'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.
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Notable Quotes
"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
Key People
Andy Halliday is a former midfielder for Rangers and Motherwell.
Craig Mulholland is the chief football officer of the Scottish Football Association.
Ian Maxwell is the chief executive of the Scottish FA.
Stephen Robinson is the manager of Aberdeen.
Head coach of Dundee FC.
Willie Miller is a former defender for Aberdeen and the Scotland national team.
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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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