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ANNUAL REVIEW

2017

CONTENTS President’s welcome...... 4 Chief Executive’s Review...... 6

Section One – Performance Performance Review...... 10 ...... 12 Euro 2020...... 14 Men’s A...... 16 Women’s A...... 18 National Youth Teams...... 20 Futsal...... 22 Disability Football...... 23 Referee Operations...... 24 Coach Education...... 26 Scottish Cups...... 28

Section Two – Strong Quality Growth Grassroots Review...... 32 Player Pathway...... 34 McDonald’s Grassroots Awards 2016...... 36

Section Three – Improving Football’s Finances Financial Report...... 40 Commercial Review...... 42 Commercial Report Digital...... 44 Supporters Club...... 46 Business Club...... 48 Ltd...... 50 Scottish Football Museum...... 52 Hampden Sports Clinic...... 53

Section Four – Leading the Game Convention...... 56 Equality and Diversity...... 58 Compliance Review...... 60 Children’s Wellbeing and Protection...... 62 Boards, Congress and Attendance Register...... 63

SCOTTISH FA ANNUAL REVIEW 3 PRESIDENT’S WELCOME

The Scottish FA’s commitment to success, equality and diversity was underlined by a series of significant achievements both on and off the field in 2016.

Having followed the fortunes of the She has created a legacy that has Women’s National team as head enabled clubs to thrive, players to of delegation for many years, and prosper at home and abroad, and watched them come agonisingly give the growing number of women’s close in previous campaigns, I am football supporters – and the nation immensely proud of as a whole – a major tournament to and the Women’s National Team look forward to. for their historic qualification for this summer’s UEFA Women’s Euro finals. Make no mistake, this was a phenomenal achievement by a A formidable achievement was group of players who have grown made all the more profound after together into an exceptionally Anna announced this would be her talented squad. farewell after 12 years at the helm, embarking on a new career as I am pleased that this success national coach to be closer has been facilitated by increased to her family in her native Sweden. investment by the Scottish FA, as well as a growing investment It is the culmination of more than from commercial partners and a decade’s hard work by Anna sponsors, all of whom recognise in raising the standards of the the importance of supporting the women’s game in Scotland. I have development of the women’s game. watched with admiration as she has improved the quality of the national The success of the women’s team year-on-year, while at the team has helped offset the same time devoting herself to the disappointment of the men’s improvement of the infrastructure absence from the UEFA Euro 2016 and opportunities for girls and finals last summer. I firmly believe women in the national sport. their appearance in Netherlands

4 PRESIDENT’S WELCOME this summer will be a springboard for creating history with their first for increased attendances and “Off the field, the major honour, beating Hibernian participation in the women’s game to lift the Betfred Cup; and, of at all levels across Scotland. commitment to equal course, to Hibernian for ending a opportunity has been 114-year wait to lift the William Hill Thanks to a unique agreement similarly successful. . between SSE Hydro – who have become an official partner of the In 2016, we approved Congratulations, also, to women’s national team as well as the establishment of City for winning their 10th SWPL title in sponsors of the Scottish Women’s a new Equality and a row and Hibernian for winning the Cup – sportscotland and Scottish SWPL Cup and SSE Scottish Women’s Football Partnership, all of the Diversity Advisory Cup. Both deserve immense credit players in full-time employment Board (EDAB), for continuing to raise the bar and or education have been able designed to enhance making history by both representing to focus solely on their training Scotland in the Champions League. programme to ensure no distractions inclusivity and ensure and optimum preparation for their Scottish football City and Cove Rangers historic appearance. moves towards a fought out an excellent Pyramid play-off and the Lowland League I would like to thank every one of better representation victors have acclimatised well in those players’ employers for seeing of Scotland.” the senior ranks in SPFL League Two. the value in such support, to the nation and to their respective Alan McRae businesses, and I am sure they will President be proud of their achievements.

Off the field, the commitment to equal opportunity has been similarly At the initial meeting EDAB members successful. In 2016, we approved were presented with an introduction the establishment of a new Equality to the Scottish FA structure, an and Diversity Advisory Board (EDAB), overview of equality initiatives designed to enhance inclusivity already undertaken and a review and ensure Scottish football moves of the new grassroots Disability towards a better representation Strategy due to be launched later of Scotland. this year. Among the members are Grant Jarvie, Professor and Director, As a core component of our Academy of Sport at Edinburgh strategic plan Scotland United: 2020 University and Helen Webster, Chief Vision, the Scottish FA has made Executive of Life. a commitment to progressing and embedding equality within Scottish Hala Ousta’s appointment as our football at all levels, of which the first Diversity and Inclusion Manager EDAB is a fundamental initiative. last year has been a real catalyst in meeting our objectives of being The newly-formed EDAB will meet a more progressive, representative quarterly and aims to serve as and inclusive national governing a senior supporting group to body. Hala has already been invited provide guidance and ensure that to speak at the #FIFA4Equality the Scottish FA’s commitment to Conference at FIFA’s headquarters, inclusion, equality and diversity is where she discussed the Scottish embedded throughout the Scottish FA’s approach towards embedding FA´s structures, plans and activities. equality and diversity throughout the organisation. Chaired by a Main Board Director of the Scottish FA, the EDAB consists I would like to commend all of of Helen Webster, Grant Jarvie, Scottish football’s success stories Mohammed Ishaq, David McPhee in 2016: Celtic on winning the SPFL Ebru Koksal, David Cameron, as well Premiership and, under Brendan as the Scottish FA’s Chief Executive, Rodgers, returning to the ultimate Head of Human Resources, and club platform in the UEFA Champions Diversity and Inclusion Manager. League group stages; Ross County

SCOTTISH FA ANNUAL REVIEW 5 CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REVIEW

The Scottish FA continues its commitment to growing the game at all levels and that has been no more apparent in 2016 than with the work undertaken on bringing Project Brave to life.

The recruitment of • Increasing the number of full-time as Performance Director has coaches to give more focus at been instrumental in helping gain each age group momentum for a refresh of our • Improving the infrastructure strategy, focusing on the critical of the academies in terms of stage of elite player development, sports science, medicine and namely the age range from 17-21 performance analysis and by reviewing the pathway currently offered as part of Club Project Brave is about improving the Academy Scotland including the standards of future internationalists elite youth games programme. who, in turn, will help create a more vibrant and competitive league Malky’s drive and determination have competition with more emerging helped the working group deliver young Scottish players. a series of recommendations and improvements to the current CAS The performance strategy is now structure. While I understand the firmly embedded within the game challenges in committing resource, and it was a source of great pride to both financially and in personnel see the first graduation ceremony for terms, to deliver the criteria that have our Regional Performance Schools been born out of the working group take place at the 2016 William recommendations, I believe everyone Hill Scottish Cup final. Already we agrees with the principles of: have seen some of our brightest young talents flourish, with Kieran • Reducing the number of players Freeman recently signing his first in the academy system to professional contract with the English increase game time side, Southampton, • Reducing the number of having excelled at the St John’s centrally-funded academies in Performance School in Dundee. the set-up to promote a Best v Best philosophy

6 CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REVIEW Dean Campbell, a pupil at sustained push for a play-off spot in a significant review in line with the Halzehead Academy, has made the second half of the campaign. UK Corporate Governance Code to his debut for Aberdeen at just 16 A home 1-0 win against Slovenia facilitate effective, entrepreneurial while his former school mate, Seb has given everyone encouragement and prudent management that Ross, has been elevated to the that this might just be possible. can deliver the long-term success first-team squad. of the Scottish FA. This review has The success of our Women’s National covered a series of focus areas Jack Paterson, who graduated from Team will be covered extensively including leadership, effectiveness, Grange High School in Ayrshire, has by our President in his welcome accountability, remuneration and featured in ’s first-team but I would like to offer my hearty relations with stakeholders. The squad this season, while the likes congratulations to Anna Signeul and Board will focus on the delivery of of Billy Gilmour, at Rangers, has her squad of trailblazers for reaching a 16 point action plan in the coming also come close to making his the UEFA Women’s Euro 2017 finals. year including amongst other first-team debut. In short, they are a credit to Scottish areas the introduction of a Board football, a credit to the country, the appraisal process, the development The national youth teams are now pioneers of what I believe to be a of a formal Board annual work heavily populated with pupils and watershed moment for the national plan and the creation of a Board graduates and we remain on course women’s game in Scotland. It truly succession plan which will include to realise our ambition of having a is a deserved reward for 12 years a much stronger focus on equality future international team laced with of commitment from the national and diversity. performance school graduates. We coach and she will be determined continue to excel at national youth to achieve even more in Netherlands Finally, working closely with team level and I was delighted to before embarking on her next career Hampden Park Limited, planning see Scot Gemmill’s under-17 squad chapter in Finland. has started in earnest for the qualify for their fourth successive 60th Anniversary of the European European Championship finals At grassroots level, we continue to Championships when Glasgow tournament which took place in work with the Scottish Government, (and our own national stadium), will Croatia this year. To be ranked fifth Local Authorities, partners and take centre stage as one of thirteen in Europe at their age group sponsors to grow the number of host cities for the ground-breaking shows the potential our young registered players, expand the tournament. In partnership with the players have and the challenge coaching and volunteering network Scottish Government, Glasgow City for us all is to nurture that potential and provide more year-round Council, Event Scotland and UEFA and provide regular opportunities facilities on which to play. With more work is underway to get the stadium at first-team level. than 500,000 people involved in the ready for this prestigious tournament. recreational game in Scotland in Hospitality suites in the North and Scot’s responsibilities now extend some capacity, it is imperative we South Stands have been completely to the under-21 squad and he is afford opportunity and accessibility refurbished whilst two giant screens, looking to take this age group to anyone with a love of the sport some of the biggest in the UK, now forward after our disappointing while being cognisant of our grace the East and West Stands. qualifying campaign last year. He responsibility to promote diversity has wasted little time in making his and inclusion. There is much to be positive about own mark, promoting those players as we look forward to the future who had thrived at under-19 level We are also grateful to the Big in Scottish football and much with the belief that a more sustained Lottery for agreeing to a pilot project to be proud about in terms of exposure to under-21s international aimed at improving community performances, both on and off the football will better prepare players club development that will provide pitch in recent times. Thanks to all for club and country in future years. opportunities to local clubs to bid of you for the roles you have played for ownership of a community asset in shaping our performance. Naturally, we all had high hopes for and build this into their plans for the ’s side qualifying development of football in their Stewart M Regan for the UEFA Euro 2016 finals in France own vicinities. Chief Executive and the sense of disappointment was profound, not least when our We will endeavour to enhance our counterparts from the other home grassroots provision, made possible nations qualified and revelled in through our network of sponsors their return, in the cases of Northern and partners, whilst providing Ireland and, especially, Wales. resource at the elite end through We remain optimistic that we can our Performance Schools and recover our position in the FIFA World academy programmes. Cup qualifying campaign after some early lapses against Lithuania and At Board level, led by our Senior Slovakia and I know Gordon and his Independent Director, Barrie squad are determined to make a Jackson, we have undertaken

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PERFORMANCE

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8 SECTION 1 - PERFORMANCE SCOTTISH FA ANNUAL REVIEW 9 PERFORMANCE REVIEW

New Performance Director Malky Mackay has wasted little time in driving forward Project Brave, a series of recommendations conceived to refine and update the existing strategy.

Conceived by a performance • Alignment of youth-age matches working group comprised of key to a summer season will promote figures within the Club Academy attractive football. Scotland structure - including club • The return of reserve-team chief executives, chairpersons, football is designed to expose academy heads, and league young players to more intense and association representatives competition at the key age of - designed to refine the existing development performance strategy. • Innovation, such as the potential introduction of colt teams. The working group was convened in May and chaired by Alistair Gray, Since the launch of Scotland United: director of strategic management A 2020 Vision in 2011, the Scottish consultants Renaissance and Co, FA has worked in partnership with and upon his arrival at the end senior clubs to provide a pathway of the year, Malky presented the for the country’s most talented proposals to all CAS members players from the seven regional across the country in a four-day performance schools, Club consultation. The proposals include: Academy Scotland and the national youth teams programme. • A reduction from 29 funded academies to a maximum of 16, The objective of Project Brave is to selected via an independently harness the success of the strategic audited criteria-based system. plan and ensure a more efficient • Streamlining of the number of pathway to first-team football. players in the academy system from around 2500 to around 1200. With a population of 5.5m people, • Enhanced funding for achieving Scotland’s 2500 CAS players in 29 Measureable Performance academies appears bloated in Outcomes to encourage best comparison to Germany, which practice. has 54 academies for a population of 83m.

