Bank shuts its doors as SPL sponsor

The Scottish Premier League have begun the search for a new title sponsor after announcing their sponsorship with the Clydesdale Bank will finish at the end of the 2012-13 season.

The Clydesdale Bank has been the title sponsor of Scottish football’s top flight since 2007.

SPL chief executive Neil Doncaster said: “The SPL and Clydesdale Bank have enjoyed an extremely successful partnership and the relationship has gone from strength to strength over the years.

“I would like to thank the Clydesdale Bank for their support and commitment to Scottish football and look forward to working alongside the Clydesdale Bank to ensure the final 18 months of the partnership continue that great success.

“Work also now begins on seeking a new title sponsor for the foremost sporting competition in Scotland from season 2013/14.

“The Scottish Premier League has consistently demonstrated that it provides terrific value to its sponsors.

“I am sure that success will be important in the work we now undertake.”