John Hartson encourages Rangers to concede Scottish Premiership title to Celtic

John Hartson called for Rangers to consider conceding the Premiership title to Celtic if the season is unable to resume.

With eight games remaining, the Hoops are 13 points clear of their Old Firm rivals at the top of the table having played a game more.

Scottish football is currently in shutdown due to the coronavirus crisis until at least April 30 but there is speculation that it could be many more months before the game can restart.

Rangers managing director Stewart Robertson stressed that he wants the season completed, which is the preference of Celtic, albeit chief executive Peter Lawwell insists the campaign cannot be declared null and void and that in the event that the matches cannot be completed, responsibility to find a “fair” solution lies with the Scottish football governing bodies.

However, noting that the Highland League brought their season to an early end this weekend and awarded the title to leaders Brora Rangers, who were 13 points clear of Inverurie Loco Works FC with six games remaining, Hartson called for Rangers to take the lead in a similar way with the top flight.

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