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Andy McGilvray

Hamilton Accies promise to try and safeguard jobs during football shutdown

Hamilton Accies chairman Allan Maitland has said the club will do everything it can to safeguard jobs during the football shutdown, but said there will be financial implications.

SFA bosses have told clubs that football is suspended until at least April 30.

The New Douglas Park club has already sent all players home, with a training programme to stick to during the down time.

A suspension is also in place for Academy players.

Their statement read: "The club has decided that the suspension of training will remain in place and the players should continue to stay away from the stadium.

"All Players have been given a personal programme to work on their fitness during this period and will be in constant contact with the coaches and Sport Scientists to ensure they are ready to compete again when required.

"There is obviously going to be financial implications for all businesses, families, individuals, communities, charities and football clubs and we await guidance from the government on how these will be managed.

"We will be doing everything we can to protect the jobs and livelihoods of everyone connected with our Club.

"For the health of our community, and in particular the elderly and sick, it’s vital that our supporters adhere to the advice being given on self-isolation.

"Our main message is that the well-being of the HAFC Family and Local Community, as always, remains our priority and once again we ask our fans and the football community to stick together through these difficult and unprecedented times."

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