East of Scotland clubs vote on proposal to end season based on games played

East of Scotland League football clubs are being asked to vote over the coming week on a proposal to bring the 2019-20 season to an end.
By Ralph Mellon
Published 17th Apr 2020, 10:50 BST
Updated 17th Apr 2020, 10:58 BST
East of Scotland clubs will decide on April 24 whether or not their season shold finish now, based on games played.East of Scotland clubs will decide on April 24 whether or not their season shold finish now, based on games played.
East of Scotland clubs will decide on April 24 whether or not their season shold finish now, based on games played.

Following a meeting yesterday (Thursday) of the East of Scotland board, a suggestion is being put to member clubs to follow the decision of leagues higher up the Scottish football pyramid, such as the SPFL and the Lowland League, to conclude the season on a points per game ruling.

The East of Scotland clubs – which include Peebles Rovers in Division One Conference ‘A’ and Hawick Royal Albert United, Coldstream and Tweedmouth Rangers in Division One Conference ‘B’ – have until noon on Friday, April 24 to register their vote by email.

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If the clubs agree to conclude the campaign in this way, Bo’ness United would be pronounced Premier League champions, with Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale declared winners of Conference ‘A’ and Tynecastle winners of Conference ‘B’.

A spokesman said there was no proposal for relegation, so that as few clubs as possible would be disadvantaged, but the two Conference winners would still make the step up.

If the recommendation is not accepted, there may be another opportunity for more talks at the end of the month.

An extraordinary general meeting of the East of Scotland clubs is planned for Thursday, April 30 to discuss new member applications.

Related topics:ScotlandLowland LeaguePremier League

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