The SPL split is causing even more controversy this year than last and Motherwell FC are contemplating legal action, according to sports broadcaster ESPN. The site states: “Motherwell … are ready to launch a legal appeal after they were handed a third away match to Celtic in the post split games. Fir Park chairman John Boyle is fuming as his club will end up playing 20 away matches and 18 home fixtures this season.”

Meanwhile, an official statement from the board on the club’s own website states merely that “All avenues of protest will be considered.”