SFA silence as Hearts and Rangers head for court again

While Scottish football stands on the brink of financial collapse SFA Chief Executive Stewart Regan is burying his head in the sand.

Stories about the financial meltdown at Hearts and Rangers are emerging on a daily basis with the SFA and SPL providing supporters and financially responsible clubs with no public guidance.

Rather than spelling out the consequences to a club that refuses to pay wages or one whose owner discusses administration as ‘a regrettable event in our history I don’t think it would be as bad people think it might be,’ Regan has had nothing to say in public since a tweet yesterday morning about: “First of regional roadshows tonight to present Scottish FA strategy to key stakeholders. Par Hotel, Kilmarnock. #li“.

As the SFA waken up for business this morning they’ll be greeted with news of further court action against Rangers and Hearts whilst most of their other member clubs cut their cloth and attempt to live within their means.

Should the actions facing Rangers and Hearts see both clubs go into liquidation what will the SFA and SPL do with a ten club division and a host of 3-0 results just like this season’s Europa League results between Sion and Celtic?

An SFA statement could hardly be seen as scaremongering with both clubs facing fresh court action over the next few days.

First up is a winding-up case against Heart of Midlothian by Paul Johnston in front of Lord Hodge who has previously ruled on actions by Martin Bain and Donald McIntyre against Rangers.

The Ibrox club face another court action on Monday when Jersey-based Capita Trustee Services pursue a debt for unpaid fees.

While the SFA and SPL have a duty to provide support and help for member clubs they have a wider responsibility to the body of clubs cutting costs and honouring players wages.

Over the last few years the League Cup and Scottish Cup have lost commercial sponsors and are now being backed by the Scottish Government.

With threats hanging over the existance of two major clubs it’s only natural that Sky Sports and ESPN will be reviewing their commitments to Scottish football.

If either of those broadcasters decides against renewing or cancelling their contracts it’ll take much more than a roadshow of a strategy plan to rescue Scottish football.

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