Been that long since I posted on here that I had to re register as have been reading this topic with bouts of laughter since February. Done so to say outstanding post Captain, that should be forwaded to all media outlets tomorrow, not that they will do anything with it mind you as it doesn't suit their agenda.
To also pick up further on what is above, below is a list of the countries where the SPL would have a higher average gates without the Ugly Sisters and the tournaments their national teams have qualified for since Scotland last did in 98.
Denmark - Euro 2000, WC 2002, Euro 2004, WC 2010, Euro 2012
Sweeden - Euro 2000, WC 2002, Euro 2004, WC 2006, Euro 2012
Greece - Euro 2004 (won it), Euro 2008, WC 2010, Euro 2012
Romania - Euro 2000,
Czech Republic - Euro 2000, Euro 2004, WC 2006, Euro 2008, Euro 2012
All but Romania have qualified regularly over the last 14 years. Whether or not it's relevant or not is open to debate but IMO certainley argues the point that are they really that beneficial for the good of the game.