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Article: Mackay draws parallel from both sides of track
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- The Scotsman
- Article date:
- October 30, 2009
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Former Murrayfield chief says there is one solution to the SRU's
problems and the tram project he heads - private investment
THE EDINBURGH trams will pass close by Murrayfield Stadium when
they finally appear on the streets of the capital city, and
ironically the man driving the new transport network, David Mackay,
is the individual who attempted to transform the Scottish Rugby
Union and paid the price for moving too swiftly by being forced out
of office.
That was 2005, the year Scottish rugby imploded. Mackay, a
successful businessman, retained his reputation and even in rugby
precious few believed that the decision to get rid of him was right
for the sport, hence why most of the men ...