10 SECTION 1 - PERFORMANCE Clubs that do not meet the eligibility Both finalists were also represented criteria for CAS status will still have at the ceremony, with Stephen access to funding from the Scottish Kelly and Lewis Mayo, of Holyrood “We need to produce FA ring-fenced for three years to Secondary in Glasgow, signed better athletes and enable them to continue running to Rangers and Ciaran Brian, of utilise the best sports their academies. Broughton High School, playing for Hibernian. science, diet and The Project Brave working group nutrition advice. We have also made a number of other In total, 25 clubs will have players need to build better recommendations to increase the who will be among the first batch number of young Scottish players of graduates. A number of other footballers - it’s playing at a high standard. These graduates have also gone on to imperative for Scottish include making greater use of the sign professional contracts south football – and do it in loan system, creating an under-18 of the border, including Braidhurst league, and changing the Scottish High School’s Jon McCracken, who a way that’s best for FA Youth Cup from an under-20 to joined Norwich City, fellow Braidhurst these young players.” under-18 competition. High School pupil Tom Leighton, who signed for Watford and Jordan Elliot “The key thing for the game is that of Graeme High School who penned this is regarded as Scottish football’s a deal at Swansea City. performance strategy, not simply the Scottish FA’s,” said the Performance Neil MacKintosh, Performance about the grades aspect until the Director. “In the end, everybody will Development Manager at the exam results in August, but we’re very benefit: from the players being better Scottish FA, said: confident that they will reflect the equipped to fulfil their potential, excellent work done by all parties to clubs being able to call upon a “Over the four years, I’ve been over the last four years. greater number of talented young really pleased with the progress. Scottish players, to the ultimate Our objective has always been “I’m so privileged to be part of the objective of club success in Europe ‘better players, better people, better journey helping these young people and Scotland performing at a major grades’. We obviously won’t know become the adults that they can be. tournament again.

“We need to produce better athletes and utilise the best sports science, diet and nutrition advice. We need to build better footballers - it’s imperative for Scottish football – and do it in a way that’s best for these young players.”

Performance Schools Scotland’s stars of the future took to the big stage at the William Hill Scottish Cup Final when the first batch of Scottish FA Performance School players graduated ahead of the season’s showpiece match between Rangers and Hibernian.

Eighty-three boys and girls each received a medal and a certificate of achievement having completed their four years of football education at the seven schools across Scotland.

Of the graduates, 20 have been involved in Scotland youth international matches, most notably players such as Kieran Freeman, of St John’s High School in Dundee, who represented Scotland at this summer’s UEFA European Under-17 Championships in Azerbaijan.

SCOTTISH FA ANNUAL REVIEW 11 ORIAM

“I would like to When Oriam opened for business thank the Scottish in August 2016, it not only delivered Government, world-class sporting facilities for Heriot-Watt University both elite-level athletes and the and all other partners general public alike, but also and stakeholders opened the door to the tantalising who have united to prospect of providing Scotland’s create what is a international footballers with an truly world-class edge in competitive performance. facility.”

Stewart Regan, Scottish FA Cheif Executive As Scotland’s national performance Based at Heriot-Watt University’s centre for sport, with performance- Riccarton campus in Edinburgh, focused staff from the Scottish the concept of a national centre FA based at it on a day-to-day for sport was taken from the findings basis, the venue provides the of the McLeish review into Scottish leading-edge training facilities football. The long-awaited project that have for so long been missing received £25m of funding from the in the preparation of Scotland’s Scottish Government and £8m from international teams. organisations including the university and sportscotland.

12 SECTION 1 - PERFORMANCE Oriam serves as a training facility One Scottish FA employee whose To have all of our offices, the girls and for Scotland’s advanced athletes role has benefited significantly from women’s teams, and the national while also offering opportunities for the new centre is Anna Signeul, head performance academy all in one grass-roots competitors and the local coach of the Scotland Women’s place makes it so much easier to community. Its range of facilities National Team. Not only is she one work efficiently.” include a full-size indoor synthetic of the Scottish FA staff now based pitch that is the largest of its type at Oriam full-time, but the world- Stewart Regan, Chief Executive of in Europe and a full-size outdoor class facilities the centre offers have the Scottish Football Association, synthetic pitch, built to the same already made a positive impact said: “Oriam is a facility the whole dimensions as the Hampden Park on the teams under her remit. of Scottish sport – and, indeed, the field to allow the players to familiarise whole of the country – should be themselves with their home pitch With all of the Scotland women’s immensely proud of. What started as without actually training on it. team backroom staff moving to a bold ambition is now a magnificent Oriam, Signeul has been able to reality, one that is befitting of its The centre’s officials drew inspiration make it a regular training facility status as the crown jewel of the from around the world to achieve for the Women’s A Squad – a factor Scottish FA’s performance strategy. their aim of providing Scottish that was likely integral to qualifying athletes with the best chance to for the UEFA Women’s Euro 2017, “I would like to thank the Scottish reach the top of their games, visiting the team’s first ever major finals. Government, Heriot-Watt University venues such as the multi-sports and all other partners and facility INSEP in Paris, Papendal “Oriam has been a tremendous stakeholders who have united to in Holland and ’s football benefit to the women’s team’s match create what is a truly world-class training base at St George’s Park preparations,” she said. “We now facility. I am sure it will inspire future during inception. have consistent access to good grass generations of Scotland international pitches, along with fantastic facilities footballers but also generations Representatives from the Scottish for recovery and nutrition. It’s been of elite athletes across the wide FA, as well as the country’s other a real uplift for the women’s team. spectrum of sports within Oriam.” main sports bodies including Scottish Rugby and Scottish Squash “It is great that all of the support and Racquetball, were consulted staff are now based there – we throughout the development. gain so much through teamwork and effective communication.

SCOTTISH FA ANNUAL REVIEW 13 UEFA EURO 2020

The proud football history of Scotland and Glasgow came to the fore as the city unveiled its host city logo for UEFA EURO 2020.

Rome, Baku and in having revealed their host city logos, and ceremonies took place in the remaining cities – Amsterdam, Bilbao, Brussels, Budapest, Copenhagen, Dublin, Munich and St Petersburg – throughout the year.

The bid was collaborative effort involving the Scottish FA, Scottish Government, Glasgow City Council, Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, EventScotland and Hampden Park Ltd.

Stewart Regan, Scottish FA Chief Executive, believes the host city status will help realise the Association’s strategic plan, Scotland United: A 2020 Vision.

He said: “I believe Glasgow and Hampden Park will throw a fitting birthday party for the European In a ceremony at the Glasgow group matches and a round of Championships and I know the Science Centre, dignitaries joined 16 encounter in four years’ time. whole country will make it an the Scottish FA - including special occasion to remember. guest and Glasgow’s EURO 2020 Glasgow is one of 13 cities that will ambassador, Sir - play host to matches at UEFA EURO “We have worked hard to establish in celebrating the start of an 2020 to commemorate the 60th our strategic plan and today’s adventure that will see the venerable anniversary of the championship. announcement gives us a perfect Hampden Park stage three The football hotbed joins , platform on which to realise our

14 SECTION 1 - PERFORMANCE “People make Glasgow and Glasgow will make EURO 2020,” he reflected. “Now as a UEFA EURO 2020 host city venue, Hampden Park will welcome new heroes to Glasgow and help create the next chapter in the long and illustrious history of our game.”

The stadium hosted the classic 1960 European Cup final which saw Real Madrid beat Eintracht Frankfurt 7-3, and was the setting in 2002 for a wonder goal by Zinédine Zidane that gave Madrid UEFA Champions League success in the final against Bayer Leverkusen.

“Glasgow enjoys a proud reputation as one of the world’s great footballing cities,” said Glasgow city council leader Frank McAveety. ambitions. It would be great if “The ‘Hampden Roar’ is legendary Scotland can qualify for Euro 2020, among visiting football fans from playing in front of a full house at “I have an enduring every nation. As a city, we recognise Hampden Park with a successful affinity with Hampden the value of football and major national team represented by Park, Scotland’s sporting events.” graduates from our Performance Schools. national stadium, “This is a unique opportunity for and it is fitting that Glasgow and Scotland to host “On the back of a hugely successful a stadium with such matches as part of this prestigious Commonwealth Games, and ahead championship,” added the Scottish of what will be a memorable Ryder proud history be a government’s secretary for culture, Cup, I am delighted Scotland, part of this unique tourism and external affairs, Glasgow and Hampden Park will celebration.” Fiona Hyslop. “It is likely to have a again look forward to being the significant economic impact, not focus of worldwide attention for just for Glasgow, but for Scotland Euro 2020.” as a whole.” Sir Alex Ferguson, UEFA EURO 2020 Ambassador Sir Alex Ferguson, Scotland’s UEFA In a message to Glasgow, UEFA EURO 2020 Ambassador, spoke President Aleksander ČCeferin fondly of his Hampden memories at “I look forward to Hampden underlined the widely-held view that the launch event at the Glasgow being a key part of an historic UEFA EURO 2020 would be “a unique Science Centre in October. UEFA EURO 2020.” and memorable tournament in a variety of different ways.” The former Scotland and Manchester The UEFA EURO 2020 visual identity United manager said: “I have an sees each of the 13 city logos feature “What better way could there be enduring affinity with Hampden Park, a single iconic bridge from the city to celebrate football,” he added, Scotland’s national stadium, and it in question – acting as a symbol of “than to take the EURO final is fitting that a stadium with such a connection between the various tournament for one single occasion proud history should be a part venues. Glasgow’s logo incorporates to all four corners of the continent?” of this unique celebration of the the impressive Clyde Arc which spans UEFA European Championship’s the River Clyde. 60th anniversary. History and passion were two of “I was fortunate enough to play the themes cited by the chief on that famous pitch as a young executive, who explained that the Queen’s Park player; to watch the fabric of football was inextricably legendary Real Madrid side that linked to Glasgow, Scotland and came to Glasgow in 1960; and can Hampden Park. look back fondly at those cup final successes as manager of Aberdeen.

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Absence from the UEFA Euro 2016 finals made hearts grow fonder for a mouth-watering FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 qualifying campaign.

Drawn in Group F alongside the auld The emergence of Kenny MacLean as enemy, England, refuelled passion the fulcrum of Aberdeen’s side merited and excitement, while the presence of inclusion along with the heartbeat Balkan nations Slovenia and Slovakia of Hibernian’s engine room, John guaranteed this would be another McGinn. Both were integral to a pair campaign fraught with danger. of 1-0 wins but it was the presence of Lithuania, with whom Scotland have two teenagers, and Kieran jousted frequently on the campaign Tierney, that gave the greatest cause trail down the years, and would for enthusiasm. provide an extra layer of hazard. Promoted straight from Scot Gemmill’s Gordon Strachan, stirred by the under-19s, Burke’s career trajectory reception on the final day of European shot skyward with a £12m move from Qualifying action in Faro, , Championship Nottingham Forest to against Gibraltar, sought to re- Bundesliga RB Leipzig. Similarly, Celtic’s energise the squad with fresh impetus precocious full back looked perfectly in a friendly double-header in March at ease in international surroundings against Czech Republic and Denmark. and both players offered hope of a bright and bold international future.

16 SECTION 1 - PERFORMANCE With no involvement in the finals in dent into the qualification hopes and France, the national coach sought a visit to Wembley in November took to test the squad against two of the on epic proportions. tournament favourites, and the host nation. It was an opportunity Sensing the escalating situation in for another crop of aspiring the group, Scotland sprung out the internationalists to stake a claim, traps in the home of the Auld Enemy. with Hearts’ and With at the apex of an Swansea’s Stephen Kingsley given attack-minded line-up Scotland’s an opportunity to shine. With 10,000 travelling support were roused the former captain, Scott Brown, by the early waves. Alas, the match announcing his retirement to focus turned during a three-minute spell on rediscovering his club form when Scotland spurned a gilt-edged at Celtic after an injury-ravaged chance in front of and period, the search for fresh drive succumbed not once, but twice at necessitated the summer challenge. the other end in quick succession.

