Support for B teams bid

The head of Rangers’ youth academy has backed plans to introduce B teams into the Scottish league set-up.

Ibrox academy boss Craig Mulholland believes allowing the likes of Rangers and Celtic to field second-string line-ups in the lower divisions could help their young prospects.

Scottish Professional Football League chiefs circulated a proposal to clubs which would see colt sides entering the Highland and Lowland Leagues with the chance to work up to Ladbrokes League One.

Hampden chiefs were open to the possibility of the Old Firm reserve sides kicking off in senior action as soon as the upcoming new season, but the plans have been met with resistance from lower-league clubs.