Transfer action in Scotland

Believe it or not, there is still transfer action north of the border as this interesting analysis shows.  Indeed, as crowds fall and television income lags way behind what is available in England, it becomes a financial necessity for Scottish clubs, plus football south of the border is a big lure for players.

Believe it or not, there is still transfer action north of the border as this interesting analysis shows.  Indeed, as crowds fall and television income lags way behind what is available in England, it becomes a financial necessity for Scottish clubs, plus football south of the border is a big lure for players.


Over a five year period almost all Scottish Premier League clubs have made a  modest profit on their transfer dealings.   As one would expect, Celtic and Rangers are the big spenders, but Hibernian have done best playing the transfer market with receipts of over £16m for an outlay of £1.5m.  This reflects their policy of buying youth players and developing them. 


Kilmarnock and Motherwell also sold well, each recording profits on transfers of over £2.5m.