doors after a judge ruled it should go through the Scottish Football Association arbitration process.
SFA arbitration panel to hear Hearts and Partick Thistle case against relegation
Hearts and Partick Thistle’s legal battle against relegation will go to an arbitration panel convened by the SFA.
Aberdeen commercial director Rob Wicks hopeful social distancing can allow fans back into Pittodrie this year
Aberdeen hope to have 7,500 fans inside Pittodrie as early as October if Covid-19 restrictions continue to ease.
Scottish League Two season to start from October 17
Scottish League Two will follow the other two lower divisions and play a 27-game season from October 17.
Neil Doncaster and John Nelms could give evidence in relegation court battle
Neil Doncaster and John Nelms could be cross-examined by Hearts and Partick Thistle’s legal representative if their battle against relegation is heard in the Court of Session.
Clubs in League One vote on October start for shorter 27-game season
League One clubs have voted to start a shorter 27-game season on October 17.
Judge in relegation row considering motions to terminate or suspend case
The judge presiding over Hearts and Partick Thistle’s battle to avoid relegation is considering motions to terminate or suspend the case so it can go to arbitration.
Hearts and Partick Thistle to resume relegation legal challenge against SPFL tomorrow
Hearts and Partick Thistle will continue their bid to overturn their respective relegations at the Court of Session tomorrow.
Relegation row a ‘football dispute’ which does not belong in court, says lawyer
A lawyer representing promoted clubs has argued that Hearts and Partick Thistle have no right to take their case against relegation to the Court of Session.
Aberdeen boss McInnes hopeful positive steps to get football up and running continue
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes hopes Scottish football can continue to take positive steps towards a return to competitive action.
SPFL expecting full participation of lower leagues
The Scottish Professional Football League expects full participation in the lower two divisions and possibly the Betfred Cup.