Backing for switch to summer football

Coupar Angus manager Logan McConachie has said consideration should be given to switching to a summer season.

Although matches were able to go ahead last weekend, the recent cold snap meant games earlier in the month were forced into cold storage.

And Logan said: “I agree with most that the more 3G football pitches we have in the area, the better. The forever changing climate in Scotland means that no matter the weather, we would be able to get a game on.

“The cost of winter training facilities were a problem, but I do feel clubs are getting smarter and are using alternative methods.

“For example we’ve been playing futsal, which has been great on developing individual technique and is a good tool for teaching counter attacks. Other clubs hit gyms, swimming pools and even the odd dance studio.”

A similar set-up to how the Scottish women’s league currently operates would be a sensible option, McConachie says.

He added: “I want the season to be the same as the women’s league, with it starting in the middle of March and ending in October, plus a couple of weeks break in June.

“There would be less cancellations, reduced costs on training facilities and another big hitter, income generation.

“With midweek games being held on spring and summer nights, we would be more likely to pull crowds in to watch games.

“That’s instead of fans wanting to sit in and watch games on the TV because the weather outside is damp and dismal.

“We could all talk for days on this subject, but I think it’s only a matter of time before the big switch happens.”