Smith won't demand SPL extension

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Rangers could take part in a whopping 68 games in total if they go all the way in both the Scottish Cup and the UEFA Cup. Such a scenario has led to suggestions that the SPL campaign be extended beyond its scheduled May 18 finish, with dates yet to be confirmed for outstanding matches against Motherwell and St Mirren.

Celtic have already voiced their opposition to a league extension and Smith insists any decision would lie completely in the hands of the SPL without any input from Rangers' end, saying: "It's not a case of us requesting an extension to the season."

He continued: "It would be down to the league and what they do.

"But if I'm saying this is the first time I have been involved in something like this, then I'm sure it is a new thing for the league as well.

"They have got to take their time and make sure everybody is treated fairly.

"If they extend the season, they would have to do it for all the clubs, not just because Rangers have a lot of fixtures.

"I'm sure the league will look at that. I don't know what they will do but, so far, we are only talking about a situation that will occur if we get over two very difficult UEFA Cup ties."