Scottish referees could soon be mic’d up as the SFA consider ways to bring clearer transparency to the game.
Delegates from all top-flight clubs will attend a summit at Hampden to discuss a variety issues which includes the impact of the introduction of VAR and the controversial refereeing calls which littered the last campaign. SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell revealed all options are on the table, including having the on-field decisions from whistlers being made audible in a bid to remove confusion for players, clubs and fans.
He said: “We will consider everything. The Professional Game Match Officials Limited have employed a voice coach because the referees need to be aware that what they’re saying could be heard by the wider public. Scottish football fans have a specific mentality and how they talk to players would be analysed to the ninth degree. That doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t be doing it, we just need to be aware of that additional context behind it.
