Martin Atkinson appointed new VAR manager at the Scottish FA
Atkinson replaces former PGMOL colleague Jon Moss
Former English Premier League referee Martin Atkinson has been appointed as the Scottish FA's new VAR manager.
Atkinson replaces his former PGMOL colleague Jon Moss, who resigned after just 52 days in the role to take up a position in Australia.
He will work beside head of referees Willie Collum, who is also in his first year in the job.
Atkinson officiated in England’s top flight for two decades, and took charge of several domestic and European finals.
He also refereed at EURO 2016 and a regular Champions League official
Collum told the Scottish FA: “I am delighted to appoint someone of Martin’s calibre as VAR Manager.
"I did not expect to be recruiting for that position again so quickly, but Jon received a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and went with our best wishes.
“I am pleased Martin has agreed to continue the considerable work undertaken to date in optimising our VAR operation and I’m sure our VAR officials and match officials generally will look forward to working with someone of Martin’s experience at Clydesdale House, as will I and the rest of my team.”
Atkinson added: “I look forward to this exciting new challenge and have been impressed by the significant strides forward Scottish football has taken with VAR implementation since Willie arrived.
"I look forward to continuing that work and supporting Willie, the match officials and the team at the Scottish FA.”
Atkinson will begin his role in December.
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