The Scottish Professional Football League has lodged its defence to the legal challenge raised by Hearts and Partick Thistle – and sought to take central control of any similar controversy.
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Daniel Stendel expresses regret he was unable to continue ‘path’ at Hearts
Daniel Stendel felt he was on the right path at Hearts before being stopped in his tracks.
Craig Gordon in talks with Hearts after rejecting initial offer from Celtic
Craig Gordon would be open to playing for Hearts in the Scottish Championship after being disappointed with the way contract talks with Celtic have started.
Ann Budge has ‘no doubt’ Daniel Stendel would have been a big hit at Hearts
Hearts owner Ann Budge claims Daniel Stendel would have been a success had it not been for the coronavirus pandemic – despite replacing the German manager with Robbie Neilson.
‘Excited’ Robbie Neilson agrees to second stint as Hearts manager
Hearts have reappointed Robbie Neilson as manager after agreeing a compensation deal with Dundee United.
Scottish league champions vow to defend promotion right in court
Scottish football has been warned of an impending “catastrophe” as Dundee United, Raith Rovers and Cove Rangers vowed to take on Hearts and Partick Thistle in court.
Sports lawyer gives Hearts hope of overturning relegation
Sports lawyer David Winnie feels Hearts have a chance of overturning their relegation in court.
Hearts and Partick Thistle lodge court papers to challenge relegations
Hearts and Partick Thistle have lodged court papers to challenge their relegations – but have not yet sought to delay the Scottish Premiership season.
Partick Thistle link up with Hearts to launch legal action against SPFL
Partick Thistle have joined forces with Hearts to launch a legal challenge to their relegation after a donor offered to fund their court battle.
Hearts launch legal challenge after SPFL reconstruction bid fails
Hearts have launched a legal challenge after a final attempt at reconstruction of the Scottish Professional Football League failed.
Hearts facing shortened Championship season after final reconstruction bid fails
Hearts have been consigned to a shortened season in the Scottish Championship after the final attempt at league reconstruction failed.
Former Hearts chairman calls for SPFL to sanction reconstruction if necessary
Former Hearts chairman Leslie Deans has called on the Scottish Professional Football League to “impose” reconstruction if a majority of clubs want it.
Euan Henderson signs Hearts contract extension
Hearts striker Euan Henderson has signed a two-year contract extension with the club.
Scottish Championship clubs eyeing full season from October says Morton chief
Scottish Championship clubs aim to play a full season from October, Morton chief executive Dave MacKinnon has revealed.
Hearts announce 15 players will not be returning
Australian midfielder Oliver Bozanic is among 15 players leaving Hearts.
Craig Levein among raft of players and staff released by relegation-bound Hearts
Craig Levein and Austin MacPhee have left Hearts along with several players as the club begin a clearout following the curtailment of the Scottish Premiership season and their expected relegation.
Lawrence Shankland shortlisted for SFWA player of the year award
Dundee United forward Lawrence Shankland has been named on the shortlist for the Scottish Football Writers’ Association player of the year award.
Hearts owner Ann Budge criticises SPFL over response to potential funding offer
Hearts owner Ann Budge has accused the Scottish Professional Football League of lacking leadership as she claimed she had been left to deal with a funding offer for struggling clubs as well as reconstruction plans.
Daniel Stendel could leave Hearts if relegation confirmed – Ann Budge
Hearts owner Ann Budge believes it will be hard to keep hold of manager Daniel Stendel if their relegation is confirmed.
Ann Budge claims Scottish football’s voting system is ‘not fit for purpose’
Hearts owner Ann Budge has criticised Scottish football’s voting set-up after her league reconstruction plans encountered more opposition.