Can't remember if he's reffed us but is a decent ref.
Craig Mackay
Date of Birth: 22 February 1966
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 14 st
Profession: Operations Director, Bank of Scotland
First ever match: Under 10 boys club match in Glasgow
First international match: Ferenvaros (Hungary) v Tirana (Albania); Champions League Qualifier ; 4th official
Career highlights Being appointed to referee the 1999 Scottish Junior Cup Final ; Kilwinning Rangers v Kelty Hearts
What does being a football referee mean to you? I love being involved in the game, and I thoroughly enjoy my role as a referee and the satisfaction you receive when you work hard
Why did you become a referee? Having played football with the Boys’ Brigade and realising that I wasn’t good enough to progress to a higher level, I chose refereeing in order to remain involved in the game
Would you have wished to become a full-time referee? Not now, due to my current position outside of football
Any pet hates in football? Professional players who attempt to get their fellow colleagues cautioned etc
What Law of the Game would you change? Players who try to obtain an advantage via cheating ie simulation and players who try to score a goal by punching the ball into the net in order to deceive the match referee, these culprits should be treated more severely.
The most difficult Law to apply? Offside, the movement of players in today’s modern game makes it extremely difficult for our Assistant Referees to judge
Your best memory in football? Too many, struggle to highlight any particular moment, but a lasting memory will be all the great characters that I have met over the years
Other sports or hobbies? Spending time with the my wife and 2 young daughters, and when time permits ; golf, swimming and cycling
Your main strength? Man-management, always talking to players throughout the 90 minutes
And main weaknesses? Privately very self critical
What's in your car CD player? Rock Anthems
Beer or wine? Red Wine
Favourite film? Beverley Hills Cop
Tastiest food? Pasta, Steak
Favourite holiday destination? Puerto Pollensa, Mallorca
Luck or judgement? Don't have much luck
Dress up or dress down? Dress down
Whom would you most like to meet? Matthew Pinston
Ambitions? To enjoy life and provide for my family as much as possible for the future
Any advice for young referees? Listen and work hard at you game including your fitness, enjoy what you do as there are many opportunities available