| Steve Conroy | |
| Birth Date: | 21 December 1966 |
| Birth Place: | Scotland |
| Otheroccupation: | Medical doctor (MB ChB) |
| Years1: | 1993–2012 |
Stephen Conroy (born 21 December 1966)[1] is a former Scottish football referee.
Conroy became a referee in 1993 and was admitted to the SFA list five years later. He was a regular referee in the Scottish Premier League and the Scottish Football League.
In March 2007, Conroy was the official for a SPL match between Hearts and Aberdeen. He sent off Hearts player Laryea Kingston, who reacted by calling Conroy a racist. Conroy reported Kingston to the Scottish Football Association[2] and Kingston received a three-game ban.[3]
Conroy took charge of his first Old Firm (Rangers vs Celtic) game on 3 January 2010.[4]
On 3 December 2011, Conroy awarded a penalty to Rangers in their home game against Dunfermline.[5] Sone Aluko, who won the penalty, was subsequently given a two-match ban for 'simulation'.[6] Conroy was subsequently assigned to referee lower division matches and opted to retire in March 2012.[7]
He is also trained as a medical doctor. A former general practitioner, he is now lead medical practitioner for NHS Lanarkshire alcohol and drug addiction services.[8] He is also the owner /director of 'Workwell', providing occupational health services.[9] [10]
Conroy married his wife Sam in May 2023.