City chief: Murrayfield is right for SFA

Edinburgh Council leader Adam McVey today gives his backing to Murrayfield’s bid to become the home of Scottish football from 2020 onwards. The Scottish FA’s current Hampden lease is due to expire and a decision on the future home of football is due to be taken by the end of the month. Mr McVey said: “We’re backing the BT Murrayfield bid because Scottish Rugby is thriving and has put together a comprehensive and compelling bid to maximise the opportunities that the stadium and the capital city provides. “As the largest stadium in Scotland, BT Murrayfield routinely hosts some of the country’s highest profile sporting and cultural events, from the Six Nations to sell-out concerts. The extra capacity in and around the ground could generate significant sums for the betterment of the Scottish game, on and off the field, creating a home for our national sports to win together. “The stadium is just a 20-minute journey from the airport or five minutes to Princes Street by tram, which connects ticket-holders to Edinburgh Waverley and Haymarket train stations and the main bus station. The stadium has never been easier to get to. “Here in Edinburgh, we are well used to providing a magnificent backdrop for international festivals and events, attracting millions of visitors every year. We boast years of shared expertise and experience in providing the warmest and safest welcome to our capital city”.