UEFA have announced the composition of the disciplinary bodies,
committees, expert panels, instructors and officials for the coming four
years or more, and there are numerous Scottish football experts
included.
Hugh Dallas, who retired from refereeing last year, has a place on the
UEFA Referee Committee, Rangers director John McClelland has been
appointed by UEFA to the Club Competitions Committee, and Sheila Begbie,
the SFA's Head of Girls'/Women's Football, has been brought onto
the UEFA Women's Football Committee. Professor Stewart Hillis remains
Vice Chairman of the Medical Committee and SFA President John McBeth
continues on the Stadium and Security Committee.
David Taylor, SFA Chief Executive, who maintains his position as a
member of the UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body, said: "For Scotland
to have some influence on European football affairs, it is essential
that we are represented where it matters. I am delighted that the
talents of more Scots have been recognised by UEFA and I am sure they
will make a powerful and positive contribution."
The following Scots now hold committee positions within UEFA:
David Taylor - Member, Control and Disciplinary Body
John McClelland - Member, Club Competitions Committee
Prof. Stewart Hillis - Vice Chairman, Medical Committee
Hugh Dallas - Member, Referees Committee
John McBeth - Member, Stadium and Security Committee
Sheila Begbie - Member, Women's Football Committee
David Will - FIFA Vice President
Rangers, Celtic and Heart of Midlothian are Scotland's
representatives on the European Club Forum.