Nottingham Forest
Craig Mulholland has concluded his tenure with Nottingham Forest to assume the position of Chief Football Officer at the Scottish Football Association (SFA). This move marks a significant transition for Mulholland, who has been instrumental in shaping Forest’s football strategy since joining the club in 2023.
Nottingham Forest said: “Nottingham Forest can confirm Craig Mulholland has left the club to take up the role of chief football officer at the Scottish FA. Mulholland joined Forest in 2023 as head of football development and talent management, playing a key role in the club’s football strategy across the academy, women’s and men’s first teams. Everyone at Nottingham Forest thanks Craig for his contribution to Nottingham Forest, wishing him the best for his next step.”
Mulholland’s responsibilities at Nottingham Forest included overseeing the Nigel Doughty Academy, where he managed loans, talent development, recruitment, and the transition of players to the first team. His new role at the SFA is a return to familiar grounds, as Mulholland has previously held various positions within the organization, including assistant football development officer and senior youth development officer. He also spent two decades at Rangers, where he served in roles such as academy operations manager and academy director.
Craig Mulholland said: “I am delighted to be joining the Scottish FA at a critical time for the game in our country, which I care passionately about. We have the World Cup to look forward to, and that excitement brings the ideal opportunity to implement positive change throughout all areas of our game, building on the many strengths we have as a nation. I have loved my time working in the Premier League, where every day you are exposed to the world’s best players and coaches, but when I heard the desire and willingness from Mike (Mulraney), as president, and Ian (Maxwell), as CEO, to really implement an exciting period of growth and change here in Scotland, it was something I was excited about, delighted to accept, and privileged to be asked to lead.”
Ian Maxwell said: “We’re delighted to have Craig on board. He was the outstanding candidate from a thorough process. This is a critical role within the Scottish FA – and Scottish football in general – so we wanted to make sure that we took our time to find the right individual who can help drive improvements across the board.”
Mulholland’s departure comes at a pivotal time for Nottingham Forest, as the club navigates significant changes and prepares for the upcoming season. His move to the SFA is expected to bring fresh perspectives and drive improvements across Scottish football, particularly with the World Cup on the horizon. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest faces a crucial summer, with impending decisions on player transfers and strategic direction.
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