When do you think they will "Call The League"?

[Wakeyhibee]

As it says, when do you think? And when would you like it to happen?

I think it will be end of May once all chance of playing out the season has gone (if it hasn't already).

I'm enjoying the extended pain for them so end of May is fine with me.

[St Pauli Hibee]

It has to be called by 25th May as per Uefa rules

[Saint Hibee]

Yesterday was too soon for me. I want them gone!

[Since452]

Should be called today. No time like the present

[JohnM1875]

Should be called today. No time like the present

Agree! Clearly no football to be played any time soon. Get it called!

[Wakeyhibee]

It has to be called by 25th May as per Uefa rules

Thought there was movement in that. EPL not restarting til June earliest. Unless you have to declare either/or by then.

[danhibees1875]

Mid afternoon on Friday would be nice. :aok:

Although on the UEFA point above. I thought we weren't going to call the league until UEFA had issued a statement of how Euro spots would work etc, something they were unlikely to do until they had heard from individual FAs about their situations and the FAs had until the 25th to do that.

[Sir David Gray]

21st May, please.

Double celebration.

[GreenCastle]

It has to be called by 25th May as per Uefa rules

Yup sometime in next 12 days.

I’m quite enjoying dragging it out as they remain the faintest hope they will survive.

I can’t wait for the statement and fireworks when it’s confirmed with a statement from league and then Hearts own media - wonder how they will find out officially.

[delbert]

It has to be called by 25th May as per Uefa rules

Sturgeon has already stated nothing at all until June 10th at the earliest so with the May 25th UEFA deadline, there is no need for any delay, do it immediately and start planning for life without lockdown (and Hearts lol !!)

[Pete]

21st May, please.

Double celebration.

The 19th would be funnier.

[hibby rae]

The 19th would be funnier.

How would that Jambo complaining about the SPFL rejecting reconstruction on VE Day cope!? :greengrin

[Waxy]

If they dont do it today they’re just goading hearts. They’re launching the toys again today. Can we all be bothered on them calming down to just raging and then in few day being told thats it?
Leagues over?
It would be kinder to put them down today.

[Liberal Hibby]

A week on Friday would be good as it's my birthday :greengrin

[southern hibby]

My moneys on Friday, 30 minutes before finishing work. This allows them the weekend off without Ann phoning them constantly annoying the **** out of them.


GGTTH

[GreenCastle]

ND on radio didn’t give a date but seems soon as another meeting is planned.

[Del Boy]

ND on radio didn’t give a date but seems soon as another meeting is planned.

I’d save it for next week, today’s news enough to keep us going for one week. Not much going on at the moment so prefer them to spread out the good news a bit.

[Phil MaGlass]

PLEASE CALL IT OAN THE 21st :thumbsup:

[Jdawg]

Is there a further vote by the premiership clubs only or was the power to call the premier league agreed at the previous vote but the decision just delayed?

[Eyrie]

The 19th would be funnier.

Next Tuesday is a good idea :agree:

[hibbyfraelibby]

Is there a further vote by the premiership clubs only or was the power to call the premier league agreed at the previous vote but the decision just delayed?

They have effectively already decided to call the league but delegated the timing to the SPFL Board.

[Waxy]

Are we there yet?

[Coco Bryce]

What seems to be the hold up here? :greengrin

[Jdawg]

They have effectively already decided to call the league but delegated the timing to the SPFL Board.

Thanks pal. Let’s get it called then!

[Waxy]

Next Tuesday is a good idea :agree:

Seems the SPFL like to release big news late on Fridays.

[Ardenttwo]

As it says, when do you think? And when would you like it to happen?

I think it will be end of May once all chance of playing out the season has gone (if it hasn't already).

I'm enjoying the extended pain for them so end of May is fine with me.

Quicker the better. Some players have their futures on hold with contracts etc etc. Our club alone have 4 players who need some guide as to where their future lies. They have families same as everyone else and this needs sorted. I could not give a toss about that lot across the city it’s the players at our club my thoughts are with

[skyhibs]

leave them hanging on as long as possible... its what they deserve.... the players contracts and futures are the same with every club..

[Billy Whizz]

Don’t think it will be too long
Doncaster was talking yesterday about starting the Betfred Cup in July.
Think that may be a tall order, but they need to call season 2019/20 as soon as possible, to plan for the next one

[FilipinoHibs]

Next week. Let the Hun teams calm down a bit from this week's goings on.

