Ian Maxwell

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

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

SWPL clubs are set for form a new league and cup competiton. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

SWPL to form new league and cup within SPFL

Scott McTominay's goal for Scotland against a rare glimpse of Hampden at its best.

Why Euro 2028 might finally give Scotland the Hampden we deserve

Hampden Park could be redeveloped if Scotland is part of the host committee for Euro 2028.

Euro 2028 bid: Hampden redevelopment talks on agenda

Referee Georgi Kabakov checks the VAR monitor before awarding a penalty to Scotland during the World Cup qualifier in Austria last month

VAR receives 'overwhelmingly positive' response from Scottish Premiership clubs

Referee Georgi Kabakov consults the VAR monitor during the World Cup qualifier between Austria and Scotland last month. Picture: SNS

SFA, SPFL to host meeting over VAR implementation

Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell (left) and SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster (right) have both questioned the Scottish government's plans for vaccine passports at major sporting events. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Government ready to back down and agree to spot-checks at major sporting events

Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell is excited by the prospect of Hampden being a key part of a UK-Ireland joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup. (Photo by Bill Murray/SNS Group).

Maxwell hits back at Hampden critics as he outlines World Cup 2030 hopes

Shared Parenting Scotland has seen a major upsurge in calls to its helpline during the Covid pandemic, largely sparked by confusion and misunderstandings around the movement of children between homes of separated parents

Covid confusion sparks record calls to shared parenting helpline

Steve Clarke watches on as Scotland are put through their paces ahead of tonight's match against Moldova.

Scotland banking on Tartan Army to help inspire breakdown of 'stuffy' Moldova

Ian Maxwell, left, alongside Scotland manager Steve Clarke.

Maxwell defends SFA's decision to extend Clarke's Scotland contract

Scottish football clubs are to help the vaccination push by opening up their grounds to the effort.

Scottish football clubs to help vaccination push

Billy Gilmour fends off Chelsea team-mate Mason Mount during last Friday's goalless draw between England and Scotland (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

SFA 'did all they could' to prevent Gilmour catching Covid

The Scotland squad being put through their paces at training. Picture: SNS

SFA want all school kids watching Scotland v Czech Rep

Head coach Steve Clarke oversees a Scotland training session at La Finca Resort in Alicante, Spain (Photo by Jose Breton / SNS Group)

Steve Clarke on Scotland contract talks, Netherland test, and Covid scare

SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell with Scotland head coach Steve Clarke

Gilmour, Patterson and the Euro 2020 story inspiring next generation

Firhill Stadium, the home of Partick Thistle. Picture: SNS

Partick Thistle apologise to sex abuse victims in football

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson says the Championship should continue.

Neilson: Championship clubs want to complete season

SFA Chief Executive Ian Maxwell

SFA email consultation explained by chief executive

SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell has asked Championship clubs for a reply by close of business on Monday.

SFA asks all Championship clubs if they want to continue

Hearts sit top of the Championship table having played 10 games. Picture: SNS

Clubs asked whether they want to suspend Championship

Chief executive of the SPFL Neil Doncaster

Clubs' fury after they are silenced in SPFL meeting

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Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon leaves the main chamber after her last First Minster's Questions in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Sturgeon officially tenders resignation as First Minister to King Charles III

Humza Yousaf speaks after being elected as new SNP party leader

Humza Yousaf faces ‘full in-tray’ as half of Scots think country on wrong path

Timberyard in Edinburgh. The Michelin Guide says: The Scandic-influenced menu offers ‘bites’, ‘small’ and ‘large’ sizes, with some home-smoked ingredients and an emphasis on distinct, punchy flavours

Two Edinburgh restaurants win first Michelin Stars