An SPFL spokesperson has commented on what the league are currently doing to keep updated on the ongoing global coronavirus crisis, The Scottish Sun report.
The paper, citing league rules, have suggested that Celtic are not guaranteed a league title should there be a mass cancellation of sporting events that railroads the Scottish Premiership season.
They reckon there is no specific provision in the rule book for such a scenario, which could result in ’emergency meetings’ to determine how to proceed.
However, that to me is going far too far down the road of speculation right now, with there currently being no suggestion that fixtures in Scotland are about to be impacted.
An SPFL spokesperson clarifying the current situation told The Scottish Sun: “Whilst there have been no specific instructions from the health authorities in relation to SPFL matches, we will take full note of any guidance they provide.
“We are in regular contact with the Scottish Government and with our counterparts in the English Premier League and English Football League.
“We are also in dialogue with the European Leagues and continue to monitor the developing situation carefully.”
Games in Italy’s Serie A have been postponed in recent weeks (BBC) with a variety of Japanese sporting and cultural events also postponed or cancelled in an effort to help contain what is referred to as COVID-19 (Japan Times).
Inter Milan’s Europa League match this week at home to Ludogorets was played behind closed doors at the San Siro.
While that means that Scottish football should have an awareness of the ongoing situation, at the moment it appears there is little reason to be alarmed.
The SPFL appear to be handling it in an appropriate manner.
It should also be noted that in the grand scheme of this crisis, football is hardly the most important priority.
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