Scottish football legend Kenny Dalglish believes James Anderson should be specially honoured if his proposed £2m donation to clubs goes through.
The Edinburgh investor was introduced to the SPFL through Hearts owner Ann Budge after he fronted a group of benefactors that have given a total of £9m to the Tynecastle club.
His pledge to all 42 league clubs is welcome news at a time of crisis in the game with the coronavirus pandemic making it unclear when fans will return to football grounds.
And Celtic and Liverpool hero Dalglish believes he should be saluted by being present on trophy day across all four divisions - and handing over the respective league titles.
Speaking in his Sunday Post column, Dalglish said: "The talks between James Anderson and the SPFL hierarchy appear to have been productive.
"The philanthropist wants to donate £2 million, to be split between the 42 member clubs.
"It really is an unbelievable gesture from the Edinburgh-based businessman.
"When you consider the governing body has been in a bit of disarray, for a variety of reasons, during lockdown, to get this 'gift' is quite something.
"They really have pulled one out of the hat on this occasion.
"I’m not privy to the internal discussions, but it’s been reported James wants nothing in return.
"I’m sure he could have got a sponsorship package for the four SPFL divisions with his £2m, but that doesn’t appear to be part of the agreement.
"So it’s up to Neil Doncaster and Murdoch MacLennan to make sure that James is properly recognised.
"I’d suggest they invite James on to the podium to hand over the respective championship trophies to the four successful captains at the end of season 2020-21.
"That may well be something that he’d appreciate. It’s the kind of gesture that may well go a long way."
