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'Critically important' summit called on future of Scottish football

'Critically important' summit called on future of Scottish football

The Scottish Football Association is to hold a "critically important" summit around the future of the national game.

August 8, 2026 at 01:29 PM Original source
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"We've qualified for three major tournaments. The fans seem to be buying in to the league set-up."

— Willie Miller , Athlete

"Young players playing games in a competitive, man's environment from an early age is critical."

— Steven Pressley , Athlete

"The league needs to be bigger. There's something in every game in England with 24 teams."

— Stephen Robinson , Athlete

"There has to be a clearer pathway between youth football and first-team football."

— Andy Halliday , Athlete

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The Scottish Football Association is to hold a "critically important" summit around the future of the national game.

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