Aaron Hickey was the Man of the Match in the 2019 Scottish Cup Final, despite finishing on the losing side.
Anyone watching knew a star had emerged, a player who could light up any pitch with his skills.
The player, advised by his dad, wouldn’t sign a new contract with Hearts.
Hearts were forced to sell him to an Italian club, with a net price of only about £1 million.
Now, just a few matches later as far as the player is concerned, Celtic are apparently willing to pay £3.5 million to bring Hickey back to Scotland.
Such transfer moves are one way in which the life is being squeezed out of the Scottish game, with the Also Rans kept subjugated by an inability to get fair value for the talent they foster.
Celtic and Rangers need to start paying the price for continuing to swim in the small pond they inhabit.
£20 million a year each is the price.
Scottish Football Matters will be DEMANDING the Scottish Government acts to end the Old Firm duopoly and force the SPFL to introduce the radical changes needed to revitalise Scottish football.
NOW. In 2021.
Time for Change.
Scottish Football Matters 