THE head of Glasgow Airport has leant his voice to the increasing loud roar to save Hampden.

Derek Provan, Chief Executive of AGS Airports Limited, said to lose the home of Scottish football in Glasgow would be a "travesty".

He has written a stark letter to Peter Dallas, Hampden Park boss, detailing just how vital the sport stadium is for the city.

Mr Provan's words come as Scottish football's governing body prepares to make a decision on the future of Hampden.

He details his "wholehearted and impassioned support" for keeping Hampden as Scotland's football ground, rather than moving to Murrayfield in Edinburgh.

The letter reads: "It has always been the case that airlines fly to cities, not airports, and one of Glasgow’s biggest draws is its global sporting reputation.

"When we speak to airlines around the world they know Glasgow for its footballing heritage and for being the home of our national sport and its many teams.

"The city is synonymous with football and that excites them."

Mr Provan goes on to detail how Glasgow is recognised as one of the world's best sporting cities, named this year as one of the top five Ultimate Sports Cities.

He claims Scotland's National Stadium helped secure that accolade.

The airport boss goes on: "It is our firm view that Hampden must remain the home of Scottish football.

"To lose it would be a travesty, not just for the national sport but for the city’s hard-earned reputation as a global player on the sporting stage.

"We are all looking forward to welcoming many more international visitors to Glasgow in less than two years’ time when the world’s eyes will be on Hampden Park as it hosts four UEFA Euro 2020 matches.

"That privilege is a reminder of Hampden’s position as not only a national but a global footballing treasure, the very heartbeat of Scottish football and key to the city and wider region’s economy.

"Please consider Glasgow Airport one of the biggest supporters of Scotland’s National Stadium."

A decision on the future of Hampden was due to be taken on August 29 but the Scottish FA board could not reach a conclusion.

Members are now awaiting further information - and Glasgow waits to hear the future of Hampden.

The Scottish FA could not be reached for comment.