Steven Gerrard has been sharing his thoughts on Scottish football, as quoted by the Scotsman.
The 38-year-old has now been in the Ibrox hot seat for a year and therefore, has had ample time to assess the league.
His side recently secured second place, which represents tangible progress.
While he admits to being ‘blown away’ by the standard in some matches, he believes there’s plenty of room for improvement.
“There are a few things [I’d change] , but it’s a debate that’s open to everyone; not just me,” explained Gerrard, as quoted by
“Of course, try and fill stadiums more but that’s tough. There are a lot of reasons why they aren’t full. I wouldn’t have plastic pitches, but that’s no surprise to anyone.
I’d also be more cute and clever with the camera angles. Maybe if they’re putting certain games live on BT or Sky they should change the camera angles so you see a full stand rather than an empty one…I don’t understand it. You go live on BT or Sky Sports around the world and you have a camera on an empty stand. It’s ludicrous, I don’t get it.”
Verdict
Gerrard has made it abundantly clear since the beginning of the season, that he’s against plastic pitches in elite football [BBC Sport].
However, the issue of low attendances is one he has been less vocal on.
There’s no doubt games are a much less attractive watch when there are hundreds of empty seats. Many of the SPL’s smaller clubs aren’t going to magically double their support base and start filling their grounds, though.
Therefore, perhaps Gerrard’s suggestion has legs. It might cost a few quid to change camera positions in certain grounds across the league, but if it makes for a greatly improved spectacle, surely that’s something the governing bodies should promote and subsidise.
