Source: TheGuardian
Dundee U-turn inches Celtic closer to ninth Premiership title in a row
Dens Park club’s ‘yes’ vote brings down curtain on seasonDoor opens for reconfiguration of Scotland’s four leaguesCeltic remain on course to be declared Scotland’s champions for a ninth year in succession after Dundee confirmed a dramatic U-turn on their crucial vote to abandon the season. The Scottish Professional Football League has also, as expected, started a consultation process on an expanded top flight.The SPFL’s process of calling placings for the lower three tiers via a resolution descended into farce after it emerged Dundee rescinded their delayed ‘no’ vote last Friday. By Wednesday the Championship club had delivered a vote in favour – sufficient to pass the motion to trigger promotion, relegation and payment of prize money. Related: How Scottish football's voting farce led to open warfare breaking out Continue reading......read full article
