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The clubs don't listen to the SFA because they see an incompetent bloated organisation that is concerned only about serving itself to the detriment of the game. Hiring Malky Mackay to carry someone else's half baked messages around the clubs isn't going to improve that one bit. Sometimes it is best that some organisations fail totally so that what is needed can be rebuilt from the ground up, disposing of all the baggage. The SFA definitely falls into that category.

Gie uz a Performance Director! This is from 6 years ago (November 2010) when Scotland were ranked 37 on the FIFA rankings. Today 67. Reading through it, I keep asking 'have we started yet?' http://renaissance.etellect.co.uk/docs/593//SFA Performance Strategy Executive Summary.pdf and this is just the executive summary, loads more to dig up. Chances are big Malky will be have to start his new post by being locked in his office for 6 months while he goes through it all.

Here is the job advert. I see the Performance Director (PD) is responsible "for implementing the Scottish F.A.’s strategic objectives". And "execution of the performance strategy". Tried to find the full "Performance Strategy" but without success. Some waffle and buzzwords on SFA site from Regan, but detail of the strategy eluded me. Anyone know where it exists? Or is it a secret, in case San Marino or Gibraltar FAs read it and steal the ideas? This job advert is full of words like liaise, in conjunction with, contribute to, oversee, while there being no mention of any budget whatsoever. All the waffle words that ring warning bells and clearly is trying to ensure the noses of existing staff are not put out of joint. For goodness sake, this is a Performance Director.. Any incumbent is guaranteed to fail in trying to implement someone else's strategy without being given the teeth or the authority to rattle existing cages and drive through the change which is required. Shame they put up such an important job advert and couldn't get the spelling right. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Client: Scottish FA Position: Performance Director Location: Oriam National Performance Centre – Edinburgh Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer The Scottish Football Association The Scottish FA exists to promote, foster and develop the game at all levels in this country. Founded in 1873, Scottish football’s governing body has recently undergone the most radical changes in its history, enabling the organisation to lead the game into a new era. A key priority for the SFA is the success of Scotland’s men’s, women’s and age-grade national teams. The SFA wish to appoint a Performance Director (PD) to ensure all aspects of the strategy combine to support players and teams enabling them to achieve their potential. The Role This is a leadership role with responsibility for implementing the Scottish F.A.’s strategic objectives and communicating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. The Performance Director will be accountable for the delivery of the Scottish FA’s performance strategy and policies to increase the number of world class players within a culture off winning across the association, its teams and member clubs The strategy and football philosophy underpins the performance of the Scottish F.A.’s elite football academies and programmes including the “Scottish style of play” at elite level. Responsibilities Strategic Oversee and lead the execution of the performance strategy, its systems, programmes and infrastructure to create a winning culture with world class players. Lead the development of a world class coaching community encompassing the national team coaches and those working in the Association’s elite academies and performance schools. Contribute to the creation of a “Scottish style of play” to be emulated at all “age levels” of national representation. Responsible, in conjunction with the respective Head Coaches, for all men’s national representative football at all age levels represented including U21, U19 and U17. Oversee through the Women’s National “A” team coach all women’s national representative football at all age levels represented including U19 and U17. In conjunction with the Performance Operations Manager and the Performance Development Manager, oversee the implementation of the appropriate infrastructure, including elite academies, for the long-term development of elite youth football in Scotland thereby building a pipeline for future sustainable success on the pitch. Work with the Performance Development Manager to ensure that the Performance School structure is delivered in line with the overall performance strategy. Leadership Work with the respective Head Coaches on a “coach the coach” basis to ensure that the performance strategy is enshrined at all “age levels” of the game. Lead the professional development of coaches in the coaching community associated with the performance Pathway In conjunction with the respective Head Coaches and, where relevant, the Women’s National “A” team coach, manage and coordinate the men’s and women’s football programmes to enable them to achieve the best possible results in relevant UEFA and FIFA competitions. Oversee the recruitment of all board approved key football personnel, including coaching staff. Assist the Performance Operations Manager in the continuous professional development of all departmental staff. Communication Liaise with the Head Coaches and professional clubs over issues related to release for international competition and the performance strategy of the Scottish FA. Establish excellent relationships with the coaching and support staff of all programmes and with the President, Chief Executive, and Board of the Scottish F.A. Advise the Board on all matters relating to the effective development of elite football at all levels in the long-term interests of Scottish Football. Develop and maintain a successful image and profile for the Scottish F.A. and Scotland teams both in the UK and worldwide and to contribute to communication activity including media briefings and publicity of performance activity within the sport. Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested from time to time. The Individual Experience A proven track record in the development and implementation of performance management in football or other sports. Able to demonstrate with specific examples how strategic and other change initiatives have been successfully implemented in order to deliver the strategy goals. A proven technical football management pedigree, although not essential, would be desirable in order to have the credibility and experience of dealing with top level clubs, their professional footballers, coaching staff and general management,. An experienced manager of successful high performance programmes with a proven track record in supporting team and squad management at an international level, and enabling international sporting success. Experienced in the leadership of coaches and coaching, and an understanding of good practice in coaching and the identification and development of international talent. Experienced in, and with an understanding of modern business practices and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with the Performance Operations Manager, national coaches and other members of the Perfomance team. Able to demonstrate experience in objective measurement of the various strategic initiatives to chart progress against achievement of the vision e.g. deploying a scorecard of performance measures Experienced in the management of staff to ensure their effective performance, operation, work allocation and discipline. Evidenced experience of using performance analysis, sports science, sports medicine and performance lifestyle services to generate insights crucial to the development of the player. Qualifications & Skills An experienced and effective people manager, with the ability to implement innovative ideas and influence support programmes. UEFA Pro-Licence/Level 5 Coaching qualification or equivalent. Computer literacy and first-class communication and presentation skills are essential in order to build confidence and support for the vision and strategy across all stakeholder groups. It is likely, though not essential, that the individual has had an international career as a player or coach. A willingness to work irregular hours and travel extensively both within the UK and overseas, with overnight stays and weekend work. How to Apply To apply candidates should send the following: Letter of application highlighting relevant experience Up to date curriculum vitae Details of current remuneration Applications should be sent to amilner@sportsrecruitment.com For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact: Alistair Milner amilner@sportsrecruitment.com 0207 092 6966

