Lomas laments Rangers' shadow

Steve Lomas has said that the uncertainty over Rangers' situation is having a negative impact on St Johnstone's plans with players.

St Johnstone boss not pleased with current situation

St Johnstone manager Steve Lomas has said that the uncertainty over Rangers' situation is having a negative impact on his plans with his players. Despite the Blue Knights' bid on Friday, Rangers are not guaranteed that they will not leave administration, and the Scottish Premier League clubs will vote on financial fair play proposals on Monday as an aftermath of the Glasgow giants' plight. Lomas wants to extend the contracts of a number of his players but laments that he cannot do so because of the uncertainly of the potential new rules. "There's obviously a lot of unrest at the Glasgow Rangers situation," Lomas told STV. "It's a difficult time. "We are trying to get contract offers to players that we want but it is probably taking a bit longer than is ideal. "You would like to have the ones you would want for next season tied up already. "Unfortunately, with the current climate and the Rangers shadow hanging over everything it's probably why it has taken longer."