Diadora UK in receivership

Scotland's national team kit manufacturer Diadora UK has been forced into receivership.

Already reeling from the failure of SPL broadcaster Setanta, the SFA learned Diadora had called it a day and axed all of their British employees. Their deal with Scotland had a year to run and the SFA are still due money for the final 12 months of the agreement which is tied in on the performance of shirt sales.

If Scotland reach the World Cup finals, shirt sales could soar and if Diadora can