Coors keen on British Cup

Coors Brewers have emerged as the driving force behind negotiations to set up a British Cup.

Plans have been drawn up for the winners of the English and Scottish League Cups to play each other every season, starting this May.

Coors sponsored the English League Cup under the Worthington brand before switching to Carling, which is the name currently emblazoned on both Old Firm jerseys.

They are keen to establish the latter brand in Scotland, where rivals Tennent’s sponsor the Scottish Cup.

Coors spokesman Stuart Cain said: “Through Carling’s involvement with the Old Firm and English football, we know there is a massive buzz around games involving English and Scottish clubs.

“Just look at Rangers v Manchester Utd and last season’s Celtic v Liverpool and Blackburn Rovers.

“If our plan is successful and we can work with footballing authorities and the clubs to create a framework they accept, this could become the cup final of cup finals.”