Hearts’ preferred method of ending the Scottish football shutdown is league reconstruction, if the coronavirus crisis means 2019-20 can't be completed.
The Jambos could be relegated if league authorities decide to end the season as is with final positions standing, which would condemn the capital club to life in the Championship as and when the game is able to get going again.
An expanded Scottish Premiership was landed on as Hearts ’ first choice solution after club officials and owner Ann Budge convened yesterday to discuss their options ahead of Tuesday's UEFA conference call with various league bodies across the continent.
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