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Mark Pirie

St Mirren hit back at SPFL rap after Motherwell and Hamilton call-off chaos

St Mirren state they will defend the club "robustly" after the SPFL launched disciplinary action for alleged breaches of Covid protocols.

Coronavirus outbreaks at the Buddies led to Scottish Premiership clashes against Hamilton and Motherwell being axed.

The clash with The Steelmen was called off just hours before kick-off as The Buddies notifying the SPFL they were unable to fulfil the fixture.

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Accies visit to Paisley was also postponed with St Mirren notifying the SPFL they would be unable to field a team with just 11 registered players available.

An SPFL statement read: "The SPFL has today announced that disciplinary proceedings have been commenced against St Mirren FC.

"It is alleged that St Mirren FC breached the SPFL’s Covid-19 Regulations during the lead-up to their postponed League Matches v Motherwell FC on Saturday 17 October and v Hamilton Academical FC on Saturday 24 October.

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"The St Mirren hearing will be held before a Sub-Committee of the Board of the SPFL, chaired by an independent legally-qualified chair, on Tuesday 10 and/or Wednesday 11 November."

However, St Mirren responded added: "Following the SPFL decision to proceed with disciplinary proceedings against St Mirren, St Mirren can confirm they will defend this robustly."

Jim Goodwin's side are the second top flight side to face disciplinary action after Kilmarnock allegedly breached regulations ahead of a clash with Motherwell.

The SPFL confirmed the hearing will be held on Tuesday 10 November and now may also extend into Wednesday 11 November.

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