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Scottish Professional Football League

John Bennett has been appointed the new chairman of Rangers.

Rangers' change of guard: Bennett's arrival unlikely to stop unrest in key spell

The late Hibs chairman Ron Gordon was a driving force behind the new Scottish Football Marketing group. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Ron Gordon legacy realised as new marketing group set to 'revolutionise' game

Rangers' match against Celtic has been selected for live TV coverage.

Old Firm date set as raft of Celtic, Rangers and Hibs matches moved for TV

Rangers and Hibs will face each other in March.

New dates for Hibs v Rangers and Celtic v Hearts - but no TV coverage

Rangers and Celtic meet at Ibrox this lunchtime.

Celtic to pay respects to trio during Rangers derby after Ibrox Disaster tribute

“This fresher, more modern Glen’s stakes its claim to everyday quality, and paves the way for the brand’s braver growth ambitions,' says agency Thirst that carried out the brand upgrade. Picture: contributed.

Scots vodka Glen’s toasts brand refresh as it seeks growth into new markets

The Premier Sports Cup semi-finals take place in January.

Premier Sports Cup semi-final dates and times confirmed

Motherwell chief executive Alan Burrows says fans are being inconvenienced by the kick-off time for the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final against Celtic.

Motherwell v Celtic: Both clubs 'raised concerns' over unusual kick-off time

Income streams are set to increase in the SPFL.

'New tone and direction for Scottish football': Deloitte report sets out stall

The first Edinburgh derby will take place on the second week of the season.

SPFL releases Premiership fixtures with quirky calendar for 2022-23 season

Celtic's Bosun Lawal scores  to make it 2-1 during the Lowland League match between Bonnyrigg Rose and Celtic B last season.

Rangers, Celtic and Hearts gain admission to Lowland League

Deputy First Minister John Swinney has defended the decision to impose a blanket 500 limit on spectators at all sports fixtures.  (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Swinney hits back at criticism of Scottish football crowd limit

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson believes the preference of most Premiership clubs is to shut down after Boxing Day.  (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

SPFL winter break after Boxing Day is 'probably preference for most teams'

Jack Ross is unhappy with Hibs' allocation of tickets for the Premier Sports Cup final against Rangers (Photo by Euan Cherry / SNS Group)

Ross 'baffled' by Hibs cup final allocation: 'I find it quite astonishing'

Referee Georgi Kabakov checks the VAR monitor before awarding a penalty to Scotland during the World Cup qualifier in Austria last month

VAR receives 'overwhelmingly positive' response from Scottish Premiership clubs

Referee Georgi Kabakov consults the VAR monitor during the World Cup qualifier between Austria and Scotland last month. Picture: SNS

SFA, SPFL to host meeting over VAR implementation

Falkirk celebrate their goal at Cove.

Falkirk take point from Cove despite playing opener 'under duress'

Ross County have been unable to play their second Premier Sport Cup fixture due to covid affecting some squad and staff members in Dingwall (Picture: Michael Gillen)

County call off second PS Cup game over covid issues

Daniel Armstrong came off the bench for Kilmarnock in last weekend's win over East Kilbride. Picture: SNS

Kilmarnock handed 3-0 defeat for fielding suspended player

Kelty Hearts forward Nathan Austin celebrates his hat-trick against Brora Rangers.

Kelty to improve for Brechin play-off

Blackout: Easter Road's social media channels will take part in the weekend of action (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Hibs boycott social media to send message to 'vile minority'

The Hearts squad will meet on Friday to discuss if they will accept the Championship trophy.

Hearts holding key meeting on trophy lift

Jim Duffy fears the 2020/21 season is at risk of being stopped entirely

Dumbarton boss fears for season

The 2019-20 Scottish Cup Final was delayed until December due to the suspension of football and curtailment of last season due to the coronavirus crisis. (Photo by Bill Murray / SNS Group)

Scottish football set to carry on despite new lockdown

The last 12 months have tested the resolve of everyone at Tynecastle Park.

Hearts review of 2020

Neil Doncaster is waiting on a response from the Scottish Government.

