Hibernian chairman Rod Petrie confirmed as the new president of the Scottish Football Association Petrie becomes the 53rd president of the Scottish FA and replaces Alan McRae He was elected unopposed at annual meeting at Hampden Park on Wednesday Alloa chairman Mike Mulraney has been appointed vice-president at the SFA By Press Association Published: 19:38 BST, 12 June 2019 | Updated: 19:38 BST, 12 June 2019 Viewcomments Rod Petrie has been confirmed as the new president of the Scottish Football Association, the governing body has announced. The Hibernian chairman had his candidacy endorsed by the membership of the SFA at its annual meeting at Hampden Park on Wednesday. Petrie becomes the 53rd president of the Scottish FA and replaces Alan McRae. Alloa chairman Mike Mulraney has been appointed vice-president. Rod Petrie had his candidacy endorsed by the membership of the SFA on Wednesday Petrie said: 'It goes without saying that today is a proud day and I am grateful to the membership for endorsing my presidency. 'It is an honour to become president and follow in the footsteps of Harry Swan, the respected former Hibernian chairman of 30 years standing, who became president in 1952 until 1956. 'Harry was a pioneer: he was a visionary president of the Scottish FA whose influence and forward-thinking persuaded the game to look beyond its domestic horizons and embrace the possibilities that lay in European football. 'It is always appropriate to respect and honour the past. My appointment is not a reward for what I have done, rather a recognition of the contribution I can make during my term of office as president. I take the responsibility seriously and will continue to work hard in the best interests of Scottish football. 'We are a members organisation with responsibility for all of the game. We need to harness our strengths and engage in a constructive way with all of our stakeholders to make the Scottish FA and the national game the best it can be at all levels.' Mulraney added: 'I am delighted to have been appointed vice-president of the Scottish FA and will leave no stone unturned in helping to take the game forward with a clear direction and in a collaborative way. 'During my time as a Scottish FA board member I have seen progress in working closer with the membership and as vice-president, my commitment is to continue to advocate working more efficiently and effectively with and for our member clubs, so that the pursuit of higher standards is achieved in an integrated fashion.' Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility