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Mark Pirie

SFA and SPFL call for 'urgent' Scottish Government fan return talks after England decision

The SFA and SPFL Joint Response Group have called for "urgent" talks to put plans in place for the return of fans.

This follows the decision from the UK Government to allow a maximum of 4000 supporters at outdoor events in low-risk tier one Covid areas.

Up to 2000 punters will be allowed into grounds in tier two areas, with 1000 inside indoor areas in tier one areas.

(SNS Group)

Now the JRG hope to facilitate a similar return in Scottish grounds with some clubs in "extremely precarious positions" during the pandemic.

A spokesperson for the Joint Response Group said: "The news that clubs in England can prepare for the return of supporters is clearly extremely positive, and we will be seeking further urgent talks with the Scottish Government to establish a roadmap to getting fans safely back into Scottish grounds as soon as possible.

"Many of our clubs are in extremely precarious positions, given the enormous reliance on gate income in the Scottish game.

"Getting Scottish fans back into watch their beloved local clubs in the open air, in a controlled and carefully-regulated way, is absolutely essential for the future of Scottish clubs."

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