Former English Premier League referee Jon Moss quits as Scottish VAR chief after 52 days at Hampden

The Scottish FA has announced that their recently-appointed VAR manager is leaving his post after less than two months in the job.

Former English Premier League referee Jon Moss was unveiled in August as the first person to take on the newly-created role, with a remit to improve the use of technology and officiating in Scottish football.

As a former top level ref with extensive experience of using the system, Moss was seen as the ideal person to improve efficiency and lift standards.

However, it has now been revealed, just 52 days after his appointment was confirmed, that he is leaving for a job with another national association on a different continent.

Scottish FA head of referee Willie Collum said: “I am obviously disappointed to be losing Jon so quickly but this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for him and his family and I wish him the very best on his new adventure.

“It is a measure of the esteem in which he is held in refereeing globally that he has been offered a top job in a different continent.

“The work he has undertaken with us as VAR Manager has already strengthened our operation and we will begin the process of recruiting a replacement immediately.”

Moss added: “I have loved my short time at the Scottish FA and already I believe clubs, players, managers and supporters see a significant improvement under Willie’s leadership.

“Even though my time in Scotland has been short and sweet, I have loved working with the Scottish FA and the VAR team at Clydesdale House.

“I leave with only fond memories and a wish that I could have stayed for longer but this is an opportunity of a lifetime and I look forward to the new challenge, better equipped for it by my experience in Scotland.”