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.
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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.
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.
Hearts and Partick Thistle hit out at SPFL over ‘misleading’ letter
Hearts and Partick Thistle have accused Scottish Professional Football League chief executive Neil Doncaster of spreading “misleading” information about their legal battle.
UEFA promises close co-operation with European leagues over fixture clashes
An unprecedented number of top-flight domestic games are set to be played on Champions League nights next season with UEFA promising closer co-operation than ever with European leagues to tackle fixture congestion.
SPFL clubs boosted by £1million donation from mystery backer
Scottish clubs have been boosted by another seven-figure donation to help steer their communities through the coronavirus crisis.
SPFL clubs warned that calendar is under ‘enormous strain’ for next season
Clubs have been warned they could face playing four games in eight days amid “enormous” pressure on the Scottish Professional Football League fixture list.
SPFL lodges defence to legal challenge raised by Hearts and Partick Thistle
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.
Scottish football authorities hoping to get some supporters in grounds for season start
The Scottish football authorities will explore ways to get some supporters in grounds for the start of the Premiership season after a further easing of the lockdown was announced.
Scotland’s league clubs awarded £50,000 grants following donation by Anderson
All 42 of Scotland’s league clubs have been awarded £50,000 grants following the donation made by philanthropist James Anderson.
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.
Stewart Regan calls for Scottish football to look at cross-border competitions
Former Scottish Football Association chief executive Stewart Regan claims cross-border competitions should be the focus after the game found itself in a “dreadful position” dealing with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
Partick Thistle not pursuing immediate legal action after another relegation
Partick Thistle ruled out immediate legal action despite the “sickening” confirmation of their uncertain fate in Scotland’s lower leagues.
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.
SPFL ready to use Hampden to get more fans into games when crowds return
The Scottish Professional Football League is ready to utilise Hampden to get as many fans as possible into games when crowds return.