Buckie Thistle Football Club would like to issue the following addition to last night's statement on the SPFL Pyramid Play-offs:
"The club is endeavouring to get to the bottom of the decision to remove us from this weekend's play-off semi final against East Kilbride FC."
"Club officials attended meetings and had discussions with both the SPFL and SFA on Tuesday and Wednesday this week, but no indication was given at any point that Saturday's fixture was in doubt."
"Below is an extract from the Decision Note issued by the SFA, which clearly states a decision on the Bronze Licence is deferred until the 15th of May. Buckie Thistle were awarded derogations on 3 of the items mentioned, and given until 15th May to resolve the Medical items."
"After further discussions with the SFA this morning, we are now looking into the possibility of taking this to Arbitration, as per Article 99 of the SFA handbook."
"Further updates will be provided in due course."

Decision:
In relation to each of the items listed in the Report, the following was decided –

Derogations:
5.7 Floodlights – Granted
6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.8, 6.9 Medical (various) – Deferred
8.5 Safety Officer – Granted
8.19 Diversity and Inclusion – Granted

Licensing Award
Section 5 – Ground Criteria – Bronze
Section 6 – First Team Football Criteria – Deferred
Section 7 – Youth Team Football Criteria – Entry
Section 8 – Legal, Admin, Finance and Codes of Practice Criteria – Bronze

The overall licensing award is deferred to the Licensing Committee meeting scheduled for 15 May 2024