Ian Maxwell

New Scotland Head Coach Sebastien Pocognoli is unveiled to the press alongside Scottish FA Chief Football Officer Craig Mulholland

SFA chief and a 20-year Rangers lesson he's taking to Hampden role

SFA Chief Executive Ian Maxwell has been weighing in on the subject of VAR

Readers' Letters: Let football fans hear discussions behind VAR judgments

SFA Vice President Andrew McKinlay, President Mike Mulraney and CEO Ian Maxwell at Hampden on Thursday. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

SFA chief on 'disgusting' Celtic penalty reaction as stance set on VAR

Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi (centre left) and Joel Ward (centre right) lift the FA Cup after the Emirates FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday May 17, 2025.

SPFL trio watch Crystal Palace situation with interest as SFA has say

Melissa Andreatta has been appointed as the new head coach of the Scotland Women's National Team. Cr: Getty Images.

Scotland confirm head coach appointment as Olympic coach agrees deal

Celtic's Liam Scales (R) pulls down Rangers' Vaclav Cerny at the edge of the penalty box during the Premier Sports Cup final. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

'Decisions will be wrong' - SFA chief on Rangers non-penalty award

Ian Maxwell who has told how he suffered an eyecare emergency that could have cost him the sight in one eye just before the Euros.

SFA chief reveals he needed emergency surgery to save eyesight

Glasgow Warriors captain Kyle Steyn, head coach Franco Smith and managing director Al Kellock at Hampden Park where the first leg of the 1872 Cup match against Edinburgh will be played on December 22. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Glasgow v Edinburgh at Hampden can be annual event, and alcohol will be allowed

L-R William Collum, Sarah Freel, Ian Maxwell, Jennifer Stephenson

All eyes on Specsavers as major new Scottish FA sponsorship deal is signed

The Scottish Gas Scottish Cup trophy at Hampden Park. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

SFA confirm new Scottish Cup TV deal as audience figures for final revealed

Willie Collum has been appointed the new Scottish FA head of refereeing. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Willie Collum lands top SFA job and hangs up whistle with immediate effect

The Scottish Cup final between Celtic and Rangers will go ahead at the same time as the Manchester derby FA Cup final. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Scottish Cup final kick-off time confirmed as decision made on FA Cup clash

Head of referee operations Crawford Allan will leave his role at the end of the season.

Scottish football braced for major refereeing change as Allan stands down

Scotland will have four matches before the start of Euro 2024.

Maxwell lifts lid on Scotland's Euro 2024 training base plans and friendlies

Stacked containers in the arrangement of the final draw stand at a terminal in the port of Hamburg at Elbphilharmonie, with the saltire shining bright.

Euro 2024 red carpet for Scotland: Tickets, Matuidi, lewd noises and own goals

Hampden Park is one of the host cities for Euro 2028.

Hampden to get 'realistic' Euro 2028 upgrade as lowest ticket price revealed

Pedro Martinez Losa's new Scotland contract takes him until 2027.

Martinez Losa signs new Scotland contract - length of deal and ambitions

VAR will be in operation from the second round of the Viaplay Cup. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

When VAR will be used in Viaplay Cup - change from 2022/23, 'improvements'

SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster hopes the performance of VAR will improve next season. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Doncaster braced for more Scottish football 'issues' but backs VAR to improve

Staff at Hampden Park work on the waterlogged pitch during Scotland's Euro 2024 qualifying win over Georgia. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Scotland v Georgia: Desperation to finish the game revealed, SFA's £1.5m concern

Scottish FA chief executive officer Ian Maxwell at Hampden Park. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

SFA chief defends VAR ahead of Premiership summit - '27 times we got it right'

SFA vice president Les Gray, president Mike Mulraney and chief executive officer Ian Maxwell following the association's agm at Hampden yesterday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

SFA chief makes Celtic and Rangers point over Conference League collapse

SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell has no fears over Celtic making an approach for Scotland manager Steve Clarke. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Steve Clarke to Celtic given short shrift after SFA contract 'masterstroke'

SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell had hoped a resolution for the introduction of a Conference League would be passed at the organisation's AGM on Tuesday. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Conference League vote scrapped despite SFA chief's self interest pleas

Clubs will vote on the Conference League proposals at the Scottish FA AGM on Tuesday. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Conference League vote: Celtic, Rangers and Hearts to find out B team future

Celtic and Inverness wil go head-to-head for the Scottish Cup at Hampden on Saturday. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Celtic v Inverness Scottish Cup final TV channel and FA Cup implications

Rangers B and Celtic B were involved in the Lowland League this season. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