[Garymcl]

Chris McLaughlin on sport sound podcast today reckoned it will be called by this time next week

[04Sauzee]

Hamilton offering refunds for this season it would seem

https://plzsoccer.com/latest-news/hamilton-accies-scrap-season-tickets-and-adopt-pay-at-the-gate-policy/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

[spike220]

Chris McLaughlin on sport sound podcast today reckoned it will be called by this time next week

Would like to see this happen ASAP, then we can all move on. I dont think delaying any longer has any merit.

[pacoluna]

I find it hard to believe that next season won't be interrupted. So I hope Hibs have a refund policy if that is the case.

[Heisenberg]

I find it hard to believe that next season won't be interrupted. So I hope Hibs have a refund policy if that is the case.

I’m sure they will do, but I’d also reckon the majority buying season tickets just now fully understand they won’t be seeing anywhere near the same number of games for their money.

[Waxy]

I’m sure they will do, but I’d also reckon the majority buying season tickets just now fully understand they won’t be seeing anywhere near the same number of games for their money.

Dont see any reason why they cant extend next season to later in the summer all going well.

[Eyrie]

Dont see any reason why they cant extend next season to later in the summer all going well.

The Euros might get in the way.

[Waxy]

The Euros might get in the way.

They probably would.if you could play up to the end of May you could fit in another 6 matches. Maybe less panic about starting in July.
Anyway thats the killer reason this season is done.

[mowgli]

I find it hard to believe that next season won't be interrupted. So I hope Hibs have a refund policy if that is the case.

It has already been reported that there will be no fans until a vaccine has been developed which is basically ruling out fans for the whole of next season.

[steelendhibs]

Might the SPFL be waiting until the UEFA deadline of 25th May to call the Premier League due to TV deal reasons? I don't know, just speculating. There might be a clause that the SPFL must be seen to be looking at every avenue to complete the season for the deal(s) to stand, and by calling it before May 25th they may be liable to pay money back to broadcasters and sponsors

[hibbyfraelibby]

I reckon the start of next season will be delayed so much that the leagues will adopt summer football, Scandanavian style, and that the season will run from Feb/ March through to Oct/Nov and that will be the only league reconstruction we get.

[FilipinoHibs]

Could well be called on 21st a Thursday. Gives times to inform UEFA by Monday 25th.

Double celebration🤪

[Seveno]

I think that in an act of ‘healing’ the should invite the SFA to announce. Not sure who it is but someone like their President to do the announcement.

[snedzuk]

It has already been reported that there will be no fans until a vaccine has been developed which is basically ruling out fans for the whole of next season.

or forever

[H18 SFR]

or forever

Forever 😂😂😂

[snedzuk]

Forever 😂😂😂

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/vaccine-covid-19-coronavirus-trials-news-uk/

[H18 SFR]

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/vaccine-covid-19-coronavirus-trials-news-uk/

There is no way that football or any other spectator sport is over ‘forever’

[Zambernardi1875]

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/vaccine-covid-19-coronavirus-trials-news-uk/

Read the first sentence “ Boris Johnson has admitted that an effective coronavirus vaccine may never be found” 😂

[EI255]

Tomorrow (Friday)

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[GreenCastle]

They may do it tomorrow..

Allow teams to fire out the statements over the weekend..

Or next week..they need to tell UEFA by end of next week so maybe leave it late to stop any back lash..

Can’t wait till it’s officially confirmed - Relegated 2019-2020 - Heart Of Midlothian !!

[Waxy]

Tomorrow is fav.
Get it done late tomorrow and everyone can lock themselves away for the weekend.
Celtic can stay in and celebrate with themselves.
Hearts fans will act like its a surprise for some reason like they did with reconstruction being dropped asap and launch the last of the toys.

[Irish_Steve]

19th for me - the anniversary of the day we died apparently although I think the irony would be lost on the maroon muppets

And also because it`s Joey Ramone`s birthday - hey ho, let`s........get them ****ing punted lol

[Hibee87]

19th for me - the anniversary of the day we died apparently although I think the irony would be lost on the maroon muppets

And also because it`s Joey Ramone`s birthday - hey ho, let`s........get them ****ing punted lol

And the jambos will all want to be sedated before the blitzkrieg Bop.

