All professional and recreational football suspended until June 10
All professional and recreational football games in Scotland have been suspended until at least 10 June.
The SPFL season was suspended on 13 March because of the
coronavirus pandemic until the end of April however that has now been extended
and no football will be played for at least three months
Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh, Midlothian, UK.
30/10/2019.
Pic shows: Hibs’ midfielder, Scott Allan, pulls one back from the penalty spot as Hibs play host to Livingston at Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh.
Credit: Ian Jacobs
Scottish FA president Rod Petrie said: “The message is very
clear. The government restrictions introduced to save lives must be adhered to
and there is no prospect of an early resumption of training, let alone
organised football in Scotland for several weeks.
“The decision to suspend all football until at least 10
June is to help clubs ensure the safety and wellbeing of players, staff and
supporters as well as take steps to mitigate their costs.
“Scottish football applauds everyone working within NHS
Scotland and the care sector and should place no additional burden at a time
when their resources are being tested to the limit because of Covid-19.”