Aberdeen and Celtic could face coronavirus sanctions

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Aberdeen and Celtic, in addition to their players, could face charges and sanctions from the footballing authorities on Friday after the SPFL introduced new Covid safety rules, STV can reveal.

Eight Aberdeen players broke rules when they visited a city restaurant and pub recently, while Celtic’s Boli Bolingoli took a trip to Spain without telling his club and failed to quarantine on his return, playing against Kilmarnock days later.

STV has learned that while the players will be dealt with by the SFA, clubs face potential punishment from the SPFL.

The league’s board made an addition to the SPFL rulebook in recent weeks that allows for action.

An annex to the league’s rules and regulations lays out the responsibility for clubs to follow the rules on distancing and to adhere to any changes to the guidelines and safety and protection measures. It also has specific instructions and rules regarding the regular testing of players and staff.

Where a club is accused of breaking the new rules an SPFL disciplinary hearing would be convened where the club would be able to attend and give their side.

In a statement issued through their Joint Response Group on Thursday, the governing body and league said that existing rules will “be strengthened to include the provision of sanctions for players who do not adhere to COVID-specific football protocols or government health guidelines”.


The SFA’s compliance officer is expected to charge Celtic’s Bolingoli and the eight Aberdeen players with bringing the game into disrepute, or with failing to act in the best interests of Scottish football.

The Joint Response Group’s announcement on Thursday came after discussions with the Scottish Government, who had warned that Scottish football was on a final warning after the Celtic and Aberdeen incidents.

Both teams have had games postponed as a result. Senior figures at Pittodrie and Celtic Park have apologised to fellow clubs and to the authorities and have made clear their anger at the actions of the individuals involved.
 
Could but won't.

Punishments will only apply to anything that happens from now on.

That article says Eight Aberdeen players broke rules when they went to a restaurant and pub. Is that actually breaking the current guidelines? I thought we could go for a pint and meal?
 
The clubs have only broken the rules if they told their players to spend a night in the pub or told Bolingoli to disappear to Spain for a night. They clearly didn't. The Aberdeen 8 and Bolingoli are all adults. They shouldn't need a responsible adult to be tracking their movement and reminding them that they can't go out.
 
On the basis that Kilmarnock have said absolutely nothing since, they must know somethings coming.

They’ve not even commented on the danger to their staff.

(Mind the disabled shed a year ago ?)

Well played Raman, by the way. First media person out there to dare speculate.

mentally challengeds hounding him on twitter
 
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We all know that no meaningful action will be taken. The spfl and the bheasts are one, there's no reason that will change now.
A wee slap on the wrist and a very lenient fine at the very most will be the outcome. Just to pretend something is being done.
 
Surely just a paltry fine isn't enough? That's carte blanche to really not have everybody on a strict leash. What's a small fine to a club or a pplayer. And why should the opposing teams then face a fixture backlog and be punished.

Award the points to opposing teams of games that have been missed. End of
 
It will be a fine with a warning that the next team who does not follow the rules will get a points deduction.

However, in the small print of the rule wording, it will specifically say it will only apply if the team plays in blue and has a stadium in Glasgow.
 
If they dont punish these teams then they cant punish teams later in the season. These rules should have been in place before a ball was kicked, incompetence once again shown by the spfl. Now theyve put themselves in a lady's front bottom of a position, theyre used to that right enough
 
Their punishment?

Scum will replay vs Killie.

Aberdeen will replay vs Rangers
(cos clearly 2 of their players were struggling with the virus)

Sporting integrity and all that. For the avoidance of doubt.
 
Plissken said:
It might be out of Doncaster's hands, Sturgeon might have told him if you want the league to continue you need to make an example out of everyone involved in this.
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Yea, right.
You really think that the anyone will be made a example of here?
Sturgeon will have told him to do something, he will do the least he needs to.
Bluff and bluster will be the outcome on this incident, but if any other club step out of line then we see punishment.
He will use the “yellow card” here, then the red on anyone else.
 
ShieldsBear said:
The clubs have only broken the rules if they told their players to spend a night in the pub or told Bolingoli to disappear to Spain for a night. They clearly didn't. The Aberdeen 8 and Bolingoli are all adults. They shouldn't need a responsible adult to be tracking their movement and reminding them that they can't go out.
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Rubbish.
Every monday you'll see a club being charged for failing to control their players.
That's because clubs have a responsibility to make sure their players act in the correct manner.
 
The Golden God said:
Could but won't.

Punishments will only apply to anything that happens from now on.

That article says Eight Aberdeen players broke rules when they went to a restaurant and pub. Is that actually breaking the current guidelines? I thought we could go for a pint and meal?
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Guidi said as much last night for the ten minutes I listened in the car.
 
It’ll be in the best interest of Separate Entity FC whatever they decide 8 Aberdeen players suspended 1 Septic Paltry fine blah blah blah how quickly and in the interest of sporting integrity Septic reacted the outstanding behaviour of popcorn teeth and shitebag McInnes can’t wait to hear the shite their going to come out with
 
GazzaG said:
Rubbish.
Every monday you'll see a club being charged for failing to control their players.
That's because clubs have a responsibility to make sure their players act in the correct manner.
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Aye. On the park where they have direct control over what goes on. How the fvck can McInnes stop half his squad going to the pub? Turn up at their house and barricade them in? The players are adults and there comes a point where they must take responsibility.

If I get caught speeding on the way to work, I wouldn't expect my employer to be fined because I'm an adult and it's my responsibility.
 
There isn't much worse a club could do than let someone play a game who should be isolating.

Whatever punishment Celtic get is really as high as they can go.

Having a game called off due to an outbreak at training or in-house stupidity is nothing compared to endangering other clubs due to incompetence.
 
Marko123 said:
From STV

Aberdeen and Celtic, in addition to their players, could face charges and sanctions from the footballing authorities on Friday after the SPFL introduced new Covid safety rules, STV can reveal.

Eight Aberdeen players broke rules when they visited a city restaurant and pub recently, while Celtic’s Boli Bolingoli took a trip to Spain without telling his club and failed to quarantine on his return, playing against Kilmarnock days later.

STV has learned that while the players will be dealt with by the SFA, clubs face potential punishment from the SPFL.

The league’s board made an addition to the SPFL rulebook in recent weeks that allows for action.

An annex to the league’s rules and regulations lays out the responsibility for clubs to follow the rules on distancing and to adhere to any changes to the guidelines and safety and protection measures. It also has specific instructions and rules regarding the regular testing of players and staff.

Where a club is accused of breaking the new rules an SPFL disciplinary hearing would be convened where the club would be able to attend and give their side.

In a statement issued through their Joint Response Group on Thursday, the governing body and league said that existing rules will “be strengthened to include the provision of sanctions for players who do not adhere to COVID-specific football protocols or government health guidelines”.


The SFA’s compliance officer is expected to charge Celtic’s Bolingoli and the eight Aberdeen players with bringing the game into disrepute, or with failing to act in the best interests of Scottish football.

The Joint Response Group’s announcement on Thursday came after discussions with the Scottish Government, who had warned that Scottish football was on a final warning after the Celtic and Aberdeen incidents.

Both teams have had games postponed as a result. Senior figures at Pittodrie and Celtic Park have apologised to fellow clubs and to the authorities and have made clear their anger at the actions of the individuals involved.
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“The SFA’s compliance officer is expected to charge Celtic’s Bolingoli”

Where is the wee cow for euardoa assault?
 
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