SWPL player drain a problem or positive?
Players flocking to ply their trade in England can still be a positive for women's football in Scotland, insists SWPL managing director Fiona McIntyre.
Scottish Women's Premier League (SWPL) managing director Fiona McIntyre insists that the influx of players from the SWPL to English leagues is a positive development for Scottish women's football. This summer, Ipswich Town alone signed six SWPL players, contributing to a trend of players moving south. McIntyre cites the superior resources in English leagues as the reason for these transfers, but hopes that Scottish clubs will start receiving larger fees for developing players.
While Scottish clubs don't want to lose talent, they accept that the best players will seek opportunities in a highly resourced league. McIntyre acknowledges that financial rewards for these transfers are still in the works, but believes that player departures will create openings for young Scottish players to gain valuable experience.
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