How Conference League plans are starting to unravel, votes against, fan power

The Scottish Cup final between Celtic and Inverness will kick-off at 5.30pm at Hampden on Saturday. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Celtic v Inverness cup final set for BBC channel move if FA Cup final overruns

Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell believes the Conference League will benefit the national team. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

What SFA chief Maxwell said on VAR, Conference League, Scottish Cup final switch

Celtic will meet Inverness in the Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park on Saturday, June 3 at a rescheduled kick-off time. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

MSPs demand more answers from SFA over Scottish Cup final kick-off change

The Scottish Cup final between Celtic and Inverness has been given a tea-time kick-off. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

MSPs call on SFA to reverse Scottish Cup final kick-off switch

Is Hampden fit for purpose?

Is there time for Hampden to be ready for the Euro 2028 bid?

Hampden Park will be upgraded if Scotland's joint bid to host Euro 2028 is successful. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Hampden Park to be improved if Euro 2028 bid is successful, SFA chief confirms

Police have opened an investigation into the alleged threatening communications received by referee Kevin Clancy following Saturday's cinch Premiership clash between Celtic and Rangers.

Police Scotland probe threats sent to referee Kevin Clancy after Old Firm derby

Kevin Clancy has been sent threats and abuse after officiating Rangers' loss to Celtic in the Premiership. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Celtic v Rangers ref sent threats as SFA refer 'significant volume' to police

Sky Sports pundit Andy Walker has stoked controversy. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

SFA seek Sky Sports VAR talks after 'easy way out' claims from pundit

Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell believes VAr is working. Picture: SNS.

What Scottish FA chief Ian Maxwell said about VAR

Scotland boss Steve Clarke has signed a contract extension. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Steve Clarke signs new Scotland contract as SFA claim 'undeniable progress'

Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon poses with children from Hyndland Primary School - and clutches an old-style ball - at an event to mark the 150th anniversary of the first Scotland v England international fixture in 1872 at the West of Scotland Cricket Ground (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland 0 England 1 - Past, present and future collide 150 years on in Partick

VAR has helped referees get 98 per cent of the big decisions correct since its introduction. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Scottish Premiership benefits from VAR with 8% increase in correct decisions

Heading will soon be banned and limited during training.

Scottish football to ban heading the day before and after matches

Glen's Vodka are a current sponsor of the SPFL with half of Scottish Premiership sides also involved in partnerships with alcohol brands. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Alcohol advertising ban could be 'extremely grave' for Scottish football
Scottish football authorities have warned that banning alcohol advertising from football matches could have “significant unintended consequences” for the game.

Aberdeen's plans to build a new stadium have received backing from the Scottish FA. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Aberdeen stadium plans get SFA backing with prospect of hosting Scotland matches

Head of Referee Operations Crawford Allan during a VAR media day at Clydesdale House, on October 13, 2022, in Glasgow.

VAR message: Bear with us - using it will be like driving for first time

The Scottish FA's Head of Girls’ and Women’s Football Fiona McIntyre is pictured at Hampden Park. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

New cup competition ‘significant step forward for women’s football in Scotland’

VAR will be introduced to the Scottish Premiership this season. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

A Scottish Premiership season like no other - VAR, title race, surprise package

Referees went through VAR training at Hampden in March. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

VAR could come early to Scotland's Premiership grounds

Fiona McIntyre is the new SWPL managing director. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

SWPL appoint Fiona McIntyre as managing director to head three-strong team

VAR is coming to Scottish football at the end of the year.

Maxwell has his say on VAR's imminent arrival

The SFA hope Hampden will be able to hold some of Europe's biggest matches in the future.

Hampden: SFA confident of Euro 2028 but no major changes to stadium

Scotland captain Andy Robertson acknowledges the home fans after the Euro 2020 finals campaign was ended by a 3-1 defeat against Croatia at Hampden on June 22, 2021. (Photo by STU FORSTER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Bittersweet Euro memories for Scotland one year on

Rangers and the SPFL have clashed over the league's cinch sponsorship deal.

Rangers v SPFL: SFA will not step in

Steve Clarke has a contract as Scotland's manager until the summer of 2024.

Scotland boss Clarke given strong assurances over future

VAR is due to come to Scottish football in December.

VAR in Scottish football: Update given on start date and 'education' required

Celtic and Rangers had Colts sides in the Lowland League last season. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

SPFL chairman hits out at 'bribe' and 'backroom deals' over Colts teams

Premier Sports will broadcast Scotland matches until June 2024. (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)

Scotland matches to be shown on Premier Sports until 2024

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