Commercial
MARK CUNNINGHAM APPOINTED HEAD OF COMMERCIAL
8th May 2024
The Scottish Executive is to be asked to investigate the potential economic impact of the Old Firm's decision to veto the SPL-TV proposal.
Ten SPL Clubs voted to back the plan they believed would help underpin the short, medium and long-term future of the game - only for the two Old Firm Clubs to vote against and deny the proposal the 11-1 majority required under SPL rules.
Yesterday, the Ten clubs revealed that a significant number of jobs would be under threat. The Clubs employ almost 1000 people full-time directly, and many hundreds more indirectly and through part-time work.
The Clubs also made plain their belief that the Old Firm should clearly indicate their level of commitment to Scottish football, and any timescale they may foresee for a move to any other football environment.
Alex Johnstone, MSP for North East Scotland, has already tabled two written questions to the Scottish Executive. These are:
Ten SPL Clubs voted to back the plan they believed would help underpin the short, medium and long-term future of the game - only for the two Old Firm Clubs to vote against and deny the proposal the 11-1 majority required under SPL rules.
Yesterday, the Ten clubs revealed that a significant number of jobs would be under threat. The Clubs employ almost 1000 people full-time directly, and many hundreds more indirectly and through part-time work.
The Clubs also made plain their belief that the Old Firm should clearly indicate their level of commitment to Scottish football, and any timescale they may foresee for a move to any other football environment.
Alex Johnstone, MSP for North East Scotland, has already tabled two written questions to the Scottish Executive. These are:
