Scottish players increasingly join Irish Premiership teams this season

The Irish Premiership has seen a notable increase in Scottish players, with 29 registered in total this season. Thirteen new arrivals came from Scottish clubs during the summer transfer window. Crusaders lead the trend with seven Scottish players, having focused recruitment on young talent in recent years. Coach Declan Caddell believes the inflated local player market has made Scottish players an attractive option due to their willingness to play for lower wages for a chance at higher competition. Several recent signings, including Kieran Offord and Musa Dibaga, have proven successful, contributing to both the team's performance and financial gains through player sales.

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