With both Italy’s and France’s A 3-0 scoreline was ill-deserved players competing for finals starting and an ominous cloud hung over places, Scotland succumbed in both Scotland’s group fate before the matches but for the national coach mid-way point had been reached. it was a worthwhile experience in The start of 2017 brought a fresh testing the new players’ resolve, as perspective, though, and the well as familiarising themselves with visit of Slovenia took on must-win Malta’s Ta’Qali Stadium – venue for proportions. A 0-0 friendly draw the Italy friendly – ahead of their against Canada at World Cup qualifying opener. proved a worthwhile exercise for those players requiring , recovered from match sharpness but it injury and in proved merely a preamble to the main event.

Thankfully the players responded to the pressure situation rousing form and a bold and brave selection at Hull City, was the architect from the national coach was of a 5-1 win that was momentarily vindicated. revelled punctuated by a Maltese equaliser. in an unfamiliar role at right back, His hat trick ensured a comfortable one of six confidence-fuelled Celtic opening win against the bottom performances. Arguably Stuart seeds, with Chris Martin and Steven Armstrong was the pick of the Fletcher embellishing the scoreline. bunch, producing a performance in the centre of midfield described by A Hampden homecoming against Gordon as “the best Scotland debut Lithuania was expected to continue I’ve ever seen”. the momentum but a combination of some obdurate defending and a For all their territorial domination and clinical finish from a rare away attack chances created, it took Martin’s contrived to leave the squad and emergence from the bench to apply the supporters sweating until the last the finishing touch with moments minute, when a James McArthur to spare. equaliser brought deserved parity for all Scotland’s territorial supremacy. His goal had a reinvigorating effect Alas, not even a grandstand finale on the group, with Scotland two could yield a winner, leaving a heavy points off a play-off spot with the sense of loss in the air. second half of the campaign still to run. To compound matters, a visit to Slovakia the following midweek offered no quick redemption. A resounding 3-0 defeat put an early

SCOTTISH FA ANNUAL REVIEW 17 WOMEN’S A

2016 will go down as one of the most successful years in Scotland women’s football history as the national team qualified for their first-ever major tournament.

After play-off disappointment for the In the lead up to that match it was 2013 tournament, the team qualified announced that Nicola Sturgeon automatically following an impressive would become the official Patron campaign which saw them only for the national team. lose on one occasion, scoring 30 goals. The team will travel to the As part of her role she has promoted Netherlands this summer to take and championed the women’s on England, Spain and Portugal national team, working with football in Euro 2017, starting on 16 July. authorities to encourage the ever- increasing participation in the The tournament will be Anna women’s game, whilst continuing Signeul’s last involvement with the to grow attendances. team after the head coach decided to take up the job of managing the Back on the pitch, Scotland played Finland women’s team following their first Euro 2017 qualifier of the the Euros with former Scotland year against Slovenia in April at the international and Arsenal Ladies Paisley 2021 Stadium. Scotland won and Stirling University coach Shelley 3-1 with scoring a brace Kerr set to take over in August 2017. and also notching to secure the win. Scotland entered 2016 undefeated in their European Championship In front of more than 2,500 supporters group but started the year with in , Scotland picked up their 6-0 defeat by Sweden. first loss in the Euro 2017 qualifiers in June against Iceland. They were A month before their first qualifier of 1-0 down at the break before the year, the Scots drew 1-1 against conceding three in the second Euro 2017 opponents Spain at Falkirk period to lose 4-0. Stadium. was on the score sheet that night scoring her seventh goal in 50 caps.

18 SECTION 1 - PERFORMANCE Anna Signeul Scotland Head Coach

2005 Appointed as Scotland Women’s Head Coach

2009 Reaches play-offs

2013 Reaches play-offs

2015 Reaches play-offs

2017 Leads Scotland to their first major tournament

In the penultimate match of the than 6,000 fans, Anna Signeul’s side The energy company SSE now qualification campaign Scotland excelled. Jane Ross was on fire and provide investment across the travelled to Belarus where they headed home from a pinpoint Emma women’s game and have become won 1-0 with Jo Love scoring the Mitchell cross as well as tucking an official partner of the Scotland winning goal. That game will be home a penalty to secure a 2-1 win Women’s National Team and title remembered fondly by and off a memorable few days sponsor of the newly re-branded who came on at half-time to make for the squad. SSE Scottish Women’s Cup. her international debut. Anna Signeul said: “This group of Benefits of the first ever-joint 18-year-old Erin has had a rapid rise players, and many others that we sponsorship agreed by the Scottish in the game starting at a boys club in have worked with over the years, FA and SWF include, for the first time, Irvine before eventually moving from have worked so hard to finally prize money for the 2016 SSE Scottish Rangers where she made her senior reach a major tournament. Women’s Cup winners. debut aged 15 and then transferring to Glasgow City. At the end of 2016 “We have experienced some she sealed a dream move fantastic highs in previous to Chelsea. campaigns, and the pain of “This group of players, missing out at the final hurdle, and many others that After the June victory in Minsk, but it’s all been worth it to it became apparent that take this final step. we have worked with qualification for Euro over the years, have 2017 was likely ahead “The focus is now firmly on Euro worked so hard to of the final game 2017 and the challenges that against Iceland. await us in the Netherlands. finally reach a major tournament.” With the team in a training camp in “We have a great draw which will Edinburgh, they huddled around a help maximise coverage of the laptop in their hotel meeting room team and hopefully the country Anna Signeul, as Finland took on Portugal. With get behind us.” Scotland Head Coach the result going Scotland’s way, the celebrations started before travelling In the build up that final game to Reykjavik. against Iceland the women also received a boost off the field when With Iceland ranked higher than the first major sponsor of Scottish Scotland, they were favourites going women’s football was announced. into the match and in front of more

SCOTTISH FA ANNUAL REVIEW 19 NATIONAL YOUTH TEAMS

2016 was a highly successful year for the Scotland youth teams and proved to be the springboard for some outstanding results and qualification for major finals in 2017.

Men’s Youth Teams In September they defeated last The 2015/16 under-19 squad qualified season’s winners Portugal 1-0 in their for the elite round in Belgium but Oriam, the new national final match of the qualifying round narrowly missed out on reaching performance centre for sport hosted with Kerr McInroy’s strike just eight the finals. Celtic’s Kieran Tierney the 2016 Victory Shield which was minutes from time enough to see the and RB Leipzig’s Oliver Burke, two contested by Scotland, Wales, Scots finish top of Group 10 following of the team’s star players in the Northern Ireland and Republic a 6-0 win over Malta and 1-0 defeat qualifying round, bypassed the of Ireland. Brian McLaughlin and of Wales earlier in the group. under-21 squad and earned call James Grady coached the team ups to the A squad. This season’s as they defeated Northern Ireland They then won all three elite round squad qualified for the UEFA Under-19 before drawing with Wales. The team matches, against Montenegro, Championships Elite Round for the suffered defeat in their final match Serbia and Switzerland in the elite fifth year in-a-row and captained at the hands of Republic of Ireland, round, securing their place as by Ross McCrorie, defeating Andorra who lifted the trophy for the first time. the sixth best team in Europe and and Liechtenstein. qualifying for the finals. Scotland Under-17s qualified for the Ricky Sbragia coached Scotland 2016 finals in Azerbaijan where they Scot Gemmill said: “I think the results Under-21s as they bid to qualify faced the tournament hosts, Belgium this team have achieved in both the 2017 UEFA European Championship and Portugal. The team did not qualifying round and elite round say finals. After an opening day win over manage to reach the quarter-finals everything. Northern Ireland, the Scots suffered but picked up good international defeat at the hands of France at experience which will stand them “They have earned their place before drawing in good stead for the future. among the top teams in Europe and with Iceland a few days later. The can go to Croatia full of confidence team failed to recover from this early Coached by Scot Gemmill, the and belief. set back but a number of players, 2016/17 squad qualified for the UEFA including John McGinn and Jack European Championship finals for “Three of the squad have already Hamilton, made the step up to an unprecedented fourth successive tasted finals football with us in Gordon Strachan’s A squad during time after a successful campaign recent years [Jack Aitchison, the campaign. which saw them reach the Glenn Middleton, Zak Rudden] tournament in Croatia with a 100% and it’s great that more will get With qualification no longer record, scoring 16 and conceding that opportunity which will only possible, Scot Gemmill was named only once in six matches. help them as they make their way the new Scotland Under-21 coach in the game.” in September and quickly made

20 SECTION 1 - PERFORMANCE changes to the squad, introducing Women’s Youth Teams “All of the girls have been inspired by a number of younger players in the ‘A’ squad’s latest achievements preparation for the new European Scotland Women’s Under-17s women and are aspiring to reach that level Championship qualification reached the UEFA Elite Round for the one day.” campaign which kicks off in third successive year, progressing September 2017. from their qualifying group in second Scotland Women’s Under-19s won place. They defeated Croatia 4-0 five games en route to qualifying for Ricky Sbragia continues to work first up before beating Kazakhstan the UEFA European Championships with the national youth teams from 8-0 and losing 4-0 to France. for the second time in four years. under-16 through to under-19 level and assists in mentoring the Scottish They then finished second at the elite In September the travelled to FA’s Performance School coaches round stage and were knocked out Albania were they beat the hosts and lower-age national youth despite being undefeated in their 11-0 with Erin Cuthbert scoring five team coaches. group, drawing against Hungary goals. Next up was Cyprus who and Republic of Ireland, whilst were defeated 8-0 where Amy defeating Serbia. Gallagher and Courtney Whyte both notched doubles. Head coach Pauline Hamill said: “They have earned “My focus is always on the team Scotland were unable to play their their place among the getting better and individuals final match against Serbia due to top teams in Europe developing. Whilst the scoreline a sickness bug but still progressed matters, it’s also about playing teams to the elite round and defeated and can go to Croatia from a higher level to help us learn Republic of Ireland, Finland and full of confidence and and give us more experience. Ukraine to ensure their place at belief.” the finals in Northern Ireland. “The players have really improved and to qualify for the elite round Erin Cuthbert said: “We have a really Scot Gemmill, again after their first two matches strong team and there’s a great unity Under 17’s Coach was a good achievement. It between all the girls. was disappointing to lose out eventually but everyone can “We’ve done really well to progress hold their heads high. to the finals but hopefully this is just the start for us and we can continue to do well.”

SCOTTISH FA ANNUAL REVIEW 21 FUTSAL

Futsal is growing in Scotland with an increasing awareness of the game in its own right and of its benefits in the development of football players.

The National Team represents an aspirational aspect whilst the evolution Activity Overview: of the Super League from the Regional Leagues offers a solid competitive structure for adult participants. National Team Work is ongoing in respect of devising and implementing a structure in • Friendlies vs Gibraltar April 2016 Youth Futsal that will enable more players to experience the game from • Tournament in a young age. Wales November 2016 • UEFA European Championship Qualifying Tournament in Georgia January 2017 • Proposed Training Camp/Trip May/June 2017 • Next Home Nations Tournament December 2017 at Oriam

Scottish Futsal League • 5 Regional Leagues operating (Aberdeen, Dundee, Perth, Edinburgh, Glasgow) • Inaugural Super League season began March 2017 – 8 Teams • Scottish Cup - 39 Teams • UEFA Futsal Cup Entrant 2016 – Wattcell (Edinburgh)

Schools Programme • West Region • South East Region

Coach Education • Level 1 courses in 5 Regions • Level 2 course TBC • Targeting delivering a UEFA ‘B’ in 2018/19

22 SECTION 1 - PERFORMANCE DISABILITY FOOTBALL

Scottish FA have has a proud tradition within Para Football over the last 10 years with the continued development within grassroots and international Squads.

2017 will continue to be an exciting The Scotland Under-19 Learning against Wales securing the squads year within Para Football with the Disability National Squad hosted 3rd Home Nations Championship launch of “Play Ability: Our Game the Home Nations Championship at in four years. The squad will in the Same” which will support Kilwinning Sports Club during April compete in the 2017 Home Nations the development of the sport with 2017. The squad defeated Northern Championships in April 2017. the aim to increase opportunities and Republic of Ireland with a draw for players, develop coaches understanding of this unique are of our game and bring the sport closer to its mainstream equivalent with changes to processes and structures.

The Scotland Cerebral Palsy/ Stroke/Acquired Brain Injury Squad competed in a number of International matches during 2016 which resulted in a 12 match winning run scoring 55 goals and conceding only 6 which, ended in the Final of the World Championship Qualifying Tournament held in Denmark with a defeat to eventual Rio Paralympic Games Runners up Iran.

Due to their performance in 2016 the squad have qualified for the World Championship in Argentina September 2017. The World Championship will be Scotland’s fourth consecutive qualification for sports showpiece event with the squad ranked 9th in the World will be hoping for a strong showing in September.