[Greenworld]

Tomorrow, Friday is always good day for releasing news

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[Eyrie]

19th for me - the anniversary of the day we died apparently although I think the irony would be lost on the maroon muppets

And also because it`s Joey Ramone`s birthday - hey ho, let`s........get them ****ing punted lol

We'll be a happy family about that.

[G B Young]

Sorry if this has already been explained (and my mind's a bit hazy after so many weeks of lockdown!) but is there a reason they haven't called the top flight already? The vote to call the lower leagues gave the SPFL the authority to call it and with the delaying tactics deployed by the yams and Rangers effectively kicked into touch what's the hold-up?

[G B Young]

The Euros might get in the way.

Think the Euros may be cancelled completely, especially with them being scheduled to be played across several countries. They've already admitted the rescheduled Olympics next year are a doubt.

[mim]

Sorry if this has already been explained (and my mind's a bit hazy after so many weeks of lockdown!) but is there a reason they haven't called the top flight already? The vote to call the lower leagues gave the SPFL the authority to call it and with the delaying tactics deployed by the yams and Rangers effectively kicked into touch what's the hold-up?

Waiting to see if there is any possibility of completing the season (we know there isn't)

[Irish_Steve]

We'll be a happy family about that.

Glad to see you go

[Waxy]

Think the Euros may be cancelled completely, especially with them being scheduled to be played across several countries. They've already admitted the rescheduled Olympics next year are a doubt.

Maybe they should just play the euros as a straight knockout when we get back to fans allowed.
Scrap the summer tourney and play it midweeks through the season?

[Bristolhibby]

My moneys on Friday, 30 minutes before finishing work. This allows them the weekend off without Ann phoning them constantly annoying the **** out of them.


GGTTH

Ahhh, the ole Friday afternoon e-mail hand grenade.

Pull the pin, click send and then wait until Monday for the fallout.

I’ve seen the SFA do that before IIRC as part of the SSC.

J

[Bristolhibby]

Sorry if this has already been explained (and my mind's a bit hazy after so many weeks of lockdown!) but is there a reason they haven't called the top flight already? The vote to call the lower leagues gave the SPFL the authority to call it and with the delaying tactics deployed by the yams and Rangers effectively kicked into touch what's the hold-up?

I’m not sure. Personally I would have had the vote straight after the Huns were laughed out of the room and reconstruction was kicked into the long grass earlier in the week.

J

[GreenCastle]

Sorry if this has already been explained (and my mind's a bit hazy after so many weeks of lockdown!) but is there a reason they haven't called the top flight already? The vote to call the lower leagues gave the SPFL the authority to call it and with the delaying tactics deployed by the yams and Rangers effectively kicked into touch what's the hold-up?

They haven’t had a meeting to tell clubs the final outcome yet. Supposedly a meeting soon.

I think they are letting dust settle from EGM but it will happen.

My prediction is Hearts will put a statement out as soon as it’s called and mention legal action once again.

Rangers will say they are disappointed with outcome but as already has been reported they have accepted the season is over.

[kaimendhibs]

It has already been reported that there will be no fans until a vaccine has been developed which is basically ruling out fans for the whole of next season.I dont know anymore than anyone else, all speculation. Before a vaccine, could it be possible that folk who test positive for having had it and have antibodies could be admitted?

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[Chorley Hibee]

Coronavirus: Scottish football looks at 'hub' venues for restart - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52667320

According to this they're still trying to restart the league.

[GreenCastle]

Coronavirus: Scottish football looks at 'hub' venues for restart - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52667320

According to this they're still trying to restart the league.

Listening to Doncaster last night it seemed this season is wrapped up and they are planning for next season.

Don’t forget players and managers would need need to be allowed to travel and have to quarantine for a minimum 2 weeks if they return to the U.K. Stendal is in Germany for example.

[G B Young]

Coronavirus: Scottish football looks at 'hub' venues for restart - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52667320

According to this they're still trying to restart the league.

I think it's in relation to trying to get next season started. But it's pie in the sky IMHO. Who could be ersed attempting to attend a game in such circumstances? Zero pleasure in that.

[Ozyhibby]

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[Heisenberg]

Kelty Hearts have written to the SPFL demanding an answer for the decision to end the League Two playoffs.

The Lowland League champions have hired a solicitor advocate to look into their case after being outraged at the decision.

They have previously stated the Lowland League were pressured into changing rules for the benefit of Brechin City.

