Mark Scanlon: 'Only 50% of LOI grounds are comfortable to broadcast from'

Scanlon admits the current archaic situation, which has seen broadcasters for instance avoid Dundalk and Drogheda United’s home games, will take years to rectify.

STICKING POINT: Virgin Media Television head of news and sport Mick McCaffrey, right, and League of Ireland director Mark Scanlon, at Virgin Media Television Studios in Ballymount, Dublin. Pic: Seb Daly, Sportsfile

League of Ireland director Mark Scanlon admits half of national league grounds are not comfortable for live television broadcasts.

Interest in the domestic product has spiked through increased attendances and attention, reflected by Virgin Media’s commitment to screen 14 matches once the new season kicks off next month.