ian1964 10,444 Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Chris Jack Share 13 Apr 2011 Stewart Regan must explain the reasons behind the decisions to clear Ally McCoist, Madjid Bougherra and El-Hadji Diouf for their part in last monthââ?¬â?¢s Old Firm shame game ââ?¬â?? and show his support for Scotlandââ?¬â?¢s referees. That was the call today from former top flight whistler Stuart Dougal today as the fall-out from the controversial Parkhead clash continued. McCoist was successful in his appeal against a two-match touchline ban for a bust-up with Celtic manager Neil Lennon at the end of the Scottish Cup tie, while Bougherra and Diouf were handed Ã?£2,500 and Ã?£5,000 fines respectively for their behaviour after being dismissed. Bougherra tried to restrain referee Calum Murray as the whistler attempted to flash his cards, while Diouf refused to leave the field after receiving his marching orders at time up and instead made his way to the Rangers fans to throw his jersey to the crowd. In the explosive aftermath, Regan, the SFAââ?¬â?¢s chief executive, promised stringent action against all those involved, with the Rangers trio all hauled in front of the Disciplinary Committee to explain their actions. But Dougal has urged the SFA to explain the decision-making process that led to the Gers trio escaping without serious censure ââ?¬â?? and drew flak from Celtic lawyer Paul McBride. ââ?¬Å?Despite what people think, match officials are big boys who have thick skins ââ?¬â?? they can take a lot,ââ?¬Â he said. ââ?¬Å?But what will concern them is this: Where is the protection for them? ââ?¬Å?Stewart Regan has spoken out, but it doesnââ?¬â?¢t look as if heââ?¬â?¢s offering any protection for the officials. The SFA chief executive now really has to come out and tell the referees why this decision has been taken. ââ?¬Å?They should at least tell everybody why they havenââ?¬â?¢t imposed a ban on Bougherra. Referees have only two interests ââ?¬â?? handling games well and being protected by the authorities. ââ?¬Å?We talk, in refereeing, about a standard of discipline on the field. What standard is the SFA setting here, with this decision? Personally, I can understand why theyââ?¬â?¢ve done this. But I donââ?¬â?¢t think it sends out the right message. ââ?¬Å?It has probably been looked at as a judgement on whether he showed aggression towards the official or whether it was pure frustration. ââ?¬Å?But anybody who has raised their hands to a referee must run a real risk of picking up some sort of punishment, probably a suspension.ââ?¬Â McCoist, Bougherra and Diouf, backed by a three-strong team of top lawyers representing the Ibrox club, all pleaded their case individually to the SFA panel including the use of video evidence before being told that they would escape any serious punishment. It is believed Bougherra and Diouf received no further censure because Murray, who will take charge of Rangersââ?¬â?¢ match with Aberdeen tonight, stated yesterday he did not feel threatened or fearful for his safety in their respective flashpoints. The official neither felt the need to ask for further punishment to be handed out in his official match report. http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/editor-s-picks/referee-dougal-urges-regan-to-go-public-on-rangers-let-offs-1.1096149 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisabeer 409 Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 It is believed Bougherra and Diouf received no further censure because Murray, who will take charge of Rangers’ match with Aberdeen tonight, stated yesterday he did not feel threatened or fearful for his safety in their respective flashpoints. The official neither felt the need to ask for further punishment to be handed out in his official match report. kind of aswers the question posed by the article! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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