BBC Scotland doubles its investment in Scottish football with new TV deal
BBC Scotland has confirmed a new four year TV contract with the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) in a deal reportedly worth over £10m.
The national broadcaster’s extended partnership with the SPFL is believed to be worth £2.7m per season- almost double the previous agreement- and will include Sportscene’s Sunday night coverage as well as internet clips and live radio commentary.
The increased investment in Scottish football comes as a result of pressure from SPFL chairman, Ralph Topping, who warned the BBC that the league would not accept the same deal given the amount of money the public broadcaster was Read full story ›
Source: The Drum
