Graeme Jones Appointed Performance Director for Scottish FA Ahead of Euro 2024

Graeme Jones has been elevated to the prestigious role of performance director for the Scottish FA, a promotion that acknowledges his significant contributions to the national team’s recent successes, including qualification for the Euro 2024 finals. His journey within the association has seen him as head of high performance for six years and previously as head of football science and medicine. In his new role, Jones will oversee performance for both men’s and women’s national teams, from the senior squad down, ensuring the implementation of a world-class system and a culture aimed at achieving international success. The Scottish FA’s chief executive lauded Jones’s respect within the squads and club performance departments for his team’s critical support. Jones expressed his pride in taking on the role at a pivotal time and emphasized preparation, including planning for the Euro 2024 and friendly matches against the Netherlands and Northern Ireland, as a key aspect of his responsibilities.