Pittodrie offered as a test site
JOSH GRAFTING AT HOME
a goal properly because they think it might be chalked off then you potentially really damage all that Scottish football is all about.
“Aside from that there is the likely sevenfigure cost. VAR will give you more correct decisions but my concern is the cost of that. And it might be what costs people the drama and excitement of the game.”
JOSH MEEKINGS has revealed boss James McPake is making sure his Dundee players stay fit during the shutdown.
The Dens Park gaffer has given every player a set programme to work on at home.
Skipper Meekings said: “We’ve a set programme which has been sent out to the boys.
“It’s difficult because you don’t want to be going out in groups and it’s hard to do it on your own.
“You just follow that and the guidelines as best you can. You try do a little bit to keep ticking over, but we also need to be careful because we are doing it ourselves.
“It’s just about trying to make the most of it.
“We are being told what we are to do, day by day. It’s a difficult period for everybody, so just stay safe and we’ll be back soon hopefully and ready to go.”
BY SCOTT BURNS
ABERDEEN stand ready to open Pittodrie to help in the war against coronavirus.
And they plan to recruit current and former Dons players to help with regular check-ins over the phone for fans in isolation.
The club have proposed potentially opening up the Richard Donald Stand as a testing facility for COVID19 and have even talked of offering practical support to the emergency services.
Its partner charity, AFC Community Trust, will be helping in the delivery of food to areas where they already work to reduce food poverty, supporting kids during school closures.
Dons chairman Dave Cormack, self-isolating in the States, said: “We have drawn up a battle plan which will allow us to provide practical support to those who need it most and to bring our fans and the community together in our fight against the virus.
“Throughout our history we have been supported by our revered and loyal Red Army, Standing Free every step of the way. Now we will rally behind our fans and the wider community in their time of need.”