Livingston say they are “deeply disappointed” over reports that police are probing their pre-match meal arrangements over a potential lockdown breach.
Reports claim police are looking into Livingston’s use of the Aberdeen branch of the Tony Macaroni restaurant, one of the club’s main sponsors, ahead of their win at Pittodrie on Tuesday night.
Livi insist they had written approval from the Scottish Football Association to use Tony Macaroni restaurants under a law that allows otherwise closed premises to be used for professional sport, and say they complied with social-distancing measures.
The club said: “We have been made aware of complaints that were made in relation to our pre-match meal at Tony Macaroni and a subsequent ‘investigation’ into these events.
“We are deeply disappointed about this ‘investigation’ and the way this alleged Covid-19 breach has been portrayed in the media, considering we had the authorities’ written approval to use Tony Macaroni restaurants for our pre-match meals.”
The statement added: “Today, we received an update from the SFA/JRG (Joint Response Group) stating that this will no longer be possible.
“This new guidance will prevent all clubs from using restaurants and hotels for pre-match meals, unless staying overnight, where they would class as residents.
“We are sure this new guidance will come as quite the shock to a number of football clubs who have been utilising hotels for pre-match meals.”
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