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Image source, SNS Hamilton Academical have received a six-point deduction for failing to pay players' wages on time, their third points penalty this season. In December, the League One club were docked nine points for their failure to successfully acquire a bronze-level Scottish FA club licence by 31 March. That came after losing six points in October for paying trialists and fielding amateur players while under a transfer embargo.

Hamilton Academical players are considering refusing to play Saturday's Scottish League 1 match against East Fife if they are not paid on time. The embattled club have informed the Scottish Professional Football League they are unlikely to be able to pay their players' monthly salaries before the new year. A spokesperson for PFA Scotland told BBC Scotland: "We are aware of what is happening at Hamilton and have advised the players of their rights."

Troubled Hamilton Academical have been left without a director, while a Scottish FA ruling also bans the League One club's owner from the day-to-day running of affairs. The governing body state that neither Seref Zengin nor Gerry Strain are "fit and proper to hold a position" in the game. Owner Zengin resigned as a director last month, while chairman Jock Brown recently stood down, which had left Strain as the sole director.

Clyde have announced they will continue to play home matches in Hamilton for the foreseeable future, alleviating fears over their tenancy at New Douglas Park.