Calls to expel Hearts and Partick Thistle from Scottish football, Hibs stars asked to consider lengthy pay cut, Dundee United to make second bid for Championship star - Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill

Thursday’s Scottish football news and gossip

Tynecastle Park. Home of Hearts. Picture: SNS

Hearts, Thistle begin civil suit

Hearts and Partick Thistle lodged papers at Edinburgh’s Court of Session to begin a civil case against the SPFL over their relegations. They want reinstatement to the leagues they played in last season and if the court reject that appeal they want compensation. Hearts are claiming £8 million and Thistle £2 million. (The Scotsman)

Calls to expel Hearts, Thistle

Furious chairman are ready to back calls for Hearts and Partick Thistle to be expelled from the SPFL in response to the £10 million legal claim. (Daily Record)

McCann near top of shortlist

Former Dundee manager Neil McCann is understood to be high on a list of replacements for Daniel Stendel at Hearts. The German may yet return for the Championship next season, though it is said to be unlikely. (Daily Record)

Davidson set for Saints return

St Johnstone appear to be closing in on the appointment of Callum Davidson as manager. Davidson has been given permission to speak to the Perth club by Millwall, where he is assistant manager. (The Scotsman)

Hibs stars asked to consider year-long pay cut

Hibs first-team stars have been asked to consider taking a pay cut for up to a year as the club battle through financial problems due to the coronavirus lockdown. (Scottish Sun)

Hibs fans to back club

Hibs fans have rallied to the cause following the launch of a supporters’ campaign to help the club through the current difficult financial downturn due to Covid-19. (The Scotsman)

Former Hibs star urges caution

Jackie McNamara snr has urged Hibs to avoid making drastic cutbacks that could risk throwing away an opportunity to become the country’s third force. (The Scotsman)

United to return for Nisbet

Dundee United are preparing to make a second bid for Kevin Nisbet after having a £250,000 offer thrown out by Dunfermline Athletic. (Daily Record)