CELTIC Park and Ibrox have been ruled out as venues for Scotland's national team and cup finals.

The SFA board decided their options are either to stay at Hampden or move to BT Murrayfield when the current lease of the Mount Florida ground is up in 2020.

Celtic and Rangers made a joint bid to the SFA showcasing their stadiums for use in international matches as well as cup semi-finals and finals.

Glasgow City Council's bid to get the SFA to consider a third option of an extension to the lease to allow more detailed plans to be devised has not been taken up.

The board says final proposals for remaining at Hampden or moving to Murrayfield will be considered in the summer.

Business leaders and sporting personalities have backed the Evening Times Save the Hampden Roar campaign launched when the SFA said it was considering ditching Hampden as the National Stadium.

Internationals and cup finals held at Hampden generates huge revenue for Glasgow and adds to the city's reputation as a top sporting city, helping to bring international events to other venues around the city.

A statement from the game’s governing body said: "The Scottish FA Board met today to consider a comprehensive Options Review report examining the opportunities available beyond the term of the existing lease for the use of Hampden Park, which expires in 2020.

"As well as submissions from those venues involved in the process – Queen’s Park, Scottish Rugby, Celtic and Rangers – the board also received supplementary information drawn from a spectrum of other key stakeholders, including the Scottish FA membership."

It said each proposal "was discussed in detail" and the request from the city council to review the timescales of any decision was also acknowledged.

The statement continued: "Having considered all submissions and supporting documentation, the board has decided at this time to further develop two positive options: remaining at Hampden Park beyond 2020 and moving to BT Murrayfield.

"This decision was taken after considering the financial implications of all proposals submitted.

"Given the complexity of the discussion - as well as the social, economic and emotional impact of any final decision - the Board was unanimous that more work requires to be undertaken to bring further clarity and certainty to any final decision.

"The next phase of the process will begin immediately with a view to final proposals being considered in the summer."