Celtic have "great sympathy" for clubs who will end up in a lower divisionCeltic have welcomed the rejection of an independent inquiry into the SPFL's vote to end the lower-league season. Twenty-seven clubs voted against an inquiry, with 13 backing Rangers, Hearts and Stranraer's call for an investigation, and two abstentions. Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic say they are satisfied there has been no evidence of wrongdoing by the SPFL board or executive. Welcoming the "decisive" vote by the clubs, Celtic said the crisis was not the fault of one individual or organisation. "We recognise the hugely damaging effects that measures to counter the pandemic are inflicting on football clubs of all sizes across Scotland, Europe and beyond.

Source: BBC May 12, 2020 15:16 UTC