SPFL chairman Murdoch MacLennan has responded to Rangers’ demands that chief executive Neil Doncaster is suspended by demanding the club back up or withdraw their claims.
Rangers claimed that revelatory evidence had been presented to them by a whistle-blower which brings into question the SPFL’s governance over the potentially league-ending vote.
As a result of the information, Rangers want to see an independent investigation into the body and Doncaster suspended alongside SPFL legal advisor Rod McKenzie [Rangers].
Murdoch MacLennan has challenged Rangers’ interim chairman Douglas Park to “present compelling evidence” of the accusations they’re making.
“It is extremely concerning that Rangers have chosen to make a number of very serious allegations against the SPFL, its corporate governance, its culture, its office-bearers and its business operations,” said MacLennan [Clyde SSB].
“In the often-heated atmosphere of Scottish football, rumour and misinformation can very quickly reach fever-point.
“However, allegations of a lack of even-handedness and fair play go to the very integrity of the league and I would expect Rangers Interim Chairman Douglas Park to present compelling evidence to back up his claims, or to withdraw them.
“I anticipate that the SPFL Board will convene early next week to discuss a wide variety of issues and I will be writing to Mr. Park asking him to urgently communicate any and all information he possess in order that the board an take whatever steps are necessary.”
SPFL clubs were voting on proposals to end the season which would see championships handed out and teams relegated.
Suspicions have been levelled at the SPFL after Dundee’s season-defining no vote was not recognised by the nation’s professional football body.
Dundee’s intention to vote no was confirmed by ICT chief executive Scot Gardiner, who revealed a timeline of messages confirming Dundee told clubs they were voting no [BBC Sportsound].
