Partick Thistle's Brian Graham fears kids are being priced out of football. The striker, who is currently leading the men's team on an interim basis alongside Mark Wilson and managing the women's side, believes the high cost of coaching programmes and pitch fees is affecting the next generation of Scottish football talent. Graham, 37, has pulled himself up by his bootstraps and forged a fine career in the game. He grew up in a rough area called Barmulloch in Glasgow, where football was his get-out. Graham started playing football in a team called Glasgow North, where he paid £10 a month to play. Nowadays, kids are having to pay £30 for a one-to-one session and £55 to £60 a month to play football. Graham thinks this is a big challenge, especially for kids from poorer backgrounds. He believes the prices of pitches are another bugbear. Graham is promoting the Chase football coaching programme, which provides coaching qualifications for those who cannot afford it. The programme aims to help kids from all backgrounds to play football, regardless of their financial situation. Graham's concerns are echoed by many in Scottish football, who believe that the high cost of coaching and pitch fees is pricing out talented kids. Partick Thistle's manager, Ian McCall, has also voiced his concerns over the issue. The club is working to provide affordable coaching and pitch fees for kids, but more needs to be done to address the problem. Graham's story is an inspiration to many, and his concerns over kids being priced out of football are a wake-up call for the Scottish football community. The future of Scottish football depends on providing opportunities for kids from all backgrounds to play the game. Partick Thistle is committed to helping kids develop their skills, regardless of their financial situation. The club's efforts, along with programmes like the Chase football coaching programme, can help to address the issue and provide a brighter future for Scottish football.