PETER Grant has backed plans to end the season early amid a frenzied war of words over the proposals. 

The SPFL and a number of member clubs, including Glasgow giants Rangers, locked horns last week as league bosses attempted to pass plans to finalise standings and distribute prize money. 

The parties exchanged a series of heated statements after football authorities failed to get the required number of votes by Friday's 5pm deadline to push through the emergency measures, which would see Alloa finish in eighth place. 

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And while Grant understands why some would come out against the proposals, he is sure they are the best way to end football's ceasefire. 

He told Advertiser Sport: "I understand the concerns and it would be fantastic if everyone could just come together and say this is what we need to do.

"We are being dictated by something that is unforeseen and circumstances none of us have ever experienced. 

Alloa and Hillfoots Advertiser: The contracts of Alloa's first team squad, including goalie Neil Parry, are due to end on May 31The contracts of Alloa's first team squad, including goalie Neil Parry, are due to end on May 31

"If you are top and are going to be crowned champions, you are going to be delighted. If you are bottom and going to be relegated, you will be disappointed. 

"We always look after our own players and our own clubs and we can't kid ourselves, that's fact. You are not going to vote against yourself not to be promoted.

"But for me personally, when I look and don't have a player in contract after the 31st of May, then I have my thoughts on how I can't play in June, July, or August." 

In a dramatic few days last week, it was claimed the Wasps' Championship rivals Dundee had withdrawn their no vote - which would bin the plans - shortly after submitting it on Friday with Rangers accusing the SPFL of 'bullying' clubs to pass the measures. 

Alloa and Hillfoots Advertiser: As the drama unfolded last week, Rangers called for the suspension of SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster As the drama unfolded last week, Rangers called for the suspension of SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster

And in the aftermath of Friday evening's debacle, Rangers later called for an independent investigation into the SPFL's handling of the scenario and claimed they had been presented with evidence of malpractice from league chiefs.

SPFL bosses disputed the claims and are understood to be holding crisis talks today. 

Alloa, along with the likes of Dundee United and Greenock Morton, voted in favour of the proposals which would secure their second-tier safety for another season. 

Grant said: "People forget that it's not just as simple as extending contracts or whatever. If a player gets injured during the extra months but he has already agreed to sign for another club, then who pays his insurance?

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"We have to let guys get on with it and make the decision for the good of the game. We know not everyone is going to be happy but we have admit it's the reality of where we are at. 

"People also say we should played behind closed doors. I played behind closed doors for Celtic against Atletico Madrid and we lost 2-1 after having a fantastic result in Madrid.

"There's no doubt it has a massive effect and we can't forget that's what we are there for. The game is nothing without supporters."