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Is a former England striker right about reasons for Scottish football's ills?

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Former England striker Ian Wright has weighed in on Scottish football's challenges. According to BBC Sport, Wright feels the roots run deep—from undervalued broadcasting contracts that significantly lag England's deals, to a wealth of untapped potential that never fully matures. It's less about the talent available than the economics surrounding it: diminished revenue means diminished investment in development, and Scottish football fans are bearing the cost.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c5yz9nnp2p1...

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