JIM SPENCE: Inter-boardroom bitterness threatens to poison Scottish football’s well

Scottish football finds itself in turmoil, with an increasingly vile atmosphere threatening to embitter the game into the future.

The threat of legal action from Hearts and Partick Thistle, who are seeking compensation for their relegation, has now been countered by Dundee United, Raith Rovers and Cove Rangers.

The trio last night issued a joint statement defending their positions as promoted clubs, which are now under threat due to the actions of the Edinburgh and Glasgow outfits.