title: Steve Conroy (referee)
text: # Steve Conroy (referee)
  
  Stephen Conroy (born 21 December 1966) is a former Scottish football referee.
  
  ## Refereeing career
  
  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 and Kingston received a three-game ban.
  
  Conroy took charge of his first Old Firm (Rangers vs Celtic) game on 3 January 2010.
  
  On 3 December 2011, Conroy awarded a penalty to Rangers in their home game against Dunfermline. Sone Aluko, who won the penalty, was subsequently given a two-match ban for 'simulation'. Conroy was subsequently assigned to referee lower division matches and opted to retire in March 2012.
  
  ## Medical career
  
  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. He is also the owner /director of 'Workwell', providing occupational health services.
  
  Conroy married his wife Sam in May 2023.
  
  