The Scottish FA is expected to appoint Malky Mackay as its new performance director on Thursday. The former Watford, Cardiff City and Wigan boss will succeed Brian McClair who stepped down in July this year after 17 months in the role. Mackay was the subject of an English FA investigation in 2014 concerning text messages he had sent containing discriminatory language. The Scot apologised for his actions and stated a desire to return to football.

Equality campaigners Show Racism The Red Card have backed the potential appointment, while SNP MSP Clare Haughey has urged the SFA against the move, arguing it would send out the wrong message. At the time of McClair's exit, SFA chief executive Stewart Regan said the role "requires a different style of leadership and focus".