Hayley Valentine expressed strong interest in broadcasting Scotland men's football matches, stating, "I know how important sport is to Scottish audiences. I'm a big football fan, these moments are huge for us..." She emphasized the value of sports to the audience, indicating the desire to increase sports coverage but also noted the financial constraints that impact decision-making.
Ms. Valentine pointed out, "These things are not cheap and we have to think about value for money in all of our decision-making." She explained that finding funds to finance any new sports programming would require cutting other budget areas, highlighting the complex financial landscape of the BBC.
Amid discussions about live streaming the men's internationals, she stated, "In order to pay for one thing, there is no extra money, so what are we not doing to fund something else?" This illustrates the challenging nature of budget allocation in media.
Discussing the ongoing negotiations for the rights to the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Ms. Valentine remarked, "the financial position was not easy to manage and there were some difficult choices to make," which underscores the tough decisions that need to be taken regarding sports rights in the context of overall budget constraints.
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