THE SPFL has just ruled on two major disciplinary proceedings which set a precedent for the rest of the season when it comes to the virus.
The hearing found both clubs in breach of COVID rules and as suck Kilmarnocks game with Motherwell which was postponed as a result of an outbreak, the Steelmen have been handed a 3-0 victory.
Motherwell have earned another 3-0 victory against St Mirren for a similar rule break. The Buddies have now dropped six points due to the disciplinary measures imposed with their game against Hamilton being called as a 3-0 win for Brian Rice and his side.
It’s a dangerous game, but the procedures are now set. If a club is found to be in violation of COVID rules they will forfeit any game that is postponed as a result.
It seems only a matter of time before this benefits teams at the top and affects the title race. Could you imagine the outcry if Celtic or their rivals were to lose the league by three points and during the season one club got handed a 3-0 pass due to Covid rules?
It’s going to get messy.
A spokesman for the SPFL commented: “The Covid-19 Regulations put in place by the SPFL and the detailed protocols issued by the SPFL/Scottish FA Joint Response Group are intended to enable Season 2020/21 to continue with the minimum of disruption and the minimum risk for those players and coaching staff involved. Strict adherence to these Regulations and protocols is therefore crucially important in order for Season 20/21 to be completed as scheduled.
“We note the admission by each of Kilmarnock and St Mirren that they breached SPFL Regulations, and commend both clubs for the measures that their boards have recently put in place to avoid a repeat of the circumstances that led to the postponement of these matches in October.”
