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Bidding has closed but the results are not yet in.

The biggest TV deal in Scottish football history is set to be negotiated with BT Sport and Sky Sports going head-to-head.

The SPFL invited bidders to present their case before the end of October in the fight to cover the Premiership and beyond.

The broadcasting giants currently pay around £20million-a-year to share 60 SPFL matches but now they want to do things separately.

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A deal of around £40m could be on the table, with competition from new boys Eleven Sports giving bosses hope of ramping up the price as high as possible.

Scottish football's current record deal stands at the £31m package agreed with doomed Setanta a decade ago.

BT have received plaudits for their coverage of live games as well as feature show Scottish Football Extra. Expert pundits Chris Sutton, Ally McCoist and assured presenter Darrell Currie have all earned rave reviews.

Despite their excellent coverage, BT have only had rights to one Celtic vs Rangers game during their backing of Scottish football.

The broadcaster has exclusive rights to the Betfred Cup but the old rivals have only met once in that competition over the past three seasons.

But what BT specialise in is showcasing all teams with respect and provide a level of insight which our top-flight deserves. They also frequently broadcast games teams outwith the "big two" – for example they are showing Aberdeen’s clash with Hibs on Friday night.

Sky have often been derided for a perceived lack of interest in the Scottish game but the broadcasting giant will be keen to hold on one of their most recognisable products despite widespread criticism.

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Huge games have been given minimal build-up and a string of gaffes, including mixing up Dundee and Dundee United on more than one occasion, have done little to convince fans otherwise.

The TV ratings prove Scottish football is worth fighting for. The most recent Old Firm match pulled in a whopping 522,000 viewers as Brendan Rodgers' side won the first duel of the season.

Hearts, Hibs and Aberdeen are in good shape and the marquee match-ups are can't miss entertainment - whoever lands the rights.

But who would you rather got the rights to cover our game? Have your say below.