#scottish-football

#scottish-football

The study by the Fraser of Allander Institute found that the professional men's and women's game, alongside the national teams, generated 820m during the 2023/24 season when fan spending was included. Without spectator-related expenditure, the sport's direct economic contribution stood at 545m, supporting the equivalent of 9,245 full-time jobs rising to14,315 with matchday spending added. Attendances at professional matches involving Scottish teams topped 6.8 million during the 2023/24 campaign.

I don't think anybody should be bothered where I sit, even if I sit on top of the roof of the stadium, it doesn't really matter, Pfannenstiel told BBC Scotland. Time is moving on and in other countries it is very normal. I don't think everything needs to be within the norm. If there is something new, Scottish football should not just think about how it was in the past. Why not look into new things?

Attention in the Premier League turns to the battle for survival, with all of the bottom three in action at 3pm (GMT). Wolves are still looking for their first win of the season and host West Ham, who are four points from safety. Burnley, six points adrift of 17th, visit a Brighton side who are without a win in six.

Capped twice by Scotland, Deans was a prolific goalscorer for both Motherwell and Celtic in the 1960s and 1970s, winning six major honours with the latter. He started his career with Neilston Juniors and was nicknamed after former Everton and England striker Dixie Dean for his scoring feats, which included 60 in one season. A move to Motherwell followed in 1965, where he continued to find the back of the net regularly - 89 times in 198 appearances - and won the Second Division title.

Image source, SNS Much-travelled Scottish former striker and manager Jimmy Bone has died at the age of 75. Bone began his career with Partick Thistle and went to play for Norwich City, Sheffield United, Celtic, St Mirren, Toronto Blizzard, Hong Kong Rangers and Heart of Midlothian, as well as two spells with Arbroath. He also earned two caps for Scotland, scoring in a 4-1 World Cup qualifying win away to Denmark in 1974.

SNS Morton manager Dougie Imrie has shared the news that his baby girl Remi, who was recently born premature, has died. Remi was delivered on 30 July, weighing 1lb 4oz, 14 weeks before her due date. In a post on social media, Imrie said that his daughter had "decided it was time to rest" on Tuesday and that he and partner Lauren would cherish the time they had spent with her.

Veteran striker Jamie Vardy has his heart set on a move to Celtic and a reunion with Brendan Rodgers as he targets playing on until he is 40.

Bournemouth have opened talks to sign Scotland winger Ben Doak from Liverpool, with the Reds demanding £25m for the 19-year-old, who is a target for several clubs.

Aberdeen, Celtic, and Partick Thistle have been disciplined by the Scottish Professional Football League for their fans' pyrotechnic displays at the end of last season.

Hibernian are in advanced talks to sign Scotland defender Grant Hanley, who was released by Birmingham City after a short-term deal expired.

Motherwell began their League Cup adventure with a penalty victory against Clyde and have secured eight points from their first three Group G matches, culminating in a gritty win against Stenhousemuir.

Kieran Tierney emphasized he has nothing to prove regarding his fitness, focusing instead on his commitment to working hard for Celtic after rejoining the club.

Ewan Henderson's addition marks Wycombe Wanderers' eighth summer signing. The 25-year-old Scotland youth international joined from Beerschot for an undisclosed fee.

Stuart Kettlewell emphasized the importance of understanding and learning the club's history, citing victories in the Scottish League Cup and the Scottish Cup, as crucial for the players.