Exclusive: Gavin Newlands met with media minister John Whittingdale to explore the possibility of placing Scotland matches under listed events legislation.
An SNP MP has slammed the Tories after a UK Government minister rejected free access to televised Scotland men's football games for fans.
This would mean the broadcast rights to these events would be offered to the main free-to-air terrestrial broadcasters. “Scotland supporters are being priced out of watching their national team whilst English and Welsh fans can watch their sides for free this weekend. I want to see a similar offer for Scotland fans, but it’s clear from my meeting with the Minister that the UK government does not share that desire.
“For years my SNP colleagues and I have fought to ensure fans can cheer on the Scotland team on their free view TV channels and we are simply met with a shake of the head from the UK government - it speaks volumes about their disinterest in the success of our team and the experience of our fans.
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