First Team
Match Report | Rangers 1-1 Dundee United
23rd November 2024
The SPL today reaffirmed that the season would not be extended beyond 22 May.
SPL Executive Chairman, Lex Gold said: "It is a matter of public record that yesterday we were unable to agree a request from Rangers FC to extend the season still further beyond Thursday, 22 May. This decision was made on the basis that there had been no material change in circumstances since we published the revised Model 2 fixture list on 22 April.
"The SFA indicated late yesterday that they wished to discuss whether there was any help they could provide. We met this morning to explore the available options, including a review of the Scottish Cup Final date. The meeting took place in a constructive atmosphere. But no viable alternatives to the fixture list issued on 22 April emerged that did not place the integrity of the SPL competition at risk.
"Given the stage we have now reached in our competition, both in terms of the title chase and in relation to the European places, it is not possible to modify the closing date of the season without placing at serious risk the fairness to all of our competition.
"The season will end on Thursday, 22 May."
SPL Executive Chairman, Lex Gold said: "It is a matter of public record that yesterday we were unable to agree a request from Rangers FC to extend the season still further beyond Thursday, 22 May. This decision was made on the basis that there had been no material change in circumstances since we published the revised Model 2 fixture list on 22 April.
"The SFA indicated late yesterday that they wished to discuss whether there was any help they could provide. We met this morning to explore the available options, including a review of the Scottish Cup Final date. The meeting took place in a constructive atmosphere. But no viable alternatives to the fixture list issued on 22 April emerged that did not place the integrity of the SPL competition at risk.
"Given the stage we have now reached in our competition, both in terms of the title chase and in relation to the European places, it is not possible to modify the closing date of the season without placing at serious risk the fairness to all of our competition.
"The season will end on Thursday, 22 May."
