AS Cowdenbeath and the local Pyramid clubs await the SFA’s announcement on a possible re-start to football, the situation has been described as ‘the last chance saloon’.

The governing body of the game is expected to make a statement on Monday on whether or not the two month suspension in play for League 1 and 2 clubs and the Pyramid set-up will end.

However, Cowdenbeath secretary, David Allan, this week feels that for Leagues 1 and 2 ‘this is the last chance saloon’.

“It has to be remembered that if the green light comes on Monday the players of all the clubs will need to get two weeks training under their belts before games resume,” he said.

“That would mean that if we get going on the second Saturday of March, while it will see a run of three games a week to catch up on the matches outstanding, the league programmes could be completed.

“If there is no re-start before the end of March then completing the season will become increasingly difficult.”

Cowdenbeath have agreed to release teenage striker Cian Kavanagh, with immediate effect, so that he can return home to Ireland. That will also allow him to play in the League of Ireland, where a club wants to sign him, which of course operates with a summer season. David added: “Cian, like the rest of our squad, has been on furlough and unable to train or play, but with the definite opportunity to see action in March in Ireland, we felt it right to release him.

“We wish Cian all the very best for the future and thank him for his contribution at Central Park during this most unusual and difficult season.

“Cian’s position is an example of how the suspension has brought about questions of how clubs will be able to tackle a resumption in terms of being able to have enough players to cover the number of games to be played.

“Will the transfer window be extended to cover this situation? Will the loan system be adapted to allow clubs to boost their resources? These are all questions that need answered.”

Concluded David: “What Cowdenbeath, and clubs like us, need is certainty. If we get the green light to re-start, fine we know where we stand, but we can’t afford continuing uncertainty.”