Council leader backs Murrayfield football bid

Edinburgh Council’s leader has backed plans to move international football matches to the city’s Murrayfield Stadium.

Adam Mcvey said the Scottish Football Association should embrace a new era for the sport in a possible move that would pump millions into the capital.

The Scottish FA’S existing Hampden lease is due to expire. A decision on the future home of Scottish football is due to be taken on Wednesday.

Scottish Rugby has claimed it could pour extra income of around £2 million a year into the Scottish FA’S coffers if Murrayfield succeeded in ousting Hampden.

Cllr 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.”