2018 ANNUAL REVIEW SCOTTISH FA • 2018 ANNUAL REVIEW Scottish FA, Hampden Park, Glasgow, G42 9AY. 0141 616 6000 SCOTTISH FA ONLINE: Email: [email protected] 2018 ANNUAL REVIEW Website: www.scottishfa.co.uk Twitter: @ScottishFA CONTENTS 04 Scottish FA In Numbers IMPROVING FOOTBALL’S 06 President’s Report FINANCES 42 Financial Report PERFORMANCE OFFICE BEARERS: 44 Commercial Activities 10 JD Performance Schools President 46 Marketing And Communications 11 Project Brave Alan McRae 48 Digital Engagement 12 Pride Lab, Elite Coach Vice-President 49 Insight Rod Petrie Development, Pro Licence 50 Scotland Supporters Club Chief Executive 13 Oriam Ian Maxwell 14 National Youth Teams LEADING THE GAME as of 21 May 2018 16 Women’s National Team 54 Leading the Game 18 Men’s National Team 56 Referee Operations 20 Futsal 58 Compliance Review 21 Scottish Cup 60 Equality & Diversity 61 Children’s Wellbeing STRONG QUALITY GROWTH 62 Hampden Park Limited 24 Football for Life 63 UEFA EURO 2020 26 Cashback for Communities Designed and published 64 Scottish Football Museum 27 Tesco Bank on behalf of the 65 Hampden Sports Clinic Scottish FA by Ignition 28 Desire to Play Sports Media. www. 66 Convention 29 McDonald’s Grassroots Awards ignitionsportsmedia.com 67 Attendance Register The Scottish Football Association 30 Coach Education Limited is a private company 32 Big Lottery Fund limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, with its registered 34 Club Development office at Hampden Park, Glasgow G42 9AY and company number 36 Para-Football SC005453. 38 The Girl’s and Women’s Game 3 SCOTTISH FA • 2018 ANNUAL REVIEW SCOTTISH FA RECEIVED FROM BIG LOTTERY FUND TO DEVELOP COMMUNITY CLUBS INCREASE IN FEMALES GAINING COACHING CERTIFICATES PRO CONTRACTS FOR PERFORMANCE SCHOOL GRADUATES TRAINING SESSIONS AT ORIAM QUALITY MARK CLUBS REGISTERED FEMALE PLAYERS MILLION DISTRIBUTED TO CLUBS IN WILLIAM HILL FREE KICKS SCORED BY LEIGH SCOTTISH CUP SOCCER CENTRES FOR GIRLS GRIFFITHS VS ENGLAND INCREASE IN COACH EDUCATION COURSE ATTENDANCE ATTENDED WILLIAM HILL SCOTTISH CUP GAMES IN THE 16-17 SEASON WOMEN COMPLETED REGISTERED PLAYERS THE C LICENCE 4 SCOTTISH FA • 2018 ANNUAL REVIEW SCOTLAND’S NUMBER CHILDREN IN 2,200 PRIMARY SCHOOLS ENGAGED WITH TESCO BANK FOOTBALL CHALLENGE ONE SPORT FOLLOWED BY OF ADULTS IN THE COUNTRY ATTENDED OUR DEAF FOOTBALL FESTIVALS ADULT MALES PARTICIPATE IN REVENUE OF ALL YOUTH AGED SIXTEEN OR UNDER ISSUES REFERRED TO CURRENTLY PLAY COMPLIANCE OFFICER OVER SCOTLAND SUPPORTERS CLUB MEMBERS TV VIEWERS FOR THE TWO GAMES VERSUS ENGLAND YOUNG PEOPLE INVOLVED IN CASHBACK FOR COMMUNITIES PROGRAMMES ATTENDED SCOTLAND MATCHES AT HAMPDEN CRAIG THOMSON STEPPED IN THE LAST CAMPAIGN DOWN AFTER 15 YEARS OF INTERNATIONAL REFEREEING FIRST PARA-FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION IN THE WORLD YEAR ON YEAR GROWTH IN TURNOVER FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA CAPS FOR GEMMA FAY 5 SCOTTISH FA • 2018 ANNUAL REVIEW PRESIDENT’S REPORT his report will look There have been many model for our players and staff. back on our work in highlights across what has We are thrilled that she is with us 2017. Financially, it been another eventful 12 and driving the women’s game was a good year for months. I was immensely forward in Scotland. Tthe Scottish FA. £38.5 million in proud to have witnessed the Moving to the men’s national revenue was generated across development of the women’s the Group, a 7.5% increase year game in this country over the side, while the nation’s on year, driven by our portfolio last decade which culminated collective disappointment at of commercial and funding in our qualification, under Anna not qualifying for the play-offs partners, our broadcasting deals Signuel’s guidance, to the UEFA for the 2018 FIFA World Cup is, and a strong competitive match Women’s EURO 2017. Every and was, understandable, it was schedule including a home player, like Caroline Weir who nevertheless a mark of Gordon game against England in June at features on the front cover of Strachan’s capabilities – and the Hampden. this report, wore the Scotland squad’s belief in the coaching shirt with pride and are now team – that we recovered from I would like to place on record, inspiring the next generation of a poor first half of the campaign my appreciation to everyone young female footballers in this to get back into contention for a who invests in and supports country. play-off place. Scottish football. That investment takes many forms. We bid farewell to Anna after Notwithstanding our unbeaten Time, energy, commitment the tournament as she moved run in the group throughout and passion. Ticketing revenue, on to a new challenge and 2017, with the emergence of a commercial fees and funding welcomed