But now the Daily Mail say that Kelty are willing to take it to court if necessary but hope that reconstruction talks can come back onto the table.

Now I’m just guessing so hear me out, I reckon the League Two playoffs were scrapped because of the Coronavirus. Do they honestly expect to get anywhere with this 😂

[green day]

Kelty Hearts have written to the SPFL demanding an answer for the decision to end the League Two playoffs.

The Lowland League champions have hired a solicitor advocate to look into their case after being outraged at the decision.

They have previously stated the Lowland League were pressured into changing rules for the benefit of Brechin City.

But now the Daily Mail say that Kelty are willing to take it to court if necessary but hope that reconstruction talks can come back onto the table.

Now I’m just guessing so hear me out, I reckon the League Two playoffs were scrapped because of the Coronavirus. Do they honestly expect to get anywhere with this ��

Kelty are not part of the SPFL, and should be well aware that the SPFL hold all the cards.

From the SPFL rulebook -

All matches in a Pyramid Play-Off Competition will take place on dates and at times determined by the Board. The Board shall be entitled to vary the format of the Pyramid Play-Off Competition if it considers it appropriate so to do.

I read that to mean they can do whatever they want, whenever they want to run the playoff to admit a different team to the league. i.e. in the same way as they are entitled to call the league and relegate Hearts.

[Waxy]

Kelty Hearts have written to the SPFL demanding an answer for the decision to end the League Two playoffs.

The Lowland League champions have hired a solicitor advocate to look into their case after being outraged at the decision.

They have previously stated the Lowland League were pressured into changing rules for the benefit of Brechin City.

But now the Daily Mail say that Kelty are willing to take it to court if necessary but hope that reconstruction talks can come back onto the table.

Now I’m just guessing so hear me out, I reckon the League Two playoffs were scrapped because of the Coronavirus. Do they honestly expect to get anywhere with this 😂
Do not know why these people cant see its just bad luck.

[mjhibby]

It’s getting silly time again. The clock is ticking towards delaying the start of next season never mind finishing this season. There is the small matter of euro qualifiers in July and if we did by some miracle resume this season where are the plans for next season. Just pie in the sky. Until Nicola Sturgeon eases lockdown significantly there will be no football. I really don’t understand what folk do not get here. Saving 42 clubs and somehow getting next season going should be the focus.

[Ozyhibby]

Kelty Hearts have written to the SPFL demanding an answer for the decision to end the League Two playoffs.

The Lowland League champions have hired a solicitor advocate to look into their case after being outraged at the decision.

They have previously stated the Lowland League were pressured into changing rules for the benefit of Brechin City.

But now the Daily Mail say that Kelty are willing to take it to court if necessary but hope that reconstruction talks can come back onto the table.

Now I’m just guessing so hear me out, I reckon the League Two playoffs were scrapped because of the Coronavirus. Do they honestly expect to get anywhere with this [emoji23]

When my then 3 year olds trip to Disneyland was cancelled on the morning we were due to fly out because of volcanic ash, he took it better than these clubs.


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[hibbyfraelibby]

Kelty Hearts have written to the SPFL demanding an answer for the decision to end the League Two playoffs.

The Lowland League champions have hired a solicitor advocate to look into their case after being outraged at the decision.

They have previously stated the Lowland League were pressured into changing rules for the benefit of Brechin City.

But now the Daily Mail say that Kelty are willing to take it to court if necessary but hope that reconstruction talks can come back onto the table.

Now I’m just guessing so hear me out, I reckon the League Two playoffs were scrapped because of the Coronavirus. Do they honestly expect to get anywhere with this 😂

Kelty can do one. Brora I have sympathy for they wrre going to win their league by a country mile. Kelty were awarded their title when they were likely to be overhauled by Bonnyrigg who had masses of games in hand.

[GreenCastle]

Kelty can do one. Brora I have sympathy for they wrre going to win their league by a country mile. Kelty were awarded their title when they were likely to be overhauled by Bonnyrigg who had masses of games in hand.

Yup - the cheek they have considering how tight the league was.

The thing is..Scottish football hasn’t as far as I’m aware changed any rules / voting structure for the future.

So say next season or a future season was interrupted again - they would do the exact same as last few weeks with the vote.

If I was a club I would be looking at solutions as it’s possible another COVID type pandemic could happen in years to come.

[Waxy]

Yup - the cheek they have considering how tight the league was.

