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Euro owner brands infrastructure at smaller Scottish clubs as ‘disastrous’

A leading owner in Czechia has told why he swerved investment in Scots clubs

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 8:56 AM
Euro owner brands infrastructure at smaller Scottish clubs as ‘disastrous’
Key Things to Know
  • Slovan Liberec owner Ondrej Kania labeled the infrastructure at smaller Scottish clubs as disastrous.
  • Kania considered purchasing a club in the Scottish Premiership or Championship before deciding against it.
  • He stated upgrading stadiums and training facilities would cost almost as much as buying top Czech clubs.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Slovan Liberec owner Ondrej Kania has described the infrastructure at smaller Scottish clubs as disastrous after considering a potential takeover. Speaking on the Fotbal Netradičně podcast, the Czech businessman revealed he looked into purchasing teams in the lower half of the Scottish Premiership or the Scottish Championship before deciding against an investment.

Kania explained that despite the attractive purchase prices, renovating stadiums and building training facilities would require a fortune. He calculated that the total expenses would rival the acquisition costs of top Czech sides like Slavia Prague or Sparta Prague, making an investment in a smaller Scottish club financially impractical.

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