SPFL Season declaration challenged legally (ongoing discussion)

[RANGERRAB 3,654]

5 minutes ago, compo said:

and what happens if there is no more football until the middle of September or later 

Unless the season can be completed within a reasonable timescale it will need to be declared null & void.

 

I’d suggest the end of May would be the time by which the season would need to be completed because players will be ending their contracts & being released.

 

I read today that La Liga have stated Barcelona will not be given the title despite being top of the league if the games don’t  restart. 

[Uilleam 5,929]

1 hour ago, ian1964 said:

Lawwell said: "I know you will be very aware of the continuing developments in respect of the COVID-19 crisis. Clearly for some time now, the club has been monitoring the situation closely and, of course, its potential impact on our supporters, our colleagues and our organisation.


"We continue to do this, and through daily executive management briefings we are doing all we can to play our part in tackling the spread of this virus.
"This is a worrying time for us all. In such a difficult situation for everyone concerned, above all, the health and well-being of people is of paramount importance. I would like to thank all our staff for their ongoing commitment and professionalism in very challenging circumstances, and I thank our fans for their understanding and tremendous ongoing support and engagement.
"We all continue to navigate our way through these unprecedented times with continued teamwork and support for each other. We urge all our colleagues and supporters to do all they can to stay safe at this time.
"With regard to the present domestic Premiership League situation, our strong preference is, of course, to complete all remaining matches. To date, we have had a magnificent campaign, undefeated in this calendar year, completing 30 league matches already to create a commanding lead and we are now on the cusp of winning our ninth successive title.
"As many have already said, the season cannot be voided as the consequences of that are so severe. In the event that the matches cannot be completed, then the responsibility to find a fair and reasonable solution for the finalisation of all domestic leagues will be with the Scottish football governing bodies.
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"We hope that the governing bodies are able to provide some clarity to clubs and supporters as soon as possible on the way forward, although we appreciate that this is a hugely demanding time.
"During such a difficult period, we also extend our thoughts to all other football clubs who are affected by these events and facing such uncertainty. We realise the hugely damaging effect these circumstances will have on clubs of all sizes across Scotland, Europe and beyond.
"The health of everyone in football and society is always the priority, but we hope clubs find a way through these testing times and ensure that the game we all love can thrive again as soon as possible."
Lawwell also addressed the Celtic support directly, confirming the club were setting aside resources to help those affected by the pandemic.
Supporters should wait for an official, detailed announcement from the club in due course, with Lawwell committing to "as much as we possibly can".

He added: "Everyone at Celtic Football Club and Celtic FC Foundation is aware of how Coronavirus is impacting on our communities. We are pleased to announce today that we are putting resources in place with the aim of helping the most vulnerable in our society during this period and we will make an announcement shortly with regards to these plans. Our aim is to do as much as we possibly can to help those in need.
"We know Celtic supporters are famous for their spirit of solidarity and togetherness. We understand that this is a hugely difficult situation for everyone across the globe, but by working together we know we can overcome these challenges.
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"While this is a situation which is developing constantly, we will continue to keep our supporters updated as much as we possibly can. We thank you for your continued support, we wish you and your families well and we look forward to you being back with us as soon as possible.
"With sincere best wishes from everyone at Celtic Football Club."

I take my hat off to the author of this.

If any students of Creative Writing seek an example of unctuous, sanctimonious, and hypocritical prose, look no further. Nailed.

[barca72 440]

46 minutes ago, RANGERRAB said:

You can almost feel Liewell’s pain ????

That's not pain, that's just a diversionary statement to hide his overwhelming greed. It has consumed him to the point where he is reduced to a bland spec of carbon, and just about as relevant.

[compo 7,030]

12 minutes ago, RANGERRAB said:

Unless the season can be completed within a reasonable timescale it will need to be declared null & void.

 

I’d suggest the end of May would be the time by which the season would need to be completed because players will be ending their contracts & being released.

 

I read today that La Liga have stated Barcelona will not be given the title despite being top of the league if the games don’t  restart. 

The tattie howkers have no shame .

[MacK1950 2,376]

According to STV Liewell claims season should be finished but not null & void.

[Bill 13,717]

Now we'll see if our new man has the minerals to take on Lawwell.

[RANGERRAB 3,654]

28 minutes ago, MacK1950 said:

According to STV Liewell claims season should be finished but not null & void.

What if it cannot be finished?

[26th of foot 6,082]

I do believe Peter has blinked first.

 

A couple of weeks ago, he set a couple of hares running. Both Broonaldo and the Lurgan Bigot claimed the title, demanded they be crowned Champions, "and rightly so". Neil asked if Liverpool would be denied? Peter expected the Holicom on message Journos to run with it, build the momentum and pile on the pressure. Events intervened, people are perishing throughout Europe. It would appear some Journos, or their Editors see the bigger picture.

 

Yesterday, an influential Sellik website was floating an idea(Peter's idea) that Sellik would be open to soft loans for other SPFL Premiership clubs. Rangers and Hearts would be excluded because they were null and voiders. I suspect information filtered through last evening that other clubs were not for the much needed finance if it meant losing their independent voice?

 

Peter has to get this back on track and knew his intervention was required. The medical crisis continues to deepen and Sellik's demands and claims become more shrill. Liverpool deny themselves such self-serving embarrassing nonsense. Talking of Liverpool, ra Sellik have decided to show solidarity with those enduring the coronavirus by playing and broadcasting the Kop's anthem on ground screens and club website this coming weekend. 'You'll never walk alone', a song about suicide from the musical Carousel, is the message of green'n'grey solidarity. Liverpool's silence becomes more dignified.

 

Next, Peter will demand both Maxwell and Doncaster lead the singing at the weekend.

[MacK1950 2,376]

41 minutes ago, RANGERRAB said:

What if it cannot be finished?

He obviously wants title awarded and league not to be null & void but hides behind the smokescreen of not saying awarded.

[RANGERRAB 3,654]

2 hours ago, MacK1950 said:

He obviously wants title awarded and league not to be null & void but hides behind the smokescreen of not saying awarded.

Unless the league games can be completed(which now looks extremely doubtful) then I cannot see any alternative to null & void.