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Mark Pirie

Motherwell striker Tony Watt urges fans to take coronavirus seriously after SPFL shut down

Motherwell striker Tony Watt has called for fans to stay safe amid the coronavirus SPFL suspension.

The games across the country were set to be kick-started by the crucial game between Motherwell and Aberdeen at Fir Park tonight.

Last night, the joint response group has stated that games would go ahead as planned.

However, this morning in an updated statement, read: "As a result, the SPFL has announced the postponement of this weekend’s and following midweek’s fixtures, starting with tonight’s Premiership match between Motherwell and Aberdeen and the Championship match between Queen of the South and Ayr United."

Motherwell goalkeeper Rohan Ferguson was told to self-isloate amid a coronavirus scare as he is on loan at Northern Irish league leaders Linfield, where a player has tested positive for the virus.

(SNS Group)

Former Hoops and Airdrie kid Watt took to Twitter to deliver a keep safe message to fans across the country.

"Football without fans is nothing," the striker said.

"Stay safe follow the steps to make sure you aren’t at risk.

"Take it seriously regardless of your opinion. Better safe than sorry."

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