Watson: We need decisions to end players’ suffering
Paul Watson has urged Scottish football chiefs to put players and clubs out of their misery – and make tough calls over promotion and relegation.
The Dundee United defender is out of contract at the end of the season but has played a key part in the Tannadice side’s cl imb towards touching distance of the Championship title.
The Arabs were 14 points clear at the top when football was placed in lockdown – but Watson fears being denied a place in the top flight at the fourth time of asking.
He said: “I have finished second in the Championship three times and been beaten in a couple of play-off finals. When I thought I’d finally cracked it, this happens.
“Doubt starts to creep in when you start to think about how it’s going to affect you as an individual.
“What we need is clarity over when this wi l l be resolved and if they are going to null and void this season.
“We just want it to be over, one way or another.”
The 29-year- old is still coming to terms with having a Championship title in the palm of his hands only for the plug to be pulled on the campaign for now.
He said: “My contract is up in a few months and it’s the uncertainty which is a bit overwhelming.
“One minute we were riding high at the top of the table, next everything is up in the air and nobody knows what’s happening.
“It had all been about looking forward to a great summer and going into the Premiership next season.
“It’s a difficult time for everyone and knowing my contract ends this summer makes that uncertainty even worse.
“If the league decides to extend the season how does that affect players who are out of contract? All of these issues are confused.
“I have a good relationship with United’s sporting director Tony Asghar and he has kept me in the loop.
“The manager has also been in contact, which has been appreciated.
“The club is being placed in the furlough scheme so there’s a lot of things being sorted out.
“I’m fortunate that I am mentally strong but other boys may be struggling mentally. I have a brilliant support network with my family and friends so that has been a huge help.”