SCOTTISH FA ANNUAL REVIEW 23 REFEREE OPERATIONS

Scottish refereeing continues to progress under the stewardship of John Fleming, the Scottish FA’s Head of Referee Operations.

In 2016 left his role 2015. This cycle enables the Scottish within the Scottish FA and he was FA to identify talented Referees and replaced by Tommy Murphy. Tommy Assistant Referees from which we is a former FIFA Assistant Referee, hope future international referees Referee Committee member and will emerge. This talent programme also operates as a UEFA Instructor will have the first year graduate from at their Centre of Referee Excellence. the two-year programme in 2017.

Tommy’s appointment has brought Tommy is also responsible for the more focus, quality coaching and Futsal refereeing programme and accountability for our Specialist huge progress was made on this Assistant Referees and his front as all 12 referee associations appointment allows more attention have now been trained to deliver to be given to the development the Futsal Referee conversion and progress of the assistant referee course. This allows for the provision pathway. and sustainability of referees to be delivered at a pace which meets This has been showcased this year the demand and growth of the as the second intake of SCORE, participation within the sport. the Scottish Centre of Refereeing Excellence, has been overseen by Tommy said: “I was delighted to join Tommy and this cohort is focused the Scottish FA and contribute to on assistant referee’s which builds good work being done to educate, upon the good work delivered by recruit and retain referees from the Craig with the class of referees in grassroots up to the professional

24 SECTION 1 - PERFORMANCE game. My experience as an assistant referee in Scotland and as an international official allows me an excellent opportunity to pass on my knowledge and passion for refereeing in a different way, with a different specialised skill set which will hopefully benefit Scottish refereeing performances at all levels. It’s been a privilege to be involved with SCORE 16 and to work closely with our talented but inexperienced officials. They will really benefit from this intense programme and prepare them for future challenges at home and abroad.”

The SCORE programme continues to bridge the gap between our SQA programme and the elite level of Scottish refereeing. The SQA programme, which provides secondary schools pupils with an opportunity to become involved in refereeing, continues to go from strength to strength with 30 schools delivering the award to over 500 candidates in 2016. This course is now embedded in Scottish refereeing and plays an integral role in promoting the positive aspects of refereeing by providing a exceptionally high level. This view the list of international assistant mechanism which removes barriers was cemented with William’s referees. Additionally Vikki Allan of access for minority groups to assist inclusion on the list of provisional has also represented refereeing with our equality plan. This course referees for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. on the Youth Congress to promote has provided candidates from all youth and female refereeing on a backgrounds with the opportunity On the domestic front, the 2016 wider platform. to become a referee and learn Scottish Cup Final was refereed about the laws of the game while by Steven McLean, his second John Fleming said: “2016 was appreciating the difficult role national cup final appointment in another successful year for Scottish which referees perform in the what was a memorable occasion referees. As a small nation of 5million modern game. between Rangers and Hibernian. we continue to perform at a level Meanwhile Kevin Clancy officiated which is the equal or exceeds Scotland’s referees continue to the 2016 League Cup Final between other countries which have similar perform well on the European and Ross County and Hibernian, his first resources, population and finance. international stage. William Collum national cup final appointment. Our education, and development was selected as referee at EURO 2016 programmes continue to deliver and performed well in two group Female refereeing continues to comprehensive training to prepare stage matches between v progress in Scotland and coaching our referees for the next challenge. Croatia and also the host nation events with regular coaching events France v Albania. He was supported at Oriam, our national performance “We are also fortunate to have our at the tournament by a team of centre, to support this growth area. position within IFAB which enables Scottish officials including Bobby Morag Pirie, our elite level referee, Scotland to be at the forefront Madden, John Beaton and Francis has been included in the short list for of any law changes within world Connor. To have performed so well 2018 FIFA World Cup programme and football including the development at such an important international Lorraine Clark continues to perform of video assistant referees and the final tournament is a clear indication very well on the European stage and use of technology within football. The of the successful educational and has been rewarded with promotion landscape within football is rapidly development programme delivered to the 1st Category of official. changing and the Scottish FA is well to Scottish referees. William and his The number of female referees positioned to play a key role in future team enhanced their reputation participating in Scotland continues years. I am sure 2017 and beyond will and also that of Scottish refereeing to grow and Vikki Allan and Molly yield further successful performances as a whole by performing at an Alexander were also added to for Scottish referees.”

SCOTTISH FA ANNUAL REVIEW 25 COACH EDUCATION

The Scottish FA’s Coach Education programme continues to grow from strength-to-strength, increasing on attendance numbers. In turn, more people are gaining coaching qualifications every year, which will improve our coaching provision throughout the country across all levels of the game.

Whether it be an Early Years course, education, with more than 100 at the youngest end of the coaching coaches successfully completed the pathway, or the UEFA Pro Licence, UEFA ‘B’ Licence with us in 2016. We the highest level qualification for hope that most of these coaches will those working in the professional now go onto the next step of their game, there continues to be a huge own coach development pathway, demand to attend courses from the whether that be the UEFA ‘A’ coaching workforce to further their Licence, UEFA Elite Youth ‘A’ Licence, own development and education. or UEFA Goalkeeping Licence.

Indeed, in excess of 10,000 coaches All these courses and workshops attended courses in the past year, are key to helping sustain and grow with approximately 5,000 others the game, at home and abroad, attending Continuous Professional as the Scottish diaspora continue Development (CPD) or Continuous to return to attend courses at all Coach Development (CCD) levels. For example, former Scotland workshops or courses in order to International players such as Steven keep their qualifications valid. In Caldwell (Toronto FC, Canada) and total, there are approximately 15,000 Maurice Ross (TB/FC Suðuroy/Royn, annual attendances through coach Faroe Islands) have both returned

26 SECTION 1 - PERFORMANCE to us to attend the UEFA ‘A’ Licence of the girls and women’s game course. As further testament to the throughout the country. This course profile of our courses, there are will continue into 2017, whilst funding countless others who return to their from UEFA was also secured to home country in order to continue deliver further women’s only coach their coach education from all over education courses, with a particular the world. emphasis on mentoring female coaches from ‘C’ Licence to UEFA Other Scottish International ‘B’ Licence level. players on our courses include , Jamie Mackie, Charlie The latest UEFA ‘Pro’ Licence course Adam, Chris Burke, Paul Dixon, Russell drew to a close in late 2016, and Martin and Gordon Greer as well this course again resulted in many as other international players who outstanding candidates successfully have played in Scotland, including completing the course, including Alexei Eremenko, Eugene Dadi, Peter former Scottish internationalists Lovenkrands, Darren O’Dea and Noel , , Hunt. Our UEFA ‘B’ Licence course for , , and Brian professional players, delivered during McClair. Other notable graduates the international breaks, continues from this group include Alan to remain well attended, with 26 Archibald (Partick Thistle FC), Keith attendees on last year’s course. Lasley (Motherwell FC), and another Scottish internationalist, Starting in late 2016, we also (Kilmarnock FC). embarked on the delivery of a bespoke UEFA ‘B’ Licence for six of Tens of thousands of coaches our female international players – have come through our Coach , , Joelle Education pathway and continue Murray, , Leanne to work players of all ages, levels Ross, and . Backed by and abilities. The Scottish FA will funding from FIFA, this unique course continue to endeavour to support allowed our cohort of course tutors them as best as possible through to work closely with a small group of further development of our own aspiring female coaches which will courses to help them attain their own only help to aid the recent growth aspirations in our national game.

SCOTTISH FA ANNUAL REVIEW 27 SCOTTISH CUPS

William Hill Scottish Cup

Rangers 2-3 Hibernian Gray had other ideas and steered home a wonderful Miller 27, Halliday 64; Stokes 3, 80, Gray 90. free-kick in added time to secure the trophy’s passage to Edinburgh.

Hibernian ended a 114-year wait Stubbs, who watched his side miss to lift the William Hill Scottish Cup out on promotion to the Scottish with a 3-2 victory over Rangers at Premiership earlier in the month, was Hampden Park. thrilled with his side bounce back

from disappointment and write their The triumph spawned a nationwide name in the Hibernian history books. Persevered Trophy Tour by a club

who had come agonisingly close He said: “They have had a lot of on so many occasions during a knocks recently, a lot of bad luck, cursed stretch. and in football it doesn’t matter how

well you play, if luck is not on your David Gray’s injury-time header side, it is not going to happen. sealed a remarkable comeback for

Alan Stubbs’ team, who had been “I have felt we were going to win this. trailing with 10 minutes to go. I have dreamt of winning it, I thought

we were going to win 3-1 and I An early goal from wasn’t far away. had given Hibernian the lead after

just three minutes, but an equaliser “I am pleased for everybody - the from before the interval club, supporters and the board - and a stunning strike from Andy that have backed me 100 per cent. Halliday in the second half looked This is now a reward for what they to have sent the trophy to Ibrox. have done.”

Stokes headed home an equaliser 10 minutes from time, though, and extra-time beckoned.

28 SECTION 1 - PERFORMANCE Scottish Women’s Cup Final SWPL Cup Final

Heart of Midlothian 2-5 Hibernian Ladies 1-1 Hibernian 2-1 Glasgow City Motherwell Glasgow City McGhee 43, Zanatta 65; Mackin 21, Cadden 38, Ferguson 61, Leitch 76, Falconer 89 Hibernian scored a last-gasp winner Hibernian Ladies won 6-5 on to defeat Glasgow City at Ainslie penalties. Park in the 2016 SWPL Cup final. Motherwell secured their first-ever Scottish FA Youth Cup trophy Hibernian Ladies lifted the 2016 City took the lead when Julie in a seven-goal thriller as they Scottish Women’s Cup with a penalty Fleeting scored from a corner kick defeated Heart of Midlothian 5-2 shootout win over Glasgow City. but Hibernian soon equalised after at Hampden Park. won her side a penalty. Lisa Roberton’s looping header The Steelmen celebrated a famous handed Hibernian the advantage Lizzie Arnott’s effort was saved but victory after an entertaining end-to- before levelled in the Lucy Graham was on hand to score end match. second half to send the match to the rebound. extra time. Dylan Mackin put ‘Well ahead and Hibernian grabbed the winning goal Chris Cadden’s driven ball was With no side able to produce a late in the game when Arnot’s driven diverted into the net by Daniel Baur winning goal, the match headed cross deflected beyond goalkeeper before Jordan McGhee’s free-kick for penalties and Hibernian Gemma Fay and into the net. handed Hearts hope. prevailed, winning 6-5. David Ferguson netted the Steelmen’s third and Dario Zanatta again reduced the deficit, but Robbie Leitch restored the two-goal lead with a superb finish 14 minutes from time.

Dylan Falconer raced through late in the game to put the seal on a memorable win at the national stadium.

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30 SECTION 2 - STRONG QUALITY GROWTH SFA ANNUAL REVIEW 31 GRASSROOTS REVIEW

Grassroots football remains the bedrock of our game in Scotland and continues to inspire people from all walks of life to play, compete, coach, volunteer, officiate or just support.

