Off The Underside | Special Guest Interview with Stuart Dougal

This week on Off The Underside, we’re joined by former top Scottish referee and FIFA official Stuart Dougal for an exclusive insight into the world of football officiating. From working his way up through amateur football to refereeing at the highest level, Stuart shares the stories, pressures and challenges that come with making the biggest decisions in the game. We discuss the ongoing debate around VAR, dealing with criticism, maintaining concentration under pressure, and his experiences at Euro 2004 in Portugal, including encounters with some of football’s biggest names, such as Roberto Carlos. Plus, Stuart offers advice to the next generation of referees and explains why stepping into the world of officiating can teach you valuable lessons well beyond football. ⚽ An honest, fascinating insight into the game from the man in the middle Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1DqLSAbPCs/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/offtheundersidepodcast?igsh=ZDZma3FpZXRycG96 X - https://x.com/offtheuside?s=21 Threads - https://www.threads.com/@offtheundersidepodcast?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheunderside?_t=ZN-90iQdbw2yMY&_r=1 YouTube - https://youtube.com/@offtheundersidepodcast?si=yC-LFmRDXeMcJIeV