"The infrastructure required for the new expanded tournament makes it extremely difficult for us to even consider hosting. Quite apart from the stadia required, the pressure on transport, training camps and accommodation would be massive. We do want to host a major championship here in Scotland but, particularly in these tough economic times, we have to be realistic about the huge costs involved.” SFA chief executive Gordon Smith as part of an announcement that the Scotland-Wales bid to host the newly 24-team European Cup competition in 2016 has been withdrawn.