In 2016, the Football Development have to play the game within our diverse and accessible and through Department, through the strong work improving range of clubs and schools various ground-breaking initiatives of the six regions, the community with over 140,000 registered players such as Captains of Change, we scheme and a rich and varied range annually, including more than 10,500 have engaged directly with over of partners, once again provided female players. 2500 people. opportunities to get involved in the game. Community Football Clubs in Working closely with the SPFL Trust particular have embraced the ethos and our Community Scheme the Grassroots football remains the bed of ‘Football for All’ and through introduction of Walking Football has rock of our game in Scotland and the support of the Quality Mark taken off and is giving a new lease continues to inspire people from all Accreditation Scheme and regional of life in the game for hundreds of walks of life to play, compete, coach, support there are now over 500 people across the country who want volunteer, officiate or just support. accredited clubs with a growing to play, stay active and socialise In 2016 the Football Development group of over 90 clubs reaching through the joy of our beautiful Department, through the strong work Legacy and Community status. game. Bridging the gap from youth of the six regions, the community Gartcairn Football Academy from football to the adult game also scheme and a rich and varied range North Lanarkshire are an example requires support and through some of partners once again provided an of many clubs that strive to give fantastic partnership work with extensive range of opportunities to everyone that wants a game an universities, colleges and Scottish get involved. opportunity and in 2016 were Student Sport we are able to extend recognised by UEFA in their Annual the reach of the game even wider. Reflecting on the last year of the Grassroots Awards for their fantastic Through some exciting and strong first-ever National Plan for Non- work and ethos. partnerships with Tesco Bank, Lidl, Professional Football (2012 to 2016), Mars and SSE, we have been able a partnership between the Scottish As our ambition to ensure everyone to grow the range of opportunities FA, Affiliated National Associations can play is continually embraced, a to inspire participation in football and leagues, the results have shown lot has been done to provide football and we engage with over 50,000 great success in the benefit of for over 7000 disabled players participants per year in a wide and collaboration and a new refreshed through community projects and in diverse range of football projects. plan has been agreed and will be conjunction with Community Football launched in 2017. Clubs. Through this excellent work Education of coaches and volunteers we are able to provide opportunities remains a big priority with over 10,000 Playing the game on a regular to play right through to international attending more than 450 courses in basis has been a huge achievement recognition. We also embrace the 2016. To complement this, we have and shows the appetite people challenge to make sure our game is engaged with over 2300 coaches

32 SECTION 2 - STRONG QUALITY GROWTH at 80 grassroots football clubs via attract and retain players and across our communities has been our grassroots coach mentoring through a refreshed Positive clear again during a busy 2016 programme since the project began Coaching Scotland Plus programme and we look forward to improving in 2015. we are working across football our plans and developing our associations, clubs and leagues partnerships further as we launch To underpin this extensive range to make a difference. a new One National Plan which of projects and ensure there is a sets out ambitious targets for 2020 suitable network of support and The improvement of facilities has and beyond. infrastructure, a great deal of continued at pace and there were work has been done to develop a number of notable outcomes We continue to harness the power partnerships with organisations that in 2016 to show the value of the of football to create social change can finance and provide expertise facility development work driven by delivering a number of initiatives to enable progress. Further to nationally and regionally. With now under the CashBack for Communities support from sportscotland and the over 270 full sized 3G pitches, 18 programme, funded through the government through the CashBack local pitch strategies and over 120 Scottish Government. This year, we for Communities funding and projects ongoing from conception further developed our community the Scottish Football Partnership, to construction phase, our aim is to facilities to provide better access we have also engaged with support ambitious partners and clubs to our game. We also continued organisations such as the Winning to improve access and availability to deliver our successful Schools of Scotland Foundation and Sported of good facilities. Our work with the Football project - in partnership with to provide a Workout for Sport Big Lottery to develop sustainable over 20 secondary schools across the Scheme to deliver business mentors football clubs to transform and country. In addition, we extended into over 20 clubs to help make become valuable community assets provision for girls and women’s significant change to the way they started in 2016 and has produced a football in line with our Diversity and work. Allied to this we continue to pipeline of ambitious clubs we aim Inclusion programme, which strives to lead the way in Scotland with our to support in the future. increase participation and pathways ambition to develop the Football into local community clubs. Culture to ensure it provides the The ability of football to make best environment possible to an impact on the lives of people

SCOTTISH FA ANNUAL REVIEW 33 PLAYER PATHWAY

As the governing body for the national game, the Scottish FA recognises its responsibility to ensure that football is readily available for Scotland’s youth from all ages, skill levels and backgrounds.

As such, the Football Development Though the Player Pathway is the of the Scottish FA’s National Player department offers a diverse and core strategy behind engaging Pathway, starting with small-sided inclusive range of programmes youth and developing skills, Football games and growing with the and initiatives designed to engage Development also offers a wide child, using the most appropriate Scotland’s youth in football and range of programmes to provide format for their age and stage of ultimately provide skills for life and both football for all and skills for life. development. football for all. One such programme that links in By engaging with the children the The Scottish FA has developed a with the Player Pathway is the Tesco goal is to ignite their passion for Player Pathway, designed to support, Bank Football Challenge, designed the game from an age that marks nurture and inspire children and to encourage primary two and three the start of the Player Pathway, young people to play the game. A children to become more active and in the hope that they will progress key component of the One National develop a love of the game. The from playing football within a Pan, the new strategy for Scottish programme follows the principles school setting into that of a club. football to provide football for life that launches in mid-2017, the Player Pathway provides the right environment and challenges for each player at their age and stage of development.

It fundamentally promotes the small- sided game, where young players receive an increased number of touches of the ball, opportunities to score a goal, chances to make a successful pass, and find themselves in a multitude of 1v1 situations – all designed to make them comfortable with the ball at their feet and develop core skills that will last a lifetime.

34 SECTION 2 - STRONG QUALITY GROWTH “Our strategy for youth encompasses different phases,” said Andy Gould, Head of Football Development. Big Lottery Fund – Developing

“We operate on a model that looks ‘Community Football Clubs’ at long term player development, Through initiatives such as Developing ‘Community Football developing a talent plan that the Scottish FA Quality Mark Clubs’ focuses on how the game should accreditation scheme, we have These clubs will be developed into grow with the player. The concept seen an increasing number of clubs broader community assets with a is that you start the game in a develop programmes for the benefit remit to deliver extensive benefit simplistic format – one that uses of their wider local community to the social capital of the people smaller sized goals, delivers and we are delighted to see that they serve. Critically, we will assist more touches of the ball and this ‘more than football’ approach clubs to develop realistic plans for more individual opportunities is continually increasing across asset development which will allow to experience the game.” Scotland. the creation of vibrant community facilities working as assets for the 2016 also saw the continuation of a In order for us to continue to support benefit of local people. these clubs in late 2016 the Scottish number of other successful Football FA appointed a Project Manager for Over the course of the 18 months we Development programmes geared a minimum 18-month term to lead expect to engage with a number towards youth. Mini Kickers offers the development of ‘Community of key partner organisations and children aged three to five an early Football Clubs’ across Scotland. ambitious clubs. Through the support route to enjoy the game, while the of this project, these clubs will aim Lidl Skills Centres, run in partnership Funded through a development to become strong and sustainable with local authorities and senior phase grant from the Big Lottery social enterprises, operating as clubs all over Scotland, provide Fund under their Growing thriving community assets delivering opportunities for young people of Community Assets (GCA) funding community engagement, health, all abilities aged five to 12 to enjoy stream, this exciting project will help physical activity and life change the game in fun, friendly and safe the Scottish FA lead and support programmes for their surrounding environments. clubs across the country that populations with a particular focus have aspirations of transforming on young people. In addition, Futsal leagues, the Mars to become key assets in their local ‘Just Play’ programs, and a variety of community and deliver major During this process we will build a Disability teams also cater for young impacts on and off the pitch. network of services and expertise people of different demographics. to assist clubs in areas such as Big Lottery – ‘Investing in governance; business start-up, legal The Midnight Leagues, meanwhile, Communities – Growing Community structures; business plans; social continue to use football as a Assets Fund’ enterprise; staff structures and platform to provide exceptional The Big Lottery ‘Investing in the development of community social benefits for disadvantaged Communities - GCA Fund’ is engagement plans. youths aged 12 to 16. designed to support communities to take more control and influence over We want our staff and our key “The Midnight Leagues cater for their own future through ownership partners to work with these clubs players who have perhaps dropped of assets. These are usually physical to increase their expertise and out of the game by providing them assets, such as land, buildings or experiences both ‘on and off pitch’ with a positive activity in a relaxed equipment, but may also include and we see the advent of this environment,” said Gould. other types of asset. The Big Lottery programme a key component to the want to fund projects that deliver the development of the these clubs. “The players are in charge of the following four outcomes: This is both an ambitious and teams and the opportunities for • Communities work together to innovative project which aims to themselves. It’s a less formal way of own and develop local assets make significant improvement to the allowing young people, particularly • Communities are sustainable lives of those with those communities those in disadvantaged areas, to and improve their economic, however we firmly believe that get involved in the game. environmental and social future football clubs have a significant through the ownership and impact on social capital in Scotland “The benefits lie not just in football development of local assets and we want our clubs to continue participation, but also in improving • Communities develop skills to grow, develop and aspire to do citizenship. We have had reports and knowledge through the their best for their local community. in many cases of reduced call out ownership and development of rates from the police linked directly local assets to the leagues.” • Communities overcome disadvantage and inequality through the ownership and development of local assets.

SCOTTISH FA ANNUAL REVIEW 35 McDONALD’S GRASSROOTS AWARDS 2016

The critically acclaimed McDonald’s Grassroots Awards, in association with the Sunday Mail, celebrated their 13th year - and once again showcased the incredible passion for football throughout the nation’s communities.

Aimed at recognising the game’s to get an award like this, voted on by beating heart, the volunteers who ordinary people, is up there with the give their all yet ask for nothing in best thing that’s ever happened. return, the gala event at Hampden I’m thrilled. saw Scotland manager Gordon Strachan and Hall of Fame legend “I played for Scotland schoolboys applaud the alongside in 1966 efforts of winners hailing from and we drew 1-1 with England at Campbelltown to Deveronvale Ibrox. The papers said there would and all points in between. be two who would make the grade - Dalglish and spring-heeled keeper The Merit Award, the night’s highest Willie Donaldson, but the only thing honour, went this year to Les against me was my height. Donaldson MBE, a former teacher “Unfortunately they were right but it and 50-year stalwart of schools, was a life-changer for me because youth and junior football. I moved into teaching and I had the most fantastic career, I loved every The 65-year-old beamed: “I thought moment, dealing with the kids. being awarded an MBE for services to education and football back in “I tried to take that passion into the 2001 was the pinnacle but tonight football with schools associations

36 SECTION 2 - STRONG QUALITY GROWTH 2016 Roll of Honour

Merit Award Les Donaldson MBE (Forth Valley Schools FA)

People’s Award Amanda Allan (Deveronvale Girls) Jim Hunter (Dundee West)

Coach of the Year Graeme Souness (Broxburn Athletic Colts)

Best Volunteer in Youth Football David Paterson (Campbeltown CFC)

Best Volunteer in and with Linlithgow Rose and I’m still The two People’s Awards, voted Adult Football heavily involved in this day, although for by the public on the Scottish David Ramage not in the coaching - it’s just my FA website, went to dedicated (Lothians and Edinburgh AFA) mission to make sure that every kid cancer survivor Amanda Allan from leaves the game with a smile on their Deveronvale for her amazing work in face. That’s success.” girls’ football, and to Dundee West’s Best Volunteer in Jim Hunter for his 30 years inspiring Disability Football And that’s exactly what the kids on Tayside. Stephen Tortolano Grassroots Awards are for. Our (Stirling City All Stars) winners spoke passionately about Community clubs were also their commitment to kids, women’s, rewarded with Morton’s programme adult and disability football and recognised as the best in the Best Volunteer in were applauded by a 300-strong professional game, and Blantyre Girl’s/Women’s room for their dedication. Soccer Academy receiving the Football best Community Club award. Debbie Horn Speaking from the heart, the (Bedlay FC) national team manager said: “I The roll of honour established think the volunteers here are terrific. since 2004 is a source of huge Somewhere along the way someone pride to the Scottish FA’s regional Best Volunteer in in professional football will come development team, the Sunday Schools Football back and thank you and it’ll be the Mail and to McDonald’s themselves, John Allan best feeling in the world when that who have invested millions into the (Crawforddyke PS) happens. It’s so important. You might youth side of our game, helping us not get the headlines we do but you create hundreds of newly qualified Best Professional should understand how much we coaches and hundreds of newly Football Club in appreciate your commitment. formed school teams through their the Community sponsorship. Greenock Morton FC “Sport changes lives. Sport should be at the heart of it of changing Scottish That backing has given us the society for the better. I’ve seen it chance to put on stage dozens of Best Community change communities and it can work the most humble people you could Football Club everywhere.” ever meet to allow us to say thanks. Blantyre Soccer Academy

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38 SECTION 3 - IMPROVING FOOTBALL’S FINANCES SFA ANNUAL REVIEW 39 FINANCIAL REPORT

The Scottish FA’s total turnover, excluding subsidiary companies, amounted to £30.8 million for 2016, an increase from the previous year’s figure of £29.4m.

