ian1964 10,447 Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Top QC expresses regret after scathing attack on the SFA as association announces it will not proceed with defamation case. The Scottish Football Association have withdrawn the threat of legal action against Paul McBride QC after the lawyer expressed regret over the offence caused by his criticism of the organisation. McBride last week launched a scathing attack on the SFA after Rangers trio Ally McCoist, Madjid Bougherra and El-Hadji Diouf escaped without bans following misconduct charges emanating from the infamous Scottish Cup replay against Celtic. McBride had previously represented Celtic manager Neil Lennon before the same disciplinary committee this season and accused the SFA of bias. The QC's comments drew a stinging response from SFA chief executive Stewart Regan, but the pair have since held conciliatory talks. McBride, who was the target of a parcel bomb found in a Kilwinning post box on Friday, released a statement through Press Association Sport on Wednesday evening. It read: "In the course of an interview given to BBC Scotland on April 12, 2011, I made a number of remarks which followed the decision made at the disciplinary hearing involving Rangers FC players and their assistant manager. "Following discussions with the Scottish Football Association, I recognise that offence has been taken to my remarks by the Scottish Football Association as an organisation, its council and its staff, and for that I express regret. "I have a lot of respect for many individuals within the SFA, not least Stewart Regan. "Under his leadership, I anticipate many reforms which will be welcomed across Scotland." Regan, who will put his major overhaul of the SFA's disciplinary procedures to clubs at the organisation's AGM next month, welcomed the statement. He said: "Following constructive discussions with Paul McBride, I can confirm that the Scottish FA will not proceed with either a defamation case against him or a complaint to the Faculty of Advocates. "Whilst anyone is entitled to criticise the Scottish FA, we cannot allow our integrity to be challenged. "Now that this issue is behind us, we can concentrate on the internal and constitutional reforms which will benefit Scottish football going forward." http://sport.stv.tv/football/244558-sfa-withdraws-threat-of-legal-action-against-paul-mcbride-qc/ 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,199 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 He may have expressed regret... but I dont see him retracting his aspersions. SFA - a group of idiots being manipulated by Celtic FC ! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigRFC 0 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Complete and utter shitebags! So now we know you can say what you want about them aslong as you come out with a half arsed apology. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza_8 233 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 The SFA have probably realised that Paul McBride would chew them up, spit them out and make them look even more like a bunch of idiots in court. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scotranger Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Totally pathetic Celtic and their supporters can get away with anything these days McBride has made a fool of the SFA yet again. SORRY does not start to cover the offence caused. Has anything been done against the idiots (Green Brigade) who insulted our brave war dead - NO!. I don't see our first minister talking about this particular subject. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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