Frankie 8,186 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 http://pfascotland.co.uk/2016/news/pfa-scotland-statement-on-scottish-cup-final/ Fraser Wishart, Chief Executive of PFA Scotland, said: “PFA Scotland supports calls for a full and thorough independent and transparent investigation in to the post-match events at the Scottish Cup Final at Hampden on Saturday. “Safety in the workplace is of paramount importance and it is forgotten that footballers’ workplace is the field of play, where they perform assuming like every worker that the environment is safe. On Saturday this was not the case and it is completely unacceptable that the safety of our members was compromised in the scenes which followed the full time whistle. The wellbeing of our members was endangered and they were left open to threats and intimidation. No-one should have to face these unsavoury conditions in their workplace, be it on the football pitch or an office environment. “In the lead up to high profile matches such as Saturday’s cup final, players are advised by the authorities with regard to their behaviour on the pitch and the potential consequences in the stands of such behaviour. The players on Saturday behaved impeccably, it was their safety that was threatened and our members were left vulnerable. “The scenes on the Hampden pitch tarnished what was a wonderful game of football and a historic day for Hibernian Football Club. It is particularly disappointing that both sets of players were denied the opportunity to go to their supporters in the traditional manner; the Hibernian players were denied the opportunity to celebrate a momentous occasion for their club with their supporters whilst the Rangers players were unable to collect their medals and acknowledge their supporters after a long season. “We commend our members for the restraint shown under severe duress and believe that they are due a full explanation from the authorities as to how and why supporters were able to enter the field of play and threaten their safety.”e 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMazza 0 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 About time they put out a statement. Was pretty disgraceful they weren't backing the players until now. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
26th of foot 5,859 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 At last. I noted that Tony Higgins was in attendance at the game on Saturday. Once again, must admire Tony's adherence to strict discipline; his comments can be found at the centre of a doughnut. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluedell 5,356 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 A good statement. The safety of the players must be paramount and most others outside of the Rangers family are missing that fact. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,461 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 A good statement. The safety of the players must be paramount and most others outside of the Rangers family are missing that fact. Sadly,but not surprisingly,the attitude from everyone outside Rangers is it's only Rangers,they sing naughty songs so they deserve it! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeburner 0 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Holy shit!! Were Gonna have to be seen doing something statement.Not too bad---------eventually. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aweebluesoandso 290 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Why not mention the undisputed fact that members of their PFA, were indeed physically assaulted by thugs in Saturday Cup Final? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooponthewing 1,139 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Yeh, I noticed that. No mention of players being physically assaulted. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc 280 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 If the PFA is not going to mention their members who were subject to assault from Hibs supporters and take the authorities to task over it, what is the point of being in their union? Why no condemnation of the one side who has not apologised, or of their scumbag chairman and SFA Vice president who pretty much said it was OK? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barca72 440 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Why not mention the undisputed fact that members of their PFA, were indeed physically assaulted by thugs in Saturday Cup Final? Yeh, I noticed that. No mention of players being physically assaulted. If the PFA is not going to mention their members who were subject to assault from Hibs supporters and take the authorities to task over it, what is the point of being in their union? Why no condemnation of the one side who has not apologised, or of their scumbag chairman and SFA Vice president who pretty much said it was OK? Possibly because he is calling for an investigation and not attempting to be judge and jury at this point. If he pre-judges the situation it could taint the investigation, and undermines his position that allows him to call for an investigation. He has approached it from the point of view of the safety of his members. That is sufficient for now. Don't give them an inch of squiggle room. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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