This figure included the receipt of Scottish FA Turnover Scottish FA Income UEFA Hat Trick funding agreed during 2016 £30.8m the year in support of the Scottish FA’s strategic objectives. 2015 £29.4m

Income from the William Hill 2014 £31.8m Scottish Cup, including sponsorship, broadcasting and gate receipts for 2013 £28.5m the semi-finals and final, showed a significant increase from the previous 2012 £29.6m year. In contrast, income from International Matches fell from the previous year due to the timing of The various sources of turnover, the programme of fixtures, with only excluding subsidiary companies, are one home qualifying match taking shown in the accompanying graph. place during the year. This situation Commercial Income was a growth area, reflecting the full year’s impact will be reversed in 2017 with four Television and Radio 35% qualifiers being held at the National of significant new sponsorship deals including Tennent’s and Lidl. Scottish Cup 22% Stadium, Hampden Park. UEFA and FIFA 13% Commercial Income 11% Football Development 10% Gate Receipts from International Matches 5% Other Income 4%

40 SECTION 3 - IMPROVING FOOTBALL’S FINANCES As a result of the increase in turnover, Scottish FA Expenditure the Scottish FA was able to distribute an enhanced level of payments to its members during the year across various strands of the overall strategy, including Club Academy Scotland, other Measurable Performance Outcomes, National Club Licensing and Good Governance. In addition, participating clubs continue to receive significant sums from the William Hill Scottish Cup. During 2016, the total paid to member clubs and associations from these various sources amounted to £10.5m, an increase of £1.4m from the previous year. Furthermore, the Scottish FA Payments to Members 35% continued to support the Scottish Staff Costs 25% Football Partnership to assist its Match Costs 18% ongoing activities on behalf of Football Development 10% Scottish clubs. Other Administrative Costs 9% Departmental Costs 3%

SCOTTISH FA ANNUAL REVIEW 41 COMMERCIAL REVIEW

The Scottish FA’s commercial operation performed well in 2016 in challenging market conditions. Television and radio income held up strongly, while an exceptional William Hill Scottish Cup campaign delivered revenues well ahead of budget.

With only one home friendly, sponsorship of the Scottish Cup In the arena of Football versus Denmark in March, plus one and extended our commercial Development, the very lifeblood home FIFA World Cup qualifier, partnership to include the William of the game, McDonald’s, Tesco against Lithuania in October, we Hill South Stand, deepening their Bank, Mars and Bank of Scotland all experienced weak match revenues commitment to both the Scottish maintained long-term relationships from international football. This was, FA and Hampden Park Limited to with the Scottish FA and continued however, counterbalanced by almost £5.9m. their unrivalled commitment strong growth in the Scottish Cup, to growing the game from the where a Celtic versus Rangers semi- Vauxhall continued as the valued grassroots up. final delivered a sell-out crowd at headline sponsor of all International Hampden Park, which was repeated squads, while adidas maintained Meanwhile Lidl, a relatively new for the final between Rangers and a high profile as kit sponsor and partner in community football, saw Hibernian in May. supplier of all professional and their Skills Centres programme go replica sportswear carrying the from strength to strength expanding Asa result, our financial distribution Scotland brand. JD Sports and to over 300 centres within the first 18 to participating clubs was the Tennent’s continued to be first-class months of sponsorship. Specsavers highest recorded in recent seasons. sponsors and commercial partners sustained their superbly humorous Sponsorship revenues also held up in their respective categories. sponsorship of Scotland’s referees well with William Hill, having renewed while we were delighted to welcome

42 SECTION 3 - IMPROVING FOOTBALL’S FINANCES energy giants SSE to our portfolio of national youth teams and Club partners. Their four-year agreement Academy Scotland. to sponsor the Scottish Women’s Cup is particularly timely as the Digital technology now allows us to girls game grows exponentially live stream matches via social media on the back of the success of Anna and we’ll be utilising this opportunity Signeul’s Scotland Women’s squad, in more extensively to broadcast qualifying for the 2017 UEFA Women’s matches involving Scotland national European Championship Finals, and youth teams and club academies on the increasing pro le of clubs such in the Scottish Youth Cup. We’ll also as Glasgow City FC and Hibernian enable fans to view matches in Ladies FC, following their Champions the earlier rounds of the William Hill League exploits. Scottish Cup as well as taking the trophy into the communities and Last but not least we are further clubs which form the bedrock of the indebted to the many smaller game in our country. sponsors, partners and licensees – including Vets Now, O Publishing, In 2017 fans can also look forward to Avia Signs, Pannini, Walker Slater, a big focus on the girls’ and women’s The Football Company, EA Games, game, particularly around the Euro Source Lab and many more – for the 2017 finals, as well as a new website valuable contribution they all make and ticketing system, towards the in supporting the Scottish game. end of the year. These platforms Without all of our partners, our multi- will enable the next renewal cycle million pound investment in Football for membership of the Scotland Development and Performance Supporters Club, as we progress into simply wouldn’t be possible. the 2018-19 qualifying programme The market in which football plays is for Euro 2020, as well as an improved particularly competitive and the ticketing operation at the event itself, game in Scotland has no divine right in which Glasgow and Hampden to succeed in the face of such stiff Park will feature as host city and competition. To this end we are venue for the group stages of this seeking to transform our commercial prestigious competition. operation by making it more fan- focussed and by leveraging the insights we uncover to deliver better value for our customers.

We are investing more heavily in research and partnering with groups such as Supporters Direct Scotland to ensure that the biggest single source of revenue in the Scottish game – the fans – are listened to and their needs are factored into every decision we make.

We’re also focussing on producing better plans to ensure we strike the right balance between those which generate essential funds for the game in the short-term – our Scotland and Scottish Cup brands – with those which require a longer- term investment to yield commercial returns, especially the girls’ and women’s game, grassroots football and elite youth development.

In the latter, we are committed to showcasing the pipeline of talented players, both male and female, across our Performance Schools,

SCOTTISH FA ANNUAL REVIEW 43 MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

We have made significant changes in the way we communicate with fans and manage the Scottish FA brands. Our digital channels are core to our strategy of putting fans at the heart of everything we do, delivering reach and the perfect platform for interactive engagement.

Scotland The feedback from fans who attended was excellent and, again, We launched a new marketing this is an initiative we plan to repeat campaign - This Time - in support in 2017 as well as rolling out a number of the Men’s A National Team’s bid of other ideas to improve the match to qualify for the World Cup Finals experience. Our marketing wasn’t in Russia in 2018. Developed by restricted to home games. For Glasgow-based marketing agency the England v Scotland game in Frame, This Time taps into the November we focussed on the fans enduring optimism of Scotland fans and achieved our most watched everywhere that ‘this time’ we’re Facebook video of all time with our going to make it, a level of loyalty Mannequin Challenge, filmed on a and resilience which simply makes Glasgow-London train, reaching an the Tartan Army the best fans in audience of 1.9 million with 480,000 world football. unique viewers.

As a reward for their commitment we At youth level we also piloted the also piloted a number of initiatives live streaming of matches, with great designed to enhance the fans success. Every match in the Under-16 experience of visiting Hampden Park. Victory Shield tournament, held at At our first home qualifier against ORIAM in November, was streamed Lithuania in October, fans arriving via You Tube and Facebook Live at Queen Street Station were able with real-time goal clips being to access a free shuttle bus service pushed to Twitter. The Scotland to Hampden. team, featuring players such as Celtic’s Karamoko Dembele and The trial was a great success and will Billy Gilmour of Rangers, attracted be repeated and expanded in 2017. over 400,000 views of their matches, At the same match we also piloted demonstrating a real appetite a ‘Fans Zone’ experience within the amongst fans to see how the future stadium for 500 Scotland Supporters of Scottish football is shaping up. Club members, who enjoyed free

drinks, music and entertainment prior to kick-off.

44 SECTION 3 - IMPROVING FOOTBALL’S FINANCES SOCIAL STATS

NATIONAL TEAM +37,866 likes 2015 - 425,805 | 2016 - 463,671

SCOTTISH CUP +13,006 likes 2015 - 43,991 | 2016 - 56,997

SCOTTISH FA +51,240 followers 2015 - 135,305 | 2016 - 186,545

Scottish Cup Scottish FA The 2015-16 competition culminated Followers for our @ScottishFA Twitter in a historic win for Hibernian at account increased by almost 40%, Hampden in May but began much giving us a strong platform with NATIONAL TEAM earlier. From the preliminary rounds which to engage fans and all other +2,749 subscribers onwards we increased our online stakeholders in Scottish football. focus and created unique content However research shows that we 2015 - 10,154 | 2016 - 12,903 and coverage across all of our digital need to do more to enhance the channels, including a relaunched reputation of the Association by SCOTTISH CUP Instagram page. Our highlights shining a spotlight on the great work +1,881 subscribers package in particular proved to be undertaken in Football Development, very popular, with our Goal of the the significant successes of our 2015 - 5,401 | 2016 - 7,282 Round feature continuing to grow Performance strategy and the great fan engagement. Subscribers to growth being experienced in the our Scottish Cup You Tube channel Girl’s and Women’s game. These increased by 35% and Facebook areas will be a major focus in 2017. likes grew by over 13000. Throughout the early rounds of the 2016-17 competition our focus remained on NATIONAL TEAM raising the profile of smaller clubs +20,000 followers through our featured matches and 2016 - 70,348 previews. This included live social media coverage from matches at SCOTTISH CUP Turiff, Cumbernauld and Buckie. For the first time ever we created unique +1,500 followers Snapchat filters for every game in New account that is Rounds 1-3, encouraging younger gathering traction fans in particular to engage with the Scottish Cup in a new way and achieving over 150,000 views. TOTAL SOCIAL AUDIENCE: OVER 800,000 inc. Snapchat not mentioned above

SCOTTISH FA ANNUAL REVIEW 45 SCOTLAND SUPPORTERS CLUB

The Scotland Supporters Club continues to be ever-popular among fans of the national team.

Over 29,000 fans signed up for the 2016-2017 membership cycle of the Scotland Supporters Club to watch Gordon Strachan’s men battle it out in Group F in a bid to reach the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals in Russia. Over 10,000 members also bought a season ticket guaranteeing them their favourite seat at Hampden Park for Scotland’s home matches against Lithuania, Slovenia, England, Malta and Slovakia.

Scotland supporters continued to do the country proud, both at home and abroad. Matches in Malta and Slovakia saw the Supporters Club travel in great numbers while 13,700 members travelled to Wembley and gave it their all during Scotland’s first competitive match south of the border for 17 years. This bumper allocation, which represented 15% of Wembley’s capacity, was secured by the Scottish FA’s Supporters Centre due to the huge demand for the fixture.

46 SECTION 3 - IMPROVING FOOTBALL’S FINANCES No doubt members of the Scotland These focus groups were a huge A pre-match Fan Zone, exclusive to Supporters Club will continue to success, with Scottish FA chief Scotland Supporters Club members, play a huge part in any success on executive Stewart Regan coming took place prior to the first home the pitch, as Group F progresses along to hear about the fans’ match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup towards its conclusion in late 2017. experience first-hand. Three focus qualifying campaign. 500 Supporters Their support is absolutely vital and groups were held in , Club members came along to will undoubtedly continue to give Dundee and Inverness, where this free event to enjoy a live Q&A the team a lift both home and away, valuable feedback was received sessions with Scotland legends, free and throughout every inevitable twist from supporters each evening. More refreshments and a host of other and turn remaining in the qualifying such sessions will be conducted in features and activities. campaign. We all retain the hope 2017 as the Scottish FA’s Supporters that ‘This Time’ we’re going to make it. Centre aims to get closer to Scotland More such events are planned fans and give them a greater say in throughout 2017 and beyond, as The unwavering commitment and how their club is run. the Scotland Supporters Club aims loyalty of the Scotland fans doesn’t to bring members closer to go unnoticed and we are always Members of the Scotland Supporters Scotland and our players. As we keen to learn from their experiences. Club receive a range of exclusive plan and prepare for launching To this end, a number of focus benefits, from discounted tickets the membership package for the groups were held to give members a and the opportunity to guarantee 2018-2019 cycle, we look forward chance to voice their opinion about their seat for every home game, to to engaging with Scotland fans to the Scotland Supporters Club and priority access to away match tickets ensure we continue to evolve the following Scotland. In particular we and a variety of partner offers and Scotland Supporters Club to meet were keen to understand how we discounts. In 2016, these benefits also their needs. can help make it easier for them to included access to exclusive events book tickets, travel to games and and ‘money can’t buy’ experiences, enjoy the match day experience. such as attending squad training sessions and meeting the players.

SCOTTISH FA ANNUAL REVIEW 47 BUSINESS CLUB

The objective of making the Scottish FA Business Club the most coveted and valuable in the country was a key driver in a year of transition and evolution for the club under the guidance of the new Head of Business Development, Ross Hardie.

