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SPFL reveal Scottish football's staggering £200million economic impact as Neil Doncaster sends message to Holyrood

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The SPFL has detailed the £200million boost Scottish football brings to the economy, amid fears 5,700 jobs are at risk. The sport has been completely shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, with no clear picture of when it will be safe to resume.

When games can be played again it's likely they'll be behind closed doors, but First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has warned even that may not be possible due to the risk of people gathering to watch the matches.

But new research from the University of Strathclyde's Fraser of Allander Institute shows the massive contribution professional football makes to the Scottish economy.Based on the 2017/18 season, the study shows after adjusting for spending not additional to the economy that the net

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