Is an outsider right about reasons for Scottish football's ills?
Summary
Ian Wright, a former England striker, said Scottish football faces major problems beyond common excuses like video games or expensive field rentals. He compared Scotland to Norway, noting Scotland has better attendance but smaller TV deals, and suggested Scottish football is undervalued and underfunded, affecting its international success.Key Facts
- Scotland is struggling to get past the group stage in major football tournaments.
- Ian Wright calls for a bolder plan to improve Scottish football.
- Norway and Scotland have similar populations and football histories but different outcomes recently.
- Norway’s national team is advancing further in the World Cup than Scotland.
- Scottish football clubs have much higher average attendances than Norwegian clubs.
- Scotland has a current broadcast TV deal worth £150 million from 2024 to 2029.
- Norwegian TV deals are reportedly worth more than £50 million per season and rising, which is higher than Scotland’s current contract.
- Wright believes Scottish football should get better financial support from broadcasting rights to help it improve.
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