Expanding the club to 40 members partnered with YSC, the world’s required a review of existing provision foremost independent leadership and enhancement of the calendar consultancy, to deliver The Fast of events outwith game time. Forward Series, a number of practical leadership events featuring marquee To that end, a series of new business speakers and panels, to not only events have been introduced, provide opportunities for Business offering practical leadership Club members to network but to seminars, networking breakfasts, shine a light on the Business Club member showcase events, spotlight by opening these events up to dinners and more. The Business Club non-members.

48 SECTION 3 - IMPROVING FOOTBALL’S FINANCES The first event attracted over 50 Management, Deans Civil whilst extra member benefits, businesses, many of whom were Engineering, American Express such as unique discounts at The non-members and who had no and more. Diamond Studio and a free annual previous awareness of the Business membership to 29 Private Members’ Club. These events, coupled with a Attracting new business and ensuring Club add yet more value. more focused approach to who is the retention of existing members prospected and recruited, has seen to create a world-class, money- Finally, a new Business Club video the membership return to practically can’t-buy member experience has has been created to showcase the same level as pre-renewals, with been an important strategy. The the benefits of joining whilst the 13 new members since renewal in matchday function continues to marketing team will produce a new September 2016, compared to one be an exceptional event and has Business Club brochure and inventory new member in the entire period been elevated by the addition to accurately convey the value of of September 2015 to August 2016. of interactive GAME and Virtual the club to potential new members, The Business Club has also had Reality Zones, whilst the level of regardless of their personal or a focus on growing outside of research and planning of away business objectives. Glasgow, with several new members match experiences has increased in the Edinburgh area now on board. to ensure members enjoy the very New members include premium best of hospitality our host city has small-to-medium enterprises, to offer. Additional VIP events such mid-sized and blue-chip businesses as Spotlight Dinners provide more such as Search Consultancy, opportunities to network and rub DJ Alexander, Cornelian Asset shoulders with well-known faces

SCOTTISH FA ANNUAL REVIEW 49 HAMPDEN PARK LTD

Hampden Park Limited enjoyed a very successful year in 2016 with four national cup finals, four world-class concerts and continued progress in the competitive conferencing and banqueting sector.

The year started with Ross County’s first Scottish Cup success in 114 years stunning victory over Celtic in after a dramatic stoppage-time the Betfred League Cup semi- winner by David Gray secured a final in January. This success was 3-2 victory. superseded in March, when The Staggies returned to the National Hundreds of young footballers made Stadium and claimed their first major their mark at Hampden Park playing trophy after defeating Hibernian 2-1 in last season’s Scottish Schools’ with a 90th-minute winner in the final. Senior Shield, Youth Cup and Amateur Cup finals. The Petrofac Cup was won by Rangers with victory over Peterhead Hampden’s reputation as an iconic in front of 48,000 spectators in April. venue on the international stage was Rangers returned to Hampden the enhanced when Bruce Springsteen, following week to defeat Celtic in Coldplay, Rihanna and Beyoncé all the William Hill Scottish Cup semi-final rocked the stadium in the summer. after a thrilling 90 minutes, extra time and a tense penalty shoot-out. The Stone Roses will be next to relish the legendary energy created by Hibernian’s semi final victory over Hampden’s crowd in June. Dundee United ensured a highly anticipated final against Rangers The national team’s world cup in May. Hibernian celebrated their campaign resumed with a draw

50 SECTION 3 - IMPROVING FOOTBALL’S FINANCES against Lithuania, which was quickly All of our Skyboxes and both followed by this season’s Betfred Cup north lounges have recently been semi-finals in October. Celtic lifted completely re-furbished to provide the first trophy of the 2016/17 season modern, bright and functional areas after a 3-0 win over Aberdeen in that have been highly acclaimed November. on matchday and will be hired on a daily basis for business use. Hampden’s strong and valued The installation of two new giant partnership with both William Hill scoreboards commences in 2017. and Tennent’s continue to flourish as we seek mutually beneficial Whether it be the Scottish Football opportunities. Museum, the Scottish Football Hall of Fame, the Sports Medicine Clinic, Long-term catering partner, Sodexo, auditorium, corporate facilities, cafe, also enjoyed an excellent year at the the various football administration stadium. Sodexo share Hampden’s offices, football or music fans, vision of increasing awareness of the Hampden, Scotland’s National excellent and flexible facilities within Stadium, continues to welcome the stadium which is generating new thousands of visitors from all over the business and, importantly, securing country and beyond every week. repeat business.

SCOTTISH FA ANNUAL REVIEW 51 SCOTTISH FOOTBALL MUSEUM

An exciting variety of groundbreaking activities, including multi-sport heritage projects and challenging exhibitions, have been undertaken over the last year.

Special Exhibitions and cricket. The Scottish Football a website was created (www. An exhibition exploring some of Museum secured funding from sportsheritagescotland.co.uk) world football’s greatest rivalries, Museums Galleries Scotland to which promotes the history of football from Boca Juniors and River Plate create a one-year pilot scheme in Scotland as well as the history of to Real Madrid and Barcelona, entitled the Memories Project which each of the other sports. The website was a popular attraction within will establish memories projects, also holds digital collections to the museum over the last year. This similar to Football Memories, for support the reminiscence work of special exhibition was replaced the sports of rugby, shinty, golf the participating sports memories by The Game We Used to Play; a and cricket. As part of the project groups. series of displays based around the reminiscences of people from our national network of Football Memories groups. Topics within this exhibition range from memories of the Hibernian Famous Five and Falkirk’s victory in the Scottish Cup Final of 1957 to the visit of Moscow Dynamo to in 1945. The exhibition and wider project has provided a platform for people living with dementia, enabling them to share their vivid football memories to younger audiences and has also helped to challenge stigmas surrounding the subject of dementia.

Sports Heritage Scotland The Scottish Football Museum and Scottish FA are co-founders of Sports Heritage Scotland; a multi-sport heritage partnership involving football, golf, rugby, shinty, curling

52 SECTION 3 - IMPROVING FOOTBALL’S FINANCES HAMPDEN SPORTS CLINIC

2016 has seen a year of growth for the Sports Medicine Centre with an increase in the range of services provided and, as a result, client numbers.

As part of its status as a Charitable With the support of William Hill and UEFA’s Advanced Pitchcare course Trust the Centre provides expert in partnership with The Scottish FA which provides training for doctors sports medicine, physiotherapy, and PFA Scotland, the Centre co- across member countries. sports science and sports massage ordinates the Support Within Sport to a number of sporting groups and programme which provides help and As before, the Centre provides individuals. We have expanded the support for those with mental health services to many governing bodies range of health and fitness packages issues. This programme is available of sport in Scotland and contributes we offer to the general public, for players, coaches and referees in to the teaching at BSc, Masters sportspeople and Scottish FA staff. the professional game with resources and PhD level at the University being developed for other groups of Glasgow. The Centre staff, and in particular within . the Chief Executive, provide support for a number of departments Chief Executive, Dr John Maclean, within the Scottish FA including at was appointed to the UEFA Medical the National Performance Centre, Committee in 2016 and teaches on Oriam, in Edinburgh. These include doctor and physiotherapy support for national teams, medical audit for club licencing, contributions to football development and coaching courses, provision of staff and medical equipment for matches. The Centre is the base for the National Sports First Aid course financially supported by the Scottish Football Partnership which provides practical training of coaches to minimise the risk to players at all levels of the game in Scotland. The Centre provides the key service of cardiac screening, available to all SPFL players at no cost to the club which looks to identify heart problem which, if undetected, may result in sudden death.

SCOTTISH FA ANNUAL REVIEW 53 SECTION 4

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54 SECTION 4 - LEADING THE GAME SCOTTISH FA ANNUAL REVIEW 55 CONVENTION

The Scottish FA hosted its third annual Convention at Hampden Park in December.

The purpose of the Scottish FA Robert Rowan, Head of Football “We’re looking at players who have Convention is to offer all members a Operations at Brentford FC, made fallen out the system from Chelsea, forum to share best practice, discuss a huge impression on the audience Arsenal, Tottenham, Manchester current trends and participate in by providing a first-clas case study United, Man City, because it’s workshops all geared to improving on the mathematical model that inevitable they will make a few the game at every level. now underpins the decision-making mistakes, that’s the difficulty of at the Championship club. He also recruitment - it’s very hard to predict The Convention is the centrepiece outlined why Brentford elected to development.” of the Scottish FA Congress, a forum favour a B Team over an academy that is now fully representative structure. The success of the Scotland’s of the Scottish football family Women’s National Team was also with the incorporation of PFA “A lot of football clubs have recognised, with national coach Scotland, Coaches’ and Managers’ a hierarchy of first team and Anna Signeul leading a panel Association, sportscotland, Scottish academy,” he began. “While I discussion on how reaching the Senior Football Referees’ Association understand the concept, Brentford’s Women’s EURO 2017 Finals for the and Scottish Football Writers’ needs were different. We believe first time can be a catalyst for Association. that, like in business, to maximise the increased participation and potential in your assets you need to attendance at all levels. The Convention was hosted by BBC give them the best resources. Scotland’s Richard Gordon and the Sports marketing also played a popular broadcaster, Eilidh Barbour, “We sign players on two or three-year prominent part in the day examining and began with an update from a contracts in that elite age group, the case of Hibernian’s William Hill Performance Working Group panel from 17 to 21, where there aren’t so Scottish Cup marketing campaign on the proposals for Project Brave, many variables or influential factors. with their Head of Marketing and the next phase of the strategy. Commercial – and incoming Scottish

56 SECTION 4 - LEADING THE GAME FA Head of Communications - “This was another great example of Greig Mailer leading a panel us covering some really interesting including Chris Samson, owner of topics. We wanted to look internally the Sports Marketing Scotland blog and focus on Scottish people who and Andy McLaughlin, Commercial are making a difference this year. Director for Braehead Clan. Four workshops also added an “We were treated to some really interactive element to the day, innovative presentations including focusing on Supporter Liaison one from Robert Rowan who is Head Officers, equality and inclusion, of Football Operations at Brentford. mental health support and building He gave us an insight to the models better relationships between they use, utilising mathematical clubs, players and match officials statistics and also closing their through improving relations and academy to focus on their B squad fan perceptions. which is a different approach but interesting to hear about. “We’ve had some fantastic speakers over the last three years from other “We had so many people who countries and other teams,” said attended the Convention, allowing Stewart Regan, Chief Executive. us all to come together as a family to discuss a range of topics.”

SCOTTISH FA ANNUAL REVIEW 57 EQUALITY & DIVERSITY

The Scottish Football Association is committed to ensuring that football in Scotland is open to all and that barriers, real and perceived, are removed, particularly in relation to under-represented groups covered under the UK Equality Act 2010.

The protected characteristics Currently holding the Intermediate We now live in an increasingly diverse covered include: level accreditation, and working society. Scotland has a population towards the Advanced level of the of nearly five and a half million • Age UK Equality Standard for Sport, the people and within that you have • Sexual Orientation Scottish FA have recently appointed four percent from an ethnic minority • Race a new Diversity Manager, Hala Ousta, background with a gender split of • Religion and Belief striving towards leading and further 51 percent female and 49 percent • Sex embedding equality and diversity male. 20 percent of the population • Disability both at a strategic and operational have a disability and 1.3 percent • Gender Reassignment, level to ensure football is accessible identify themselves as Lesbian, • Pregnancy and Maternity for all. Gay and Bisexual within Scotland. • Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scot Gov, Census 2011)

58 SECTION 4 - LEADING THE GAME We want to be representative girls participation at all levels. We of what Scotland looks like. We also have a Disability Development “It is crucial that recognise our duty to be diverse and Officer who builds capacity we want those numbers to mirror within clubs so they can be more we, as a collective what we have in our association. inclusive of those with disabilities. society, continue to This includes the development of empower diverse and Within the first year of the role, the Cerebral Palsy squads and the we’ve developed partnerships Learning Disability squads within under-represented and relationships with a number the association, which have both communities and of relevant equality organisations been successful in recent national – LEAP Sports, Stonewall Scotland, tournaments. inspire a cultural shift Equality Network, ICON Awards, towards advancing Women in Football, Scottish Furthermore, we were recently equality, participation Women in Sport, BEMIS Scotland, invited to speak at the FIFA Scottish Disability Sport, the Scottish Conference for Equality and and leadership in all Government and Sportscotland, Inclusion which provided great aspects of our sport.” to name a few – who will support recognition and an opportunity us in our journey towards a more for the Scottish FA to share our best inclusive game. practice and positive work around Hala Ousta, diversity in and through sport. Diversity Manager Just recently we formed the Equality and Diversity Advisory Board (EDAB), This has given the association a which provides guidance and better understanding of equality ensures that our commitment to issues, legislation and best practice, inclusion, equality and diversity is and also given us the opportunity to embedded throughout the Scottish better share ideas and experiences FA´s structures, plans and activities. internally and outwith. There is now a strategic direction and increased We were one of the first governing motivation, as individual efforts are bodies to sign up to the LGBT charter now part of a shared investment. established by the Equality Network The Scottish FA also understands which aims to tackle homophobia that there is room for improvement in and increasing LGBT inclusion terms of football offerings for minority within Scottish Sport, and we work groups and staff diversity, which they in partnership with many of the endeavour to works towards and different LGBT groups as part of further enhance. a national co-ordinating group. Hala said: “It is crucial that we, We have various projects at a as a collective society, continue grassroots level around equalities to empower diverse and under- and inclusion, one of which is the represented communities and inspire ‘Diversity and Inclusion Project’ a cultural shift towards advancing focusing on ethnic minority and LGBT equality, participation and participation, which engages more leadership in all aspects of our sport. than 50 diverse, under-represented community groups. We do this “Through football and sport we through a number of ways, including can foster their voices and present our annual multicultural festival, a unique platform to work towards which features 16 diverse men’s making football a welcoming game teams and four diverse women’s for all in Scotland.” teams. This event has featured more than 20 nationalities and seen an increase in ethnic minority female participation as players and coaches.

