0:47 Hearts manager Craig has called for greater geographic diversity among Scottish Premiership referees Hearts manager Craig has called for greater geographic diversity among Scottish Premiership refereesHearts manager Craig Levein has dismissed suggestions foreign referees should be used in the Scottish Premiership, but has called for greater geographic diversity among homegrown officials. Levein, who is also on the board of directors at Hearts, attended a meeting between Scottish Premiership clubs on Monday, after which reports emerged suggesting there had been a proposal to introduce foreign referees. However, the Scottish Football Association told Sky Sports News on Wednesday the idea was a "non-starter", and Levein has corroborated their account. Craig Levein has dismissed suggestions foreign referees should be used in the Scottish Premiership"The foreign referees was a complete surprise to me," Levein said on Thursday. 1:47 Hearts manager Craig Levein has backed Steve Clarke's decision to speak out after the Kilmarnock boss accused Rangers fans of sectarian abuse Hearts manager Craig Levein has backed Steve Clarke's decision to speak out after the Kilmarnock boss accused Rangers fans of sectarian abuse"So if you ask these guys because they are the top referees to do an Old Firm game then the pressures are enormous.

Source: Sky sports February 21, 2019 16:52 UTC