Scottish football 'yet to hear back from Nicola Sturgeon' after plea for support

Goal-line technology will be used in the Scottish Cup for the first time

Goal-line technology to make Scottish Cup debut

St Mirren Park. Picture: SNS

St Mirren v Hamilton OFF after latest Covid outbreak

Hearts can only use up to three substitutes in Championship matches this season.

Hearts can't use five subs in games

David Gray and Paul Hanlon keep tabs on Patryk Klimala during the pre-season friendly between Celtic and Hibs at Celtic Park

Celtic v Hibs 'considered for test event'

St Johnstone v Aberdeen was not a thriller. Picture: Ross Parker / SNS

Alan Pattullo: Was the product always this poor?

The Scottish Information Commissioner ruled the “wrongly withheld” information should be made available to the public.

Scottish Government forced to publish 'secret' football sectarianism information

Neil Lennon shakes hands with Boli Bolingoli prior to the full-back's appearance against Kilmarnock. Picture: SNS

Neil Lennon 'disappointed' with SFA charge

Hearts went to the Court of Session in a bid to have their relegation overturned.

Hearts and Partick Thistle fined by SFA

Dundee managing director John Nelms. Picture: SNS Group

Stephen Halliday: Dundee at Hearts – you’re having a laugh

Ann Budge has given her thoughts on the arbitration verdict.

Budge blast at 'shameful' verdict

Foundation of Hearts are unhappy with how Scottish football is run.

FoH demand change at the top

Hearts and Partick Thistle took the SPFL to court.

Arbitration panel gives verdict on relegation

Scottish football resumes on August 1. Pic: SNS

No positive Covid tests for second week

SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell. Picture: SNS

SFA chief has ‘sympathy’ for Hearts and Partick Thistle

John Sturrock is Founder, CEO and Senior Mediator, Core Solutions

Legal action can be costly, but there are alternatives – John Sturrock

Ann Budge wrongly contested Hearts’ demotion at the Court of Session and the club is now set for an SFA arbitration hearing. Photograph: Ross Parker/SNS

Terry Christie: Hearts should stop throwing their toys out of the pram

Hearts have issued a joint statement with Partick Thistle to clarify their position.

Hearts/Partick: We aren't fighting promoted clubs

The SFA arbitration process is being used at the request of Lord Clark QC.

Hearts/Partick tribunal expected to start next week

Tynecastle Park, home of Hearts, pictured during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (Mark Scates / SNS Group)

SFA write to Hearts and Partick over legal action

Hampden Park. Picture: SNS

Rumour Mill: SFA could hammer Hearts, Thistle

Sports lawyer David Winnie is a former player and had a short spell at Hearts. Picture: SNS

Sports lawyer gives Hearts hope of overturning relegation

Ibrox's 50,000 capacity could be a major asset when crowds return under social distancing rules. Picture: Rob Casey/SNS Group

Ibrox, Celtic Park, Hampden and Murrayfield good for social distancing says Neil...

James Anderson is in talks with the SPFL.

'Generous' Anderson given glowing reference

James Anderson is Hearts' mystery benefactor and is willing to help the SPFL.

Who is James Anderson, the Hearts benefactor with millions to save Scottish foot...

Hearts chief executive Ann Budge. Picture: Bill Murray / SNS

Hearts’ Ann Budge courts clubs in bid to win support for reconstruction

Daniel Stendel doubts whether Hearts' reconstruction plans will succeed.

Stendel says league reconstruction chances are 'not very big'

Hearts owner Ann Budge is working on a new league model based on extending the Premiership from 12 to 14, or possibly 16 teams. Picture: SNS

Hearts’ Ann Budge to finalise new league reconstruction plan by Friday

Celtic fans celebrate outside Celtic Park today.

Watch as Celtic fans celebrate 'nine in a row' triumph outside Parkhead

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell.

Peter Lawwell: Shame we didn't win it in front of fans

Scottish Football Association chief executive Ian Maxwell has been conspicuously silent during the current crisis. Picture: Ross MacDonald/SNS

Stephen Halliday: Time for Ian Maxwell and SFA to show real leadership

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