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Gary Holt makes Celtic title call as Livingston boss points to 'refreshing' clarity from Belgium
The Livi boss would have sympathy for Hearts but insists a call must be made.
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BY GORDON PARKS
22:29, 4 APR 2020UPDATED20:54, 4 APR 2020
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Gary Holt has urged Scottish football chiefs to follow Belgium’s lead by crowning Celtic as champions.
The Livingston boss believes an immediate decision is required by the SPFL to call time on this season, which would also see Hearts relegated.
Belgian beaks broke ranks this week by declaring their standings final and handing the title to Brugge, who were 15 points clear.
And Holt insists it is time to follow suit by awarding the Hoops nine-in-a-row as they sit 13 points ahead of Rangers.
Holt is adamant a lack of clarity due to the chaos caused by the coronavirus pandemic is hurting our game.
He said: “My message is to get it done, take the initiative and get it dealt with as we need to put these issues to bed and start sorting other things out. No matter what’s decided, it’s going to be brutal for some people
“But people are being paid very well to show leadership and make these huge calls, however painful they are.
“We need to bring an end to all of the calls for change and the talk of ‘next season, next season, next season’.
“We need to forget next season, forget what’s ahead of us, focus purely on the present and make a clear and concise decision on the current situation.
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“We need to plot a path forward and it’s refreshing to see the Belgian league management board coming out
decisively and announcing Brugge as the champions.
“Scotland’s football bosses should follow suit – if it means Celtic are named champions and Hearts are relegated then so be it.
“I will congratulate Celtic as they’ve been the Premiership’s outstanding team and I will feel sorry for Hearts as it would be a terrible way to be relegated. But there are no easy decisions here.”
The Livi boss would have sympathy for Hearts but insists a call must be made.
SHARE
BY GORDON PARKS
22:29, 4 APR 2020UPDATED20:54, 4 APR 2020
1_JS206541883.jpg
Gary Holt has urged Scottish football chiefs to follow Belgium’s lead by crowning Celtic as champions.
The Livingston boss believes an immediate decision is required by the SPFL to call time on this season, which would also see Hearts relegated.
Belgian beaks broke ranks this week by declaring their standings final and handing the title to Brugge, who were 15 points clear.
And Holt insists it is time to follow suit by awarding the Hoops nine-in-a-row as they sit 13 points ahead of Rangers.
Holt is adamant a lack of clarity due to the chaos caused by the coronavirus pandemic is hurting our game.
He said: “My message is to get it done, take the initiative and get it dealt with as we need to put these issues to bed and start sorting other things out. No matter what’s decided, it’s going to be brutal for some people
“But people are being paid very well to show leadership and make these huge calls, however painful they are.
“We need to bring an end to all of the calls for change and the talk of ‘next season, next season, next season’.
“We need to forget next season, forget what’s ahead of us, focus purely on the present and make a clear and concise decision on the current situation.
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“We need to plot a path forward and it’s refreshing to see the Belgian league management board coming out
decisively and announcing Brugge as the champions.
“Scotland’s football bosses should follow suit – if it means Celtic are named champions and Hearts are relegated then so be it.
“I will congratulate Celtic as they’ve been the Premiership’s outstanding team and I will feel sorry for Hearts as it would be a terrible way to be relegated. But there are no easy decisions here.”