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Cove Rangers face registration ban after SPFL rule breaches
Cove Rangers consider options after SPFL registration embargo for rule breaches.
In brief
Cove Rangers consider options after SPFL registration embargo for rule breaches. Cove Rangers FC paid a player after admitting to failing contractual payments and incorrect reporting to SPFL, facing a season-long registration ban until May 2027. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Cove Rangers under SPFL registration ban
Cove Rangers FC are considering all available options after a season-long registration ban imposed by the SPFL for rule breaches.
SPFL cites contractual payment failure
The SPFL stated Cove Rangers admitted failing to make a historic contractual payment to a player when due and then failed to notify the SPFL of default.
Incorrect reporting to SPFL
The SPFL also found Cove Rangers provided incorrect information when certifying no overdue payables to current or former players as of 31 January 2026.
Registration embargo details
The registration embargo remains in place until 31 May 2027 with a £5,000 fine, £2,000 of which is suspended.
Cove Rangers paid player
Cove Rangers FC made full payment to the player involved after admitting to the contractual payment failure.
Club's reaction to sanctions
Cove Rangers FC acknowledged the SPFL's decision and are disappointed by the severity of sanctions, carefully reviewing the decision and considering all options.
The takeaway
Cove Rangers FC paid a player after admitting to failing contractual payments and incorrect reporting to SPFL, facing a season-long registration ban until May 2027.