I am sure Regan and the SFA were thorough and totally professional in their selection process. After all they had the benefit of having Malky's da close at hand. As a director of The National Stadium PLC https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/SC158083/officers (also director of Queen's Park FC) and a 'good football man. if there were any questions about Malky needing answered I am sure he would have been more than willing to help out. We can all understand that if you are having to make important decisions about the future of Scottish football, the first port of call must always be a 'good football man'. I hope this puts to bed your question about Malky being the 'outstanding candidate'?

All a bit sad about big Malky. Career on the up and up, and then he shows himself up to be a racist, antisemitic and sexist blow hard, happy to repeat the sort of myths repeated by your local low lifes, such as comments about 'dog eating chinkies', 'money grabbing jews' and 'untrustworthy gay boys'. And talking about women who will 'look after your needs'. He makes Donald Trump look like an all round good guy. Then being taken to court for 'dishonesty' by a previous employer. https://goo.gl/TK6Var Of course he is innocent until the court case decides. But it is still a cloud over his head and this is a current and active case. Unfortunately many people will take the 'no smoke without fire' position. Both these mean he is clearly untouchable by any club, and has been for nearly 2 years now. So big jobs no longer an option. So where to now? Any mickey mouse jobs on the go, that might allow him to sneak back in again to the big time? With the SFA Performance Director up for grabs, following the embarrassment of the McClair tenure and his departure they needed someone. And badly. Companies of the size and significance of the SFA will carry out a risk assessment on such appointments. So what happens if Mackay comes out with some unacceptable and possibly illegal term not previously covered in his intensive retraining course? And if he ends up giving evidence in the dishonesty trial which shows him in a poor light, then what does the SFA do? Keep their heads down and say nothing? Or release him with a suitably negotiated large payoff package? Wigan put a clause in his contract saying he could be sacked if the allegations against him were proved. Has the SFA done the same? I wish the mainstream media would not just reprint Regan's words of comfort about Mackay, but would instead challenge some of the hot air and general guff we are getting from the offices located in the National Stadium. https://goo.gl/tPOczT