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SFA considering Murrayfield move when Hampden Park lease expires

6 May 1998:  General view of the stadium during a Scottish training session at Murrayfield in Edinburgh, Scotland. \ Mandatory Credit: Stu  Forster/Allspor
Image: The Scottish FA are taking forward two options: moving to Murrayfield (pictured) or remaining at Hampden Park

The Scottish FA are considering moving to Murrayfield when their lease to use Hampden Park finishes in 2020.

Scotland's home internationals, as well as Scottish domestic cup finals, are currently held in Glasgow at Hampden, but the SFA have been assessing their options once the lease expires.

Murrayfield, which hosts Scotland's rugby Tests, is one of the two options the SFA are taking forward, as well as remaining at Hampden.

Scotland striker Leigh Griffiths
Image: The lease for the SFA to use Hampden Park, in Glasgow, expires in 2020

A SFA press release said: "The Scottish FA board met today to consider a comprehensive option review report examining the opportunities available beyond the term of the existing lease for the use of Hampden Park, which expires in 2020.

"Having considered all submissions and supporting documentation, the board has decided at this time to further develop two positive options: remaining at Hampden Park beyond 2020 and moving to BT Murrayfield.

"This decision was taken after considering the financial implications of all proposals submitted.

The future of international football at Hampden Park is unclear
Image: Hampden Park is home to Scottish League One side Queen's Park

"Given the complexities of the discussion - as well as the social, economic and emotional impact of any final decision - the board was unanimous that more work requires to be undertaken to bring further clarity and certainty to any final decision.

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"The next phase of the process will begin immediately with a view to final proposals being considered in the summer."

The SFA also considered moving to Celtic Park or Ibrox, and also acknowledged a request from Glasgow City Council to review the timescales of any decision.

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