Tuesday brought more Covid-19 news within Scottish football as Hamilton Academical and Annan Athletic confirmed positive cases for the virus. It is the latest within the SPFL, following on from the weekend where Accies were without Lee Hodson and St Mirren without three goalkeepers.
With games set to come thick and fast when we enter October with the return of the lower leagues and start of the Betfred Cup, there is every likelihood of more disruption.
Click and scroll through for all the latest from around the SPFL in Wednesday’s gossip column. Be sure to check back in at the same time tomorrow.
5. DUNDEE, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 22: Celtic's Odsonne Edouard in action alongside Mark Reynolds and Mark Connolly during the Scottish Premiership match between Dundee Utd and Celtic at Tannadice, on August 22, 2020, in Dundee, Scotland. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
A notice of complaint has been raised against Dundee United defender Mark Connolly for an alleged coronavirus protocol breach. The centre-back is the subject of a complaint from a taxi firm from earlier this month over a drunken incident.(Scottish Sun) Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
6. Betfred Cup testing issue
Lower league clubs could be forced to stump up for twice-weekly testing for the Betfred Cup which starts next month. Clubs outwith the Scottish Premiership are currently not required to have testing procedures in place. But with a rise in positive cases across Scottish football they could be forced to do so when in action next month. (Daily Record) Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
7. Lennon's season fears
Celtic boss Neil Lennon has revealed his concerns of further disruption to the league season. Already games have been postponed due to Covid-19, while St Mirren were forced to bring in an emergency goalkeeper following positive tests to two goalkeepers. Lennon expects a second spike but is hopeful it won't cause the derailment of the league. (Scottish Sun) Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
8. Leeann Dempster's message to fans
Hibs chief Leeann Dempster has issued a message to Hibs fans asking them to follow the Scottish Government's FACTS strategy when dealing with the coronavirus. Dempster hopes supporters do to ensure a return to Easter Road. (Evening News) Photo: Gary Hutchison - SNS Group