Scott’s on stop watch
St Mirren chairman Gordon Scott is adamant it’s going to take a miracle to get this season finished.
The Buddies chief insists it’s time to focus instead on trying to get next season up and running on time.
Scott knows that won’t please everybody, especially if it sees Hearts relegated to the Championship.
He said: “I can’t see any way that this season will get going again. Unless somebody comes up with a miracle cure for the virus I just can’t see how you can.
“My opinion is we should focus all our efforts on getting next season started on time. We need to draw a line in the sand with this one and move on.
“I had looked at when we might be able to start playing and logistically it’s impossible. If they try to start it up again now then you’ve got players currently in other countries in selfisolation who might need to spend time in quarantine when they get back.
“We would also need seven weeks minimum to get our pitch to a level where it’s ready for proper football next season. If you extend this season then there’s no chance of doing that.
“Many players’ contracts only run until June 7 or 8. That doesn’t give us enough time to fit everything in.
“We have to accept the fact that it’s done barring a miracle. Does that make Celtic champions? I’ll leave that to others to fight over. I’d just be happy if it means that we finish ninth.
“One thing you can’t do is declare the campaign null and void as that’s when you have issues with sponsors and season-ticket holders.”
Scott admits he’s glad that Saints’ victory over Hearts in their final game before football stopped means it’s the Jambos rather than him fretting over relegation.
He added: “I genuinely feel for them right now. At least I can sit back and relax until a decision is made while Hearts must be going through turmoil.”
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