SFA appoint new compliance officer as Andrew Phillips replaces Clare Whyte as disciplinary chief
SFA have announced that Andrew Phillips has been appointed as the new compliance officer.Previous Hampden disciplinary chief Clare Whyte stepped down in November, but remained in post to ensure a smooth transition.The SFA's disciplinary measures have proved controversial in the past, with both Celtic manager Neil Lennon and his Rangers counterpart Steven Gerrard voicing criticism in recent weeks.On Wednesday the governing body announced that solicitor advocate Phillips will take over the role.The lawyer is qualified to practice in both Scotland the U.S, having passed the New York Bar Exam, and will take up the role on March 1.Phillips said: "I have spent the majority of my legal career working in criminal and regulatory defence, so becoming