SFA Chief Smith Quits Post

Gordon Smith has suprisingly left his post as chief executive of the Scottish Football Association after less than three years in charge, citing personal reasons. 

The former Rangers midfielder took up the post in 2007, having formerly worked as a BBC Scotland sports pundit.

Smith played for Kilmarnock, Rangers and Brighton, while he had a spell as assistant manager with St Mirren.

He also owned a players’ agency but gave up both interests when he took up the role at Hampden after agreeing to succeed David Taylor.

When he took up the role in June 2007, Smith said he was prepared for the flak that would undoubtedly come his way.

The SFA chief executive oversees the development of football in Scotland and the administration of disciplinary matters, but is also responsible for the general organisation of the national side.