Brian McClair leaves Scottish FA performance director role

[ian1964 10,613]

Brian McClair has left his role as the Scottish Football Association's performance director after 17 months.

 

The 52-year-old took the role after 30 years at Manchester United.

 

But SFA chief executive Stewart Regan said McClair "found himself spending more time lobbying and presenting in the boardroom".

 

"I am deeply disappointed I couldn't make a significant difference," said former Celtic, Manchester United and Scotland striker McClair.

 

"But I would like to thank my staff for the help they have given me and the board for the opportunity.

 

"I would also like to wish my successor all the best in the future in their efforts to develop the environment for the young talent that Scotland deserves."

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36859697

[RANGERRAB 3,456]

Not quite sure how he got the job in the first place. Nepotism ?

[ian1964 10,613]

Not quite sure how he got the job in the first place. Nepotism ?

 

Nepotism is rife in Scotland

[der Berliner 3,557]

One of the few Yahoo players I hold some respect for ... but that was in my early days and, of course, he left pretty early to join up with ManU too.

[craig 5,199]

He recommended we take Jordan Thompson without even watching him play, that's how convinced he was of his quality.

[the gunslinger 3,366]

I'd have thought he was a great choice for the role.

 

This is another sfa cock up