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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
Sport
Aidan Smith

SPFL 'God Save The King' update after Premier League Coronation announcement

The SPFL will not follow the Premier League's lead in asking clubs to play 'God Save The King' at matches this weekend to mark the Coronation weekend.

Instead, Herald and Times Sport understands that the decision will be left to Scottish teams individually to decide whether they will honour the occasion.

The decision comes after the SFA and SPFL offered clubs multiple options to pay respect to The Queen following her death back in September.

Matches across the country were controversially cancelled before clubs were urged to honour the death when play resumed.

Playing the national anthem before kick-off was suggested or a more traditional minute's silence was also advised.

Rangers were the only club in Scotland to play the anthem, with others opting for the moment of relection.

Last week it was reported that the Premier League in England had contacted clubs to "strongly suggest" that they play the national anthem prior to matches this weekend.

It is also understood that clubs will be sent an official portrait of The King, The Queen Consort and the Coronation logo to be displayed on big screens in stadiums while the anthem is sounded.

A suggested PA system announcement has also been sent and an article in the matchday programme to note the Coronation has also been proposed.

Fears have been raised over the anthem being played during Liverpool's match against Brentford at the weekend, with sections of the Anfield support having booed the anthem in the past.

Asked if he had an opinion on the subject, Jurgen Klopp said yesterday: "No, that’s a club decision. I am the German guy in the club, so what should I say about that?

"That would be really great. If my opinion would count even, it’s nothing to do with me."

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