The thing is..Scottish football hasn’t as far as I’m aware changed any rules / voting structure for the future.

So say next season or a future season was interrupted again - they would do the exact same as last few weeks with the vote.

If I was a club I would be looking at solutions as it’s possible another COVID type pandemic could happen in years to come.Yep.They could make it simple? If over half the season is played then the final table reverts back to then.When everyone had played each other home and away.
It would be in the rules, everyone would know where they stand before it happened.
It would still end up being cruel to teams and clubs would still moan their face off to everyone and everything, just like this time.

[Mikey]

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So 10 will be for it and 2 will be against it. The announcement should come out later this afternoon then.

[GreenCastle]

Yep.They could make it simple? If over half the season is played then the final table reverts back to then.When everyone had played each other home and away.
It would be in the rules, everyone would know where they stand before it happened.
It would still end up being cruel to teams and clubs would still moan their face off to everyone and everything, just like this time.

Think it’s about circumstances and timing but imagine the league had been called when Hearts were top before Xmas.

They aren’t going to say champions surely.

There has to be something about future breaks. So we avoid all this recent nonsense again. But at the same time the Old Firm will always not be happy if another achieves and other doesn’t.

[hibbyfraelibby]

So 10 will be for it and 2 will be against it. The announcement should come out later this afternoon then.

They unanimously agreed last Friday the season could not be finished. That vote has passed. This is about adheringbto the resolution that said Doncaster and the Board would consult the Premiership teams before formally calling the season.

They crossed the "t" last Friday. All they are doing now is dotting the "i".

[InchHibby]

Think it’s about circumstances and timing but imagine the league had been called when Hearts were top before Xmas.

They aren’t going to say champions surely.

There has to be something about future breaks. So we avoid all this recent nonsense again. But at the same time the Old Firm will always not be happy if another achieves and other doesn’t.

I totally agree with the last part of your quote, it is as far as they are concerned, all about them and their pure hatred for each other. Did Hertz really think that Sevco were ever interested in their plight, not a chance and I still say that if it were Sevco sitting top, you wouldn’t have heard a peep out of them.

[mal]

Yep.They could make it simple? If over half the season is played then the final table reverts back to then.When everyone had played each other home and away.
It would be in the rules, everyone would know where they stand before it happened.
It would still end up being cruel to teams and clubs would still moan their face off to everyone and everything, just like this time.

Scenario:

Hearts have spent a ton of money they don't have and they have a good start to the season. At the halfway stage, it's a three-way tie at the top, Hearts, Rangers and Celtic all have the same points and the same goal difference, with Hearts ahead of Rangers by virtue of having scored one goal more. Celtic are in third having scored one goal fewer than Rangers. Flash forward. A pandemic has caused the season to be ended with four games to play (12 points to play for). Celtic lead Rangers by 13 points. Hearts, having collapsed on and off the field and having triggered an insolvency event, are 30 points off the lead and in the bottom six. Hearts are Champions, Rangers are runners up. Celtic, in an unassailable position, finish third. To cap it off, Hibs, having had a major injury crisis in the first of the season that led to them being bottom after 22 games, are relegated while 15 points ahead of the bottom-placed team and actually ahead of Hearts by this stage.

The current way of ending the season based on current league positions and average points for games in hand is probably the best and least farcical option we have.

[GreenCastle]

Wonder if they will make an announcement about the plans for the Scottish Cup.

Rangers have Europa League also..

I can’t get my head round how they plan to finish Europa League - they need to finish that - maybe a crosser over with this season as the competition restarts but the winners of Europa League go into Champions League so...that would affect placings etc.

[04Sauzee]

So 10 will be for it and 2 will be against it. The announcement should come out later this afternoon then.

I thought Aberdeens minutes said they were all im favour or am i talking about something else.

[Tommy75]

I totally agree with the last part of your quote, it is as far as they are concerned, all about them and their pure hatred for each other. Did Hertz really think that Sevco were ever interested in their plight, not a chance and I still say that if it were Sevco sitting top, you wouldn’t have heard a peep out of them.

If Sevco were sitting top there would be a statement everyday from them demanding the league to be called and for Sevco to be crowned champions.

[Mikey]

They unanimously agreed last Friday the season could not be finished. That vote has passed. This is about adheringbto the resolution that said Doncaster and the Board would consult the Premiership teams before formally calling the season.

