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KRIS BOYD says Murrayfield would be the perfect new home of Scottish football if the SFA decide to leave “dated” Hampden Park.
SRU bosses have submitted a bid to stage Scotland games in the capital if SFA chief Stewart Regan decides not to renew the Mount Florida lease which expires in 2020.
Hampden has been home to Scottish football for 114 years but the SFA’s 20-year rent deal is almost up and a decision is expected on their next move before the end of the year.
Ex-Scotland striker Boyd sampled Murrayfield when he netted Kilmarnock’s opener in their 2-1 win over Hearts on Sunday.
He loved the experience and reckons the SFA have a huge decision to make over where to take Scotland games as well as national cup semi-finals and finals.
The 34-year-old – capped 18 times for Scotland – said: “It would be wonderful to see the national team through here if that is the case going forward because it is an unbelievable stadium.
“Hampden has a lot of history but when you look at the big picture Hampden is starting to get a bit dated. You won’t get many better surfaces than Murrayfield.”
Murrayfield’s 67,000 capacity is 15,000 more than Hampden and although it was less than half full for Killie’s visit, Boyd knows it would be rocking if it was packed to capacity.
He said: “If the national team was playing it would be different. I’m led to believe it was a fantastic atmosphere when Rangers were through.
“It is the biggest stadium in Scotland. You want to attract fans and give them the best experience – and you get that at Murrayfield.
“Hampden is iconic but we have a fantastic facility in Edinburgh so they have a decision to make soon.” LAND... COME ON SCOTLAND... COME ON SCOTLAND... COME ON SCOTLAND... COME ON SCOTLAND... COME ON SCOTLAND... COME ON SCOTLAND... COME ON SCOTLAND... COME ON SCOTLAND... COME ON SCOTLAND... COME ON