Doncaster in Rangers warning, Celtic title latest, stadium plan for Scottish football, ex-Hearts boss backs Levein - Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill

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Rangers warning: SPFL chief Neil Doncaster

Doncaster in warning to Gers

SPFL chief Neil Doncaster has warned Rangers they will be ‘warring with themselves’ if they pursue legal action against the league. The Ibrox side had a plea for an independent probe into the vote to end the season blocked, but have vowed not to let the matter rest. Doncaster said: “Ultimately it is a decision for any club what it wishes to do, but any action taken would be against the clubs themselves.” (The Sun)

Celtic take step closer to title

Celtic could be crowned Scottish Premiership winners by the weekend, as top-flight clubs meet with SPFL chief Neil Doncaster on Friday. It has already been unanimously agreed that the season cannot be played to a finish, and Doncaster is likely to confirm today that the 2019/20 campaign cannot be completed amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (Daily Record)

Hub stadium plan for Scottish football

Scottish football could resume in July with multiple fixtures played at regional ‘hub’ stadiums across the country in front of socially-distanced supporters. It is one option being considered by Scottish Football Restart, the project name created by the Scottish FA/SPFL Joint Response Group as they look to plot the sport’s way out of the coronavirus crisis. (The Scotsman)

Inter join race for ex-Celtic ace

Inter hve reportedly joined the race for Lyon striker Moussa Dembele, who has been linked with moves to Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester United after a stunning 2019/20 season for Ligue 1 side Lyon. The Italians are making alternative plans should they lose key man Lautaro Martinez during the summer and Dembele is understood to be on the San Siro side’s radar. (Various)

MacDonald backs Levein

Former Hearts boss Alex MacDonald claims Craig Levein can leave Tynecastle with his head held high. The former Scotland manager is set to leave the Gorgie side at the end of the month along with Austin MacPhee but MacDonald believes the ex-Dundee United gaffer has ‘been there and done it’, adding: “He’s got to be able to walk down Gorgie Road with his head in the air – and I’d like to think he’d be able to do that. It must have been a blow to him when things didn’t work out but no one would have worked harder to bring success for the players and supporters.” (Daily Record)