BBC Scotland To Screen Live Coverage Of The 2024 Scottish Masters Football Tournament In Aberdeen
Hotly anticipated 6-a-side tournament to be contested at Aberdeen’s P&J Live Aberdeen, Celtic, Dundee United & Rangers footballing legends to go head-to-head
Sportscene will provide live television coverage of the six-a-side football tournament which features legends of the game and has become a firm favourite with fans.
For the second season running, the broadcaster has secured live television rights for the Scottish Masters which this year is being hosted at Aberdeen’s P&J Live.
Scottish footballing legends from Aberdeen, Celtic, Dundee and Rangers, will compete in the action-packed competition on Thursday, 14 November.
The Aberdeen team will be captained by Russell Anderson, Dundee United by Willo Flood, Celtic by Stiliyan Petrov and Rangers by Barry Ferguson.
Sportscene will have live coverage from the event on the BBC Scotland channel from 7.15 – 10.00 pm. Emma Dodds will present, with Rob Maclean in the commentary box and Tyrone Smith reporting.
Scottish Masters Football was formed in 2000, and 15 arenas have hosted the tournament over the past 11 years, with more than 1,500 ex-professional footballers playing in the series since inception.
Among the players taking part are Russell Anderson, Eoin Jess, Joe Lewis, Derek Young, Jonny Hayes, Gavin Rae, Kevin McNaughton and Lee Miller for Aberdeen.
Rangers have Barry Ferguson, Jermain Defoe, Kris Boyd, Lee McCulloch, Graham Dorrans, Pedro Mendes, Roy Carrolland Dean Sheils.
For Celtic, there’s Stiliyan Petrov, Scott Brown, Charlie Mulgrew, Simon Donnelly, Gary Hooper, Darren O’Dea, Joe Ledley and Michael McGovern.
Dundee United’s squad features Willo Flood, Mark Wilson, Craig Conway, Gary Kenneth, John Rankin, Jon Daly, Danny Swanson and Paul Gallacher.
Tony Nellany, Channel Manager, BBC Scotland, said: “The Scottish Masters tournament has been established as a genuine crowd-pleaser over the years. We’re delighted we’ll again be bringing live action from this popular event and we’re sure our audiences will lap up all the skill, nostalgia, and entertainment on show at the tournament.”
Rob Wicks, Managing Director at P&J Live, said: “This is an event we have wanted to bring to the city for some time, so it’s wonderful to not only have it over the line, but also to have secured the BBC as our broadcast partner. Excitement is building for what is set to be an electrifying atmosphere as fans cheer on some of Scottish football’s biggest names. For those who cannot attend, the BBC’s coverage will provide the chance to watch event and allow us to showcase P&J Live to a new audience.”
Steve Black, Managing Director at Masters Football, said: “The Scottish Masters was relaunched in 2022 much due to public demand and this will be the third version in recent years. It will be a first in Aberdeen at P&J Live and the players and the fans are excited to welcome this battle of rivals. The action will be fast and furious, and every player will roll back the years and be looking to win this tournament. Looking forward to an evening of pure entertainment!”
The last remaining Scottish Masters tickets can be purchased here : https://www.pandjlive.com/events/scottish-masters-2024/
For more information on P&J Live visit: www.pandjlive.com
For full information on The Scottish Masters Football, contact the press office at [email protected].
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