Post by Taxigirl on Dec 17, 2003 9:43:28 GMT
Proposals from the Football League for a British Cup final have been welcomed by their Scottish counterparts.
It would involve a game between the League Cup winners either side of the border, with the winners receiving £450,000 and the runners-up £300,000.
Scottish Football League secretary Peter Donald said: "We regard it as a positive proposal which offers further incentive for teams to participate."
An inaugural event could be held this season, possibly at Hampden Park.
Donald insisted that it was as yet being viewed simply as "a concept" that had been discussed with his counterparts in England and the Scottish Premier League.
The Football League and the Premier League have written to English clubs outlining the proposal for their consideration.
A British Cup had previously been opposed by England's Premier League as clubs were unhappy that it would be a backdoor way of easing Celtic and Rangers into the English game.
Middle and lower-ranking clubs have viewed the prospect of the Old Firm playing in England's top-flight as a threat to their Premiership existence.
Such proposals have been substantially defeated and the concept appears to have been put in cold storage, allowing a thaw in relations between the countries' leagues.
A spokesman said: "The Football League is constantly seeking ways to enhance and add value to its competitions.
"But, until any plans have been fully considered and agreed by all the relevant parties, it would be inappropriate to comment."
Neither league was willing to reveal any timetable for consideration or implementation of the new competition.
It is being suggested that the Football League's contract with sponsors Coors Brewers, under the Carling brand name, insists on discussions about a cup competition involving teams from England and Scotland.