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Paul Thomson

Watch as Hamilton Accies show off 'disinfectant tunnel' that could ensure football's safe return

Hamilton Accies are pioneering a disinfectant tunnel to ensure the safe return of football in Scotland.

The Scottish Premiership side's system appeared on national television this morning, featuring in a segment on ITV's Good Morning Britain.

It showed how players, coaches and official walking through the tunnel at New Douglas Park will be sprayed with a fine disinfectant mist to ensure they are free of germs on their hair, skin and clothing before taking to the pitch for games and training.

The tunnel at Accies' home ground (Daily Record)

Darren Cross, who runs his Core Physio business from the stadium, and local businessman Paul Donnelly came up with the idea and airport-style temperature cameras have also been installed to check for anyone with a fever who could pose a Covid-19 risk.

Clubs will hope this can speed up football's return at the top level, with the Premiership targeting an August start date for the new season.

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