They crossed the "t" last Friday. All they are doing now is dotting the "i".

Indeed. There won't be a vote but Rangers and Hearts will throw a tantrum and make the meeting as long and drawn out as possible.

But the cistern is filling and the chain is getting ready to be pulled :greengrin

@gdown:

[McSwanky]

But the cistern is filling and the chain is getting ready to be pulled :greengrin

Nice analogy! I'm imagining a wee slimy turd with the face of Ann Budge on it struggling to stay afloat while the noise of the cistern filling just keeps on going.....

[jacomo]

I thought Aberdeens minutes said they were all im favour or am i talking about something else.


Aberdeen had to correct the minutes. The draft said they had come to a consensus, but the final minutes recorded that the 11 Premiership clubs plus Dundee Utd made a unanimous decision to call the season.

It’s a done deal.

[Green Badger]

Aberdeen had to correct the minutes. The draft said they had come to a consensus, but the final minutes recorded that the 11 Premiership clubs plus Dundee Utd made a unanimous decision to call the season.

It’s a done deal.

I did wonder when I read unanimous why hearts would have voted for it, but forgot they don't get a vote. :greengrin

[Peevemor]

Aberdeen had to correct the minutes. The draft said they had come to a consensus, but the final minutes recorded that the 11 Premiership clubs plus Dundee Utd made a unanimous decision to call the season.

It’s a done deal.That's just an unnecessary rubber stamp anyway since the SPFL board have the power to call the league.

[Waxy]

Something about the timing of this tells me they’ll call it today.
Might be wrong.Why wait till late on a Friday?
That’s when they release the big news.

[BoomtownHibees]

Kelty can do one. Brora I have sympathy for they wrre going to win their league by a country mile. Kelty were awarded their title when they were likely to be overhauled by Bonnyrigg who had masses of games in hand.

Bonnyrigg were 6 points behind with only had 1 game in hand however had Kelty to play at home and had a favourable run in so wasn’t clear cut

[Jim44]

Listening to Doncaster last night it seemed this season is wrapped up and they are planning for next season.

Don’t forget players and managers would need need to be allowed to travel and have to quarantine for a minimum 2 weeks if they return to the U.K. Stendal is in Germany for example.

In the unlikely event of a miracle and the league being continued in the near future, why should Hearts have an unfair advantage in Stendel’s absence? :greengrin

[St Pauli Hibee]

When is this meeting taking place ?? I heard it could be as late as 7.00pm, is anyone in the know ??

[Waxy]

When is this meeting taking place ?? I heard it could be as late as 7.00pm, is anyone in the know ??
Its just started.

[hibbyfraelibby]

Its just started.

Just in time to hit the 6pm news programmes...

[Greenworld]

Its just started.4pm i thought

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[Eyrie]

I totally agree with the last part of your quote, it is as far as they are concerned, all about them and their pure hatred for each other. Did Hertz really think that Sevco were ever interested in their plight, not a chance and I still say that if it were Sevco sitting top, you wouldn’t have heard a peep out of them.[/QUOTE]

If Sevco were sitting top there would be a statement everyday from them demanding the league to be called and for Sevco to be crowned champions.
But you'd be deafened by the whine from Parkhead.

[greenpaper55]

This on the BBC

1:37
Celtic to be crowned Scottish champions
A bit more detail now on the Celtic story, as the Scottish football season is expected to be officially brought to an end on Monday, BBC Radio 5 Live understands.
The Scottish Professional Football League will announce that the Premiership season - and the Scottish Cup - will not be completed, which means Celtic will be awarded their ninth consecutive title. The Hoops were 13 points ahead of Glasgow rivals Rangers with eight games remaining.
Hearts will be relegated, while Rangers, Motherwell and Aberdeen will gain qualification for the Europa League. Dundee United will be promoted to the Scottish Premiership next season.
The lower-league seasons were declared over in April after a controversial ballot.

[H18 SFR]

Scottish cup cancelled? Surely not?

[Waxy]

Na surely no cancelled. Even the league deemed to be completed on ppg.

[Sir David Gray]

Scottish cup cancelled? Surely not?

Why not? That surely wouldn't come as a surprise?

