Fiscal to become SFA's compliance officer

The Scottish Football Association has chosen a procurator fiscal depute as its next compliance officer.

Clare Whyte joins from the Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service, replacing Tony McGlennan who is joining Addleshaw Goddard.

Ms Whyte, who is said to have experience of grassroots football, will begin her new role later this month.

Ian Maxwell, SFA chief executive, commented: "I am delighted that we have been able to appoint someone with Clare's credentials to what is an important role within the Scottish FA.

"It's also a vital position within Scottish football as a whole that comes with its own unique challenges and pressures and I am convinced Clare will be an asset to the organisation and the game in this country.

"I would also like to take the opportunity to thank Tony for his excellent work over the last four years with the SFA.

"Tony has worked tirelessly to modernise a judicial system we can be proud of."