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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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
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Hearts and Partick Thistle lodge court papers to challenge relegations
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Stewart Regan calls for Scottish football to look at cross-border competitions
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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
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Former Hearts chairman calls for SPFL to sanction reconstruction if necessary
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SPFL ready to use Hampden to get more fans into games when crowds return
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Scottish clubs asked for thoughts on 14-10-10-10 model
Scottish Professional Football League chief executive Neil Doncaster has confirmed plans for a permanent top-flight expansion are a last chance to change the structure before next season.
SPFL propose expanding Premiership to 14 teams
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Scottish league clubs to benefit from donation worth over £3million
Every Scottish league club will be able to access a £50,000 grant to help them through the coronavirus crisis following a donation worth more than £3million.
SPFL reconstruction talks rumble on as Rangers suggest new proposal
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Scottish Professional Football League denies new TV deal includes more matches
The Scottish Professional Football League has denied claims that it has diluted the worth of its broadcasting contract.
Scottish Championship clubs eyeing full season from October says Morton chief
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SFA chief eyes route map for swift return of every level of Scottish football
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