[Ozyhibby]

Tuesday would be a good day to do it seem as they seem to love the 19th May so much. [emoji6]


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[ballengeich]

This on the BBC

1:37
Celtic to be crowned Scottish champions


A bit more detail now on the Celtic story, as the Scottish football season is expected to be officially brought to an end on Monday, BBC Radio 5 Live understands.
The Scottish Professional Football League will announce that the Premiership season - and the Scottish Cup - will not be completed, which means Celtic will be awarded their ninth consecutive title. The Hoops were 13 points ahead of Glasgow rivals Rangers with eight games remaining.
Hearts will be relegated, while Rangers, Motherwell and Aberdeen will gain qualification for the Europa League. Dundee United will be promoted to the Scottish Premiership next season.
The lower-league seasons were declared over in April after a controversial ballot.




As the SFA runs the cup I don't see how the SPFL could decide to end it.

[H18 SFR]

Why not? That surely wouldn't come as a surprise?

Each to their own and all that.

[gaz1875]

Scottish cup cancelled? Surely not?

Are we joint winners? Twice is 5 years is superb!!

[greenpaper55]

Are we joint winners? Twice is 5 years is superb!!

Must be, we are unbeaten !

[Tommy75]

Are we joint winners? Twice is 5 years is superb!!

We should be seeking legal advice. Anyone know any decent lawyers?

[SouthMoroccoStu]

The 19th would be funnier.

Absolutely buddy

[Bristolhibby]

Listening to Doncaster last night it seemed this season is wrapped up and they are planning for next season.

Don’t forget players and managers would need need to be allowed to travel and have to quarantine for a minimum 2 weeks if they return to the U.K. Stendal is in Germany for example.

He just needs to get on a ferry from France and he’ll be alright. (I am being serious).

Bonkers!

J

[Waxy]

Call it on the 19th please. Ultimate karma.

[Bristolhibby]

No Cup, how so?

It’s three games. Just have those three games as the first three games of any restarted season.

Can even play the final at Hampden behind closed doors if necessary.

As is said, the SFA Cup is a SFA Competition, nothing to do with the SPFL.

J

[Joe6-2]

We should be seeking legal advice. Anyone know any decent lawyers?

Purple bricks

[Sir David Gray]

He just needs to get on a ferry from France and he’ll be alright. (I am being serious).

Bonkers!

J

That's no longer the case apparently.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52682411

[Phil MaGlass]

Yup - the cheek they have considering how tight the league was.

The thing is..Scottish football hasn’t as far as I’m aware changed any rules / voting structure for the future.

So say next season or a future season was interrupted again - they would do the exact same as last few weeks with the vote.

If I was a club I would be looking at solutions as it’s possible another COVID type pandemic could happen in years to come.

Probably sooner than you think,,

[Phil MaGlass]

I think all champs league and europa league monies should be evenly distributed amongst all countries to partly help smaller clubs in the lower leagues.

[G B Young]

Being rubber stamped on Monday according to the Scotsman. Celtic champions, Hearts relegated.

[Andy74]

Something about the timing of this tells me they’ll call it today.
Might be wrong.Why wait till late on a Friday?
That’s when they release the big news.

I don’t know why anyone expected this. It was made quite clear that calling the league is a board decision. The board didn’t have a meeting.

[G B Young]

Why not? That surely wouldn't come as a surprise?

Agreed. Cup should just be ended too. Bizarre attempting to restart a tournament in the middle of an entirely different season and with the team line-ups likely to be significantly changed. If it was behind closed doors the cash for the clubs involved would also be negligible. They should just asterisk it, saying that the tournament wasn't fully completed.

[Sir David Gray]

Agreed. Cup should just be ended too. Bizarre attempting to restart a tournament in the middle of an entirely different season and with the team line-ups likely to be significantly changed. If it was behind closed doors the cash for the clubs involved would also be negligible. They should just asterisk it, saying that the tournament wasn't fully completed.

Agree with that.

As much as I was looking forward to an Edinburgh Derby at Hampden and the prospect of reaching another final, I can't see what the point would be of playing the remainder of the cup if we move onto next season when football finally returns.

It would be quite bizarre if we're playing the 19/20 Scottish Cup whilst starting the 20/21 league season, even putting to the side the fact about them being run by two different organisations.

If the decision is made to end this season then let's put 19/20 to bed and look forward to the beginning of the new season with hopefully no interruptions once it does actually begin.

[LustForLeith]

I’d laugh if it the league being finalised was announced on the 21 May

[Eyrie]

Agreed. Cup should just be ended too. Bizarre attempting to restart a tournament in the middle of an entirely different season and with the team line-ups likely to be significantly changed. If it was behind closed doors the cash for the clubs involved would also be negligible. They should just asterisk it, saying that the tournament wasn't fully completed.

