The Political Economy of Football V2

Scottish fans are increased concerned about gambling adverts and sponsorships, according to a survey conducted by the Scottish Football Supporters' Association:  https://scottishfsa.org/gambling-survey-results/ 78 per cent thought that there was too much gambling sponsorship in Scottish football and fans were also critical of the steps taken by clubs to warn of the downside risks associated with betting.

Quite what is going to happen in Scottish football when it resumes is far from resolved.  As always, particular clubs are pursuing their own narrow interests. Former Inverness Caledonian Thistle manager Craig Brewster is surely right when he says that finances will dictate the format adopted:  https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/inverness-caledonian-thistle/2222282/brewster-says-finances-will-dictate-proposal-to-expand-premiership/ He reckons calls for a 14-team Premiership will only succeed if the proposal is financially viable for the league’s leading clubs.  Hearts are desperate to push through an expanded top-flight in order to avoid relegation to the Championship, while the proposal would also see Inverness promoted as second-tier runners-up. The Scottish Supporters' Network has commented: 'In the absence of Scottish football action, countless column inches and Zoom call minutes have been taken up with planning for an eventual return, and the leagu...