Safety standards can be met says Goodwin

St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin believes Scottish football has shown it can meet safety protocols as he called for a plan for the return of fans to be drawn up for the future.

The Scottish Government confirmed this week that a provisional date of 5 October for the return of spectators would be unlikely to be ratified amid increasing numbers of Covid-19 infections.

The UK government earlier suggested it could be six months before supporters return to English sports events but Good win, pictured, feels there is evidence to support Scottish football’s safety record.

“Like ever y club, we were hoping we could get supporters back in for the Betfred Cup,” he said. “That doesn’t look like it will happen now.

“It’ s obviously extremely disappointing but hopefully the SFA, SPFL and the Government will be able to come up with a plan that will allow us to do something safely in the future.

“We have got to be sensible about it. Obviously the transmissions are continuing to rise and that’s got to be the priority for everyone just now.

“The most important thing for everybody is the health and safety of all of our families and friends but I do believe football clubs are capable of doing things properly.

“We have shown that, within the training grounds, we are capable of following protocols and doing things safely. I think we would be able to do it at the stadium as well.

“We obviously just need to get clear guidance on that and get some support from the Government, and hopefully we will be able to do it.

“An outdoor arena where there are thousands of seats and plenty of space to socially distance, I do believe we as a football community would be capable of putting things in place and carrying it out safely.”