Far too much common sense there for Scottish football.

[Mikey]

Surely the cup can be played out easily enough when we get going again. It's only 3 games in total.

I wonder if the 4 clubs involved had a say in it?

[The 90+2]

Surely the cup can be played out easily enough when we get going again. It's only 3 games in total.

I wonder if the 4 clubs involved had a say in it?

With the money involved it would be mental if any of the four clubs refused in all honesty.

[Andy74]

Surely the cup can be played out easily enough when we get going again. It's only 3 games in total.

I wonder if the 4 clubs involved had a say in it?

Agree. Don’t see any issue at all in playing the 3 games needed to finish it.

[Mikey]

The only reason I can think for them to scrap the cup is as a sweetener to Rangers. If there's no cup there no 4th treble for Celtic.

I hope that's not what's happening here.

[Hibeesforever]

The Scottish cup is a money spinner, Rod said they would try and get it on. Three games, mini festival type, over in a week. Murrayfield for our tie, Hampden for Celtic Aberdeen.

[RyeSloan]

The only reason I can think for them to scrap the cup is as a sweetener to Rangers. If there's no cup there no 4th treble for Celtic.

I hope that's not what's happening here.

Well I’d actually find that rather funny if Celtic couldn’t get their treble...it does seem to be the only way anyone can stop them!!

I’m torn on finishing the cup...while I get it’s totally possible it will be with totally different personnel months and months after the last game in the comp.

Personally I’d just call it incomplete and move on but sure many others will see it differently.

[Greenworld]

Whatever happens when the league is called if Hearts or rangers or indeed both take legal action, I hope the board supported in full by the remaining premier clubs take a strong line with them.
I am not sure of the range of options that are available in punishment, but they both should be hammered. A points deduction would likely be the most effective .
Anyone know the rules on that.

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[FilipinoHibs]

Well I’d actually find that rather funny if Celtic couldn’t get their treble...it does seem to be the only way anyone can stop them!!

I’m torn on finishing the cup...while I get it’s totally possible it will be with totally different personnel months and months after the last game in the comp.

Personally I’d just call it incomplete and move on but sure many others will see it differently.

Need crowds to make it a money spinner. Can't see that until at least mid 2021.

[GreenCastle]

Looks like tomorrow is the day...

Also got a feeling the government won’t change any lockdown restrictions until it’s announced to try avoid any possible hassle.

[Future17]

UEFA President stating that teams entering Euro comps next season must have qualified to do so. Suggesting that, where the leagues have been called early, separate qualifiers will have to be played.

[Coco Bryce]

I see the Hannover 96 vs SG Dynamo Dresden game was called of today as fans turned up at the stadium.

This is why we will never had closed door matches here. Far too many idiots would turn up.

League will be called this week.

[Sir David Gray]

I see the Hannover 96 vs SG Dynamo Dresden game was called of today as fans turned up at the stadium.

This is why we will never had closed door matches here. Far too many idiots would turn up.

League will be called this week.

Pretty sure that game was called off last week due to two Dynamo Dresden players testing positive for Coronavirus. :confused:

[supermcginn]

I see the Hannover 96 vs SG Dynamo Dresden game was called of today as fans turned up at the stadium.

This is why we will never had closed door matches here. Far too many idiots would turn up.

League will be called this week.
Nope. Dresden are in quarantine.

[GreenCastle]

I see the Hannover 96 vs SG Dynamo Dresden game was called of today as fans turned up at the stadium.

This is why we will never had closed door matches here. Far too many idiots would turn up.

League will be called this week.

England planning stadium bans if fans turn up. Not sure the radius.

[Ozyhibby]

Well I’d actually find that rather funny if Celtic couldn’t get their treble...it does seem to be the only way anyone can stop them!!

I’m torn on finishing the cup...while I get it’s totally possible it will be with totally different personnel months and months after the last game in the comp.

Personally I’d just call it incomplete and move on but sure many others will see it differently.

You’d change your tune if we won it. We are two games from that so let’s play it.


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[Coco Bryce]

Nope. Dresden are in quarantine.

Ah right OK. Someone telling me porkies then.

[Sir David Gray]

Ah right OK. Someone telling me porkies then.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52601471