Kelty Hearts have released a stinging riposte to Neil Doncaster as they accuse the SPFL chief of "complete disregard" for the lower leagues.
In an exclusive interview with Record Sport the chief executive was asked about denying Kelty and Brora Rangers the chance to win promotion to League 2.
Doncaster responded that all playoffs have been cancelled, something that drew a stinging response from Kelty Hearts.
The Lowland League champions said: "The Lowland League doesn't have a 'play-off at the bottom of the Lowland League'.
"It's automatic relegation for the bottom club, this year due to COVID-19 the Lowland League have announced that no club will be relegated.
"The only playoff is to get into the Lowland League from East of Scotland and South of Scotland league winners, this play-off has only one club eligible to compete - Boness United.
"The Lowland League and its clubs have made a contingency plan that will see Boness United promoted upon them receiving their SFA licence in June, as all clubs in the Lowland League require to be SFA licensed.
"NO play-offs have been cancelled outwith the SPFL and we firmly believe there is a four-way agreement to cancel the 'pyramid play-off'.
"It's little wonder we feel, like so many others, that there's a complete disregard for the pyramid and its structure.
"For someone who is on both the SPFL and SFA board to help drive the whole game forward, we find it somewhat disrespectful and negligent."