back Shelley Kerr to younger generation of players We welcomed back it was, however, agreed that grants. It all adds up and fuels the Scottish FA who will now Shelley Kerr to the the work that we do from the lead our women’s national side. Scottish FA who a new national coach should will now lead our be recruited to provide fresh grassroots to our international Shelley is an impressive coach, women’s national squads. inspired leader and powerful role side impetus and a new direction as we prepare for the UEFA EURO 2020 qualifying campaign and also the forthcoming UEFA Nations League. We are grateful to Gordon and his staff for the passion, professionalism and commitment demonstrated since his appointment in January 2013. Hampden Park will play host to three Group Stage matches and a Round of 16 game for the UEFA EURO 2020. Our planning and stadium development work is rapidly gaining pace as we get ready for the tournament. We are determined to not only be terrific hosts but also to be there to compete. We pass our new Head Coach, Alex McLeish, his backroom team and the players our best wishes and support as they get ready for the competitive matches later in 2018. Our future beyond 2020 is also in our minds. Hampden or 6 SCOTTISH FA • 2018 ANNUAL REVIEW Murrayfield? A simple question but a hugely complex decision which the association is facing into the pending expiry of the existing lease for the use of Hampden Park, in 2020. A huge amount of work has been undertaken to consider the options open to us and review the the social, economic and emotional impact of any final decision. We are now nearing the completion of our work and are moving towards a decision that will provide clarity and will be crucial to determining our path “We pass our new Head Coach, Alex McLeish, his backroom team and the for the future. players our best wishes and support as they get ready for the competitive Last year I was also delighted to matches later in 2018.” welcome Kelty Hearts into the Scottish FA as they became our Her advice and fresh ideas will Scotland manager Following the turn of the year, 89th member club. I visited New Alex McLeish is Central Park to present their challenge and shape our plans pictured with our Chief Executive, Stewart certificate and meet some of and policies going forward. assistant coaches Regan, resigned from his post, James McFadden almost eight years after he the people at the club and it was Ana will also chair our Equality and Peter Grant, and goalkeeping took up the position. During his great to learn more about their & Advisory Diversity Board. coach Stevie tenure he helped drive a range of journey and their ambitions for Formed in 2017, bringing Woods (L-R) changes, including streamlining the future. Attaining a Scottish together a range of excellent the Scottish FA committee FA licence now provides them members, the group’s role is system, introducing a more with automatic entry into the to advise the Scottish FA on Scottish Cup and the pyramid equality issues and ensure that transparent and independent system. They are one of many we help ensure that football disciplinary process and clubs in the country who are in Scotland is open to all. We delivering a new performance striving to improve and we are want to make the game more strategy. Stewart worked proud of our club development inclusive and to do that we are tirelessly for the organisation, work which supports growth at aiming to secure the Advanced alongside Andrew McKinlay, our every level of the game. Level Equality Standard for Sport. Alan McRae Chief Operating Officer, who This is an important target for us welcome Kelty also departed and I would like to Our work to ensure that football Hearts as a Scottish to reach. FA Member Club place on record my thanks and is a safe sport for everyone appreciation to both of them for involved also remains at the top their commitment to Scottish of our agenda. The independent football. review into historical child abuse will be published in the coming Ian Maxwell has now taken the weeks. Recommendations will reins from 21 May as our new flow from that report and we Chief Executive. I look forward to will reiterate our commitment working closely with him as we to reassuring young players and take on the challenges facing our parents that Scottish football is game. I am sure you will join me a safe environment in which to in wishing him every success in play. the months and years ahead. Looking ahead, the Scottish As an association, as a group of FA faces a range of challenges clubs and as individuals involved as the sports, broadcasting in Scottish football, our mission and digital landscapes evolve. remains simple – to inspire a We need to be ready for those nation to love football.