THERE are times when Murdo John Graham wishes he had the budget of team managers at the World Cup.
While their multi-million pound players strut their stuff in Qatar, his small Glasgow team struggles with the reality of laundry bills, £96 pitch fees, £50 for the referee, and £56 for a midweek training facility.
The cost of living crisis is hitting grassroots football across Scotland, yet it is arguable that these small teams provide far more value for money than any team in the World Cup.