Aberdeen reveal their stance on Rangers' call for an independent investigation into the SPFL

Aberdeen will back the resolution for an independent investigation into the SPFL. Picture: SNS

Aberdeen have confirmed that they will back the proposal set out by Rangers for an independent investigation into the SPFL.

The 42 member clubs will vote on Tuesday at an EGM whether to proceed with an inquiry into the handling of the league’s resolution last month which saw the termination of the Championship, League One and League after a controversial vote.

Across the past few weeks, Scottish football has produced an abundance of meetings, statements, discussions and disagreements.

The Dons’ chairman Dave Cormack has outlined Aberdeen’s reasons for backing Rangers’ resolution, believing it is the only way to get any sort of closure from the current situation.

He said: “We reiterate our belief that an independent inquiry is the only way of drawing a line under what has become a highly damaging episode for the whole of Scottish football.

“There is a distressing lack of confidence and trust between the SPFL leadership and many of the clubs, and it is hard to see a resolution, far less a reconciliation, without some form of impartial and objective assessment of the many claims and counter-claims.

“Some of those involved will be prepared to make information known in confidence through an independent inquiry, which they would not otherwise be willing to disclose. The SPFL will be able to provide details of the contractual consequences for the SPFL of different possible outcomes, which they have felt unable to share with members, and therefore the opportunity to obtain confirmation that their proposal was the only practicable option available.

“Importantly, there will be the opportunity for the SPFL’s Chief Executive and Legal Advisor to be cleared of the serious allegations that have been made.

“It is difficult to see how these outcomes could be achieved in a different way.”