We’ve recently appointed a Head of Girls & Women’s supporting the regional Girls and Women’s Development Officers working with grassroots clubs and communities to help enable them to increase

SCOTTISH FA ANNUAL REVIEW 59 COMPLIANCE REVIEW

Well into its sixth season, the Judicial Panel Protocol (JPP) is now a firmly-established feature of governance at the Scottish FA. The cornerstones of the JPP remain the clearly stated rules and procedures, a considered approach to the raising of cases by the Compliance Officer, and the determination of cases raised by independent Tribunals.

Whatever variances in the level of significant reduction in retrospective appellate activity may well be business referred to the Compliance action taken by the Compliance seen as an endorsement of the Officer, the sifting process in Officer. Thus the high of 23 cases in JPP, it is acknowledged that every determining what cases should be 2014/15, reduced to only four matters disciplinary process needs to strive taken forward has produced figures in 2015/16 with the same number to improve. relating to matters proceeding to of Compliance Officer References Notices of Complaints that vary only raised thus far in Season 2016/17. The JPP recognises the need to marginally since 2011/12. continually review its procedures and Elsewhere the direction of travel is its rules with its stakeholders. In that Importantly, the JPP also continues upwards. Perhaps assisted by the regard and additional to the formal to deliver resolution of ordinary track growth of availability of performance Rules Revision Process, 2016 saw the business within a period of a month footage, Player References rose in newly instituted On-Field Working or thereby. Indeed the importance Season 2015/16 to a total 27 cases. Group commence its meetings. of expeditious justice has seen That figure appears set to an increased emphasis in season be outstripped in 2016/17. The goal remains, as ever, the fair and 2016/17 on Fixed Offers of Suspension expeditious provision of disciplinary – obviating the need for a hearing. Only one matter was brought to a justice in a footballing context. Judicial Panel Appellate Tribunal In the Fast Track system, procedural in Season 2015/16, with one such changes made following stakeholder appeal still to be determined this consultation has continued the season. Whilst that low level of

60 SECTION 4 - LEADING THE GAME 2015/16 DISPOSALS TABLE OF COMPLIANCE OFFICER REFERENCES 2015/16 Number of Number Cases to of Number of Not Disposal 27 March 2017 Offence Accepted Proved Cases Cases Proved in Season 2015/16 2016/17 Total 4 3 1 0 Total Number of Matters Referred to the 385 252 Compliance Officer Violent Conduct 1 1 0 0

No Action or Warning Letter provided 151 93 Spitting 1 1 0 0

Notice of Complaint Fixed Suspension Simulation 2 1 1 0 23 31 Accepted

Notice of Complaint Admitted 59 39 TABLE OF COMPLIANCE OFFICER Notice of Complaint Proved 41 13 REFERENCES 2016/17 TO 27 MARCH 2017 Notice of Complaint Proved in Part 9 2 Number of Not Offence Accepted Proved Cases Proved Notice of Complaint Not Proved 4 1 Total 4 2 1 1 Notice of Complaint Withdrawn 5 3 Violent Conduct 2 1 0 1 Compliance Officer Reference 3 2 Accepted Mistaken Identity 1 1 0 0

Compliance Officer Reference Proved 1 1 Simulation 1 0 1 0 Compliance Officer Reference Refused 0 1

Compliance Officer Reference 23 16 Considered but not Raised SELECTED COMPARATIVE FIGURES

Player Reference Upheld 13 17

Player References Refused 14 8

Player References Withdrawn 5 5 2 011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 to 16/17 27 March Player Reference Lodged Late 1 0 Total Number of Cases Referred Player Misconduct Reviews 31 NA 283 333 324 371 385 252 to Compliance Officer Cases Not Yet Disposed of 2 21 Cases where No Formal Action 91 147 128 185 171 93 PLAYER REFERENCES 2015/16 taken Number of Cases Total Cases Upheld Dismissed 191 186 188 183 196 115 Offence Determined* 15/16 15/16 15/16 Total Number of Total 27 13 14 12 10 5 23 4 4 CO References** Serious Foul Play 8 4 4 Total Number of 31 18 25 20 27 30 Violent Conduct 9 6 3 Player References

Denying a Goal scoring Number of Cases 7 1 6 2 2 4 ****4 1 1 Opportunity Appealed

Caution for Simulation 3 2 1

PLAYER REFERENCES 2016/17 TO 27 MARCH 2017

Total Upheld Dismissed Withdrawn Offence Cases 16/17 16/17 16/17 16/17

Total 30 17 8 5

Serious Foul Play 11 5 5 1

Violent Conduct 5 3 1 1 * This includes Ordinary Track Cases, Fast Track Cases, and Player Misconduct Denying a Review Complaints . It does not include matters where the Notices of Complaint Goal scoring 4 3 0 1 were withdrawn. The Fast Track Cases include Compliance Officer Referrals raised Opportunity whether the Fixed Suspension is accepted or not. It also includes all Player References proceeding to a Hearing BUT NOT Player References lodged late or Withdrawn. ** As Caution 6 4 2 0 above this includes Compliance Officer Referrals raised whether the Fixed Suspension is accepted, or not. *** includes all Player References proceeding to a Hearing BUT Mistaken Identity 4 2 0 2 NOT Player References lodged late or Withdrawn. **** Includes for the first time the Compliance Officers Appeal against Unduly Lenient disposal.

SCOTTISH FA ANNUAL REVIEW 61 CHILD WELLBEING & PROTECTION

The Scottish FA’s initial commitment to children’s safeguarding and wellbeing has been extended to the implementation and embedding of a children’s rights-based approach.

This is recognised within policy and A key development has been with Police Scotland, Children First procedure documents, and also the volunteer recruitment and and the NSPCC. An Independent across training and ongoing support appointment of 20 young people Review has been established which for adults involved in delivering aged between 16-25 years as our was informed by adult survivors of football to under-18 players. Youth Ambassadors of Change. sexual abuse in football, ensuring Working alongside Hala Ousta, our the lessons learned from the review Arlene Leary was appointed as Diversity and Inclusion Manager, address their needs as well as Children’s Rights and Wellbeing we were awarded funding through offering some understanding to Officer, being tasked with integrating the UEFA Captains of Change previous failures and deficiencies. the fundamentals of rights and programme. This has allowed for Support has also been put in wellbeing to coach and referee the creation of Youth Congress place for survivors to ensure any education as well as informing and where our 20 Youth Ambassadors help required for their recovery is advocating for our young players. of Change come together considered to meet their individual three times a year while also needs. This support is being Building on the success of the actively pursue consultation and facilitated by partnerships with Unicef International Learning Set engagement opportunities with Rape Crisis Scotland and Victim being established, the Scottish FA children and young people. As their Support Scotland. Board issued a Directive for Child works develops, Youth Congress will Wellbeing and Protection to support then inform the senior management While this has been a challenging all of our members to adopt and decision making processes. These time, it has also demonstrated implement the same documents young people are supported and the joint up work that has been and practice to ensure consistency empowered by Youth Engagement successful and is still developing. across the whole game. Jen Malone Officer, Scott Galloway. The longer- Ultimately the combination of was seconded into the Child term intention being that the model the roles and approach is further Wellbeing and Protection created within the Scottish FA can continuing to raise awareness, Co-ordinator role to directly be applied across our membership. understanding and confidence in support our Affiliated National creating the safest environments Associations and recognised In responding to the non-recent possible for children and young leagues to comply with and allegations of child sexual abuse people involved in Scottish football. implement the best practice in Scottish football, the Scottish identified within the Directive. FA have been working closely

62 SECTION 4 - LEADING THE GAME ATTENDENCE REGISTER 2016

Scottish FA Board: Alan McRae, Rod Non-professional Game Board: Alan John Nelms, David Reid, Alistair Wilkie, Petrie, Stewart Regan, Ralph Topping, McRae, Rod Petrie, Stewart Regan, Finlay Noble, John McCabe, Richard Mike Mulraney, Tom Johnston, Barrie Thomas McKeown, Tom Johnston, John Shaw MBE, Charles R Gallacher, Tom Jackson (INED), Gary Hughes (INED) Gold, John Campbell, Fiona Cardwell, Johnston, John Watson, Callum Shanks, David Little, John Greenhorn, Colin Justine Mitchell, David Little. Professional Game Board: Alan Holden. McRae, Rod Petrie, Stewart Regan, Neil Congress Football Family Doncaster, Ralph Topping, Duncan Fraser, Congress: Alan McRae, Rod Petrie, Representatives: Fraser Wishart, Walter Stewart Robertson, Mike Mulraney, Sandy Stewart Regan, Andrew Dickson, Malcolm McAdam, Crawford Allan, Mel Young, Stables, Dr Andrew Waddell. Mackay, Ken Ferguson, Eric Drysdale, Mark Guidi, Neil Bone. Council/ Congress Board Referee Licensing NPGB PGB Council/ Congress Board Referee Licensing NPGB PGB

A. McRae 3 9 – – 3 6 Alternate R.M. Petrie 3 8 – – 4 7 A. McMenemy – – – – 1 –

C. Allan 3 – – – – – Co-opted N. Bone 3 – – – – – Members T. Brown 2 – – – 1 – R. Topping – 7 – – – 5 Ms F. Cardwell 1 – – – 4 – N. Doncaster – – – – – 7 A. Dickson 2 – – – 0 – P. Lawwell – 3 – – – 2 C.R. Gallacher 1 – – – 0 – A. Freeland – – 3 – – – M. Guidi 2 – – – 0 – I. Fyfe – – 4 – – – T. Johnston 3 9 – – 4 – W. Young – – 4 – – – D. Little – – – – 4 – E. Smith – – 3 – – – W. Macadam 3 – – – – – T. Murphy – – 1 – – – M. Mackay M.B.E. 1 – – – – – C. Paterson – – – 4 – – Ms L. Martin C.B.E. 2 – – – – – E. Cameron – – – 4 – –– J. McCabe 3 – – 6 – – D. Fraser – – – – – 5 Ms J. Mitchell 2 – – – – – A. Waddell – – – – – 5 M. Mulraney – 4 – – – 6 A. Cowan – – – 7 – – F. Noble 3 – – 7 – – D. McNaught – – – 5 – – D. Reid 1 – 2 – – – I. Brines – – 3 – – – C. Shanks 2 – – – – – C. Murray – – 4 – – – R.W. Shaw M.B.E. 3 – – 7 – – S. Stables – – – – – 6 J. Watson 3 – – – – Ms A. McKeown – – – 7 – – F. Wishart 3 – – – – 1 S. Brown – – 2 – – – E. Drysdale 1 – – – – S. Robertson – – – – – 3 A. Wilkie 1 – – – – M. Cryans – – 2 – – – M. Young 1 – – – – INED S. Regan 3 9 0 0 4 6 Barrie Jackson – 7 – – – – T. McKeown 0 0 0 0 4 – Gary Hughes – 8 – – –– – C. Holden 0 0 0 0 4 – J. Campbell 0 0 0 0 2 – J. Gold 0 0 0 0 3 – J. Greenhorn 0 0 0 0 3 –

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