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Neil Doncaster speaks as SPFL launches new online streaming service

The SPFL has launched a new streaming service, SPFL Player, to broadcast live matches.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 11

Neil Doncaster speaks as Danny Rohl complaint prompts key SPFL rule change

The Scottish Professional Football League has announced that 15-year-olds can play in senior matches across all competitions.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 30

MSPs' intransigence putting boys in pro-youth set-up at risk of economic exploitation

MSPs' failure to take the SFA and SPFL to task over multi-year registrations has left kids in pro-youth set-up open to "economic…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 27, 2025

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Youth campaigners claim victory over SFA and SPFL 'cartel' - but vow to fight on

Youth football campaigners have claimed a victory in their long-running dispute with the SFA and SPFL "cartel" - and vowed to continue…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 24, 2025

Why have SFA and SPFL chiefs Ian Maxwell and Neil Doncaster been called to Holyrood

Why will MSPs question SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell and his SPFL counterpart Neil Doncaster through at Holyrood tomorrow?

The National (Scotland) · Sep 22, 2025

SPFL unveils The KDM Evolution Trophy as new-look details emerge

SPFL unveils The KDM Evolution Trophy as format & prize money is revealed.

The National (Scotland) · May 7, 2025

The Premiership is (almost) perfect but the lower leagues need ripped up and revamped

Long overdue plans to change Scotland's lower leagues could help the country to produce more homegrown footballers and raise standards.

The National (Scotland) · May 3, 2025

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Fans and clubs will throw SPFL's absurd 10-team top-flight pitch in the bin

The news that the SPFL are even discussing the return of a 10-team top-flight shows how out of touch they are, here is why it will likely never…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 2, 2025

Neil Doncaster re-elected to Board of European Leagues

SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster has been re-elected to the Board of European Leagues for another four years.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 6, 2025

Why Celtic's huge Dinamo Zagreb tie will show SPFL how to tackle pyro-wielding ultras

Why Celtic's huge Champions League game against Dinamo Zagreb in Croatia tomorrow will show SPFL how to deal with pyro-wielding ultras.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 9, 2024

Neil Doncaster breaks silence on Rangers Ibrox issue as fixtures announced

Neil Doncaster has opened up on the 'unfortunate' Rangers stadium situation after the Scottish Premiership fixture list was confirmed.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 27, 2024

Three key areas Scottish football must focus on, and possible Motherwell return

Grant Russell identifies the opportunities Scottish football can exploit for growth, talks Neil Doncaster, the TV deal, and addresses rumours…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 6, 2024

Rangers edge Aberdeen in League Cup final for Philippe Clement’s first trophy

James Tavernier scored the only goal of the game as Rangers beat Aberdeen 1-0 in the League Cup final at Hampden Park

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2023

Neil Doncaster elected to Board of European Leagues

SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster has been elected to the Board of European Leagues.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 27, 2023

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The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2023

cinch pulls out of five-year SPFL title sponsorship early as Neil Doncaster reacts

The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) has announced that cinch has exercised its right to conclude its title sponsorship deal at the end…

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2023

The time to judge Michael Beale at Rangers is now with Celtic in control

There is no reason to suspect Brendan Rodgers will fall short at Celtic, so Rangers have to keep pace with rebuilt side

The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2023

Independent review of SPFL governance won't oust Neil Doncaster - or placate Rangers

THE outcry over the downright bizarre and really rather murky SPFL vote on the early curtailment of the 2019/20 season three years ago prompted the…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2023

Is cinch debacle and Rangers victory Neil Doncaster's 'Jorge Cadete' moment?

A long-running war between one of the country’s top clubs and one of the game’s governing bodies. A dispute lasting years...

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The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2023

Rangers win apology and compensation from SPFL as cinch dispute finally resolved

THE long-running dispute between the SPFL, Rangers and Park’s Motor Group over the league’s title sponsorship has finally been resolved...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 1, 2023

Can 'The Teflon Don' survive if the courts force the SPFL to apologise to Rangers?

THE Scottish football season may have ended weeks ago, but there has been no let up in hostilities. The warring factions in the game in this country…

Daily Record · Jun 27, 2023

Neil Doncaster has 'lucrative' SPFL notice period as notions Rangers legal action could threaten position 'tempered'

The league chief will not exit the Scottish game on the cheap as its cost is revealed.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 27, 2023

Neil Doncaster SPFL 'dismissal cost' laid bare amid lengthy notice period

The latest figures show that Doncaster, on a lucrative contract at the SPFL, raked in £392,000 in 2022, including bonuses.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 26, 2023

Rangers set to take SPFL to court with Scottish FA blessing over cinch dispute

RANGERS have been granted unprecedented permission by the Scottish FA to take the SPFL to court as they seek an apology and legal costs...

Daily Record · Jun 12, 2023

Brendan Rodgers' Celtic bull won't be bought as hardline Hotliner makes stay away Parkhead pledge

The Playoff system and Neil Doncaster come under fire while punters preferred West Ham win to Champions League chore.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2023

Scottish football minnows set to bloody noses of Old Firm over fifth tier

The expected defeat of Conference League plan will be heralded as win for the bottom of pyramid but greater focus should be on promotion of Scottish youth

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