7 post-split fixture flaws from Celtic numbers game to must see double dunter TV shutout

Good things come to those who wait?

Er, it doesn't feel like that in the eyes of many tuned into the Scottish Premiership. The delay to find out the fixtures is over but the lifeblood of our game – those who attend and others who pay good money for TV subscriptions – now are again left feeling the top-flight post-split schedule chosen by SPFL, in correspondence with Sky Sports and the police, hasn’t shown off our game to its full potential.

The last five matchdays are jam-packed with storylines but only five of the final 30 games will be shown live. And the gripes aren't limited to TV selections – Celtic followers reckon there's a flaw over the lack of an opportunity to seal the deal in front of their home fans. Ditto supporters of Aberdeen and Hearts as well as those fans of clubs in the bottom six. Punters are never shy in sounding off but the worries are wide–ranging.

Record Sport runs the rule over potential flaws over the final weeks of the season and the issues raising blood pressure across the country.

That's how many punters are likely to see Celtic secure an 11th Premiership title in 12 seasons. It will be the number of away briefs given for the trip to Tynecastle on Sunday, May 7. And even if the wait goes on another week for Ange Postecoglou's champions-elect then there will be no away fans inside Ibrox to see them take on Rangers if the title is on the line or already secured. Parkhead punters would make the case they should be allowed at least one shot of sealing the deal in front of 60,000 supporters. That, however, wouldn’t come until the third round of games which is unlikely at best.

The SPFL decision-makers liaise closely with both broadcasters and Police Scotland before printing off the final post