SFA report into Scottish Cup final trouble report will be released by the SFA today

[ian1964 10,459]

SFA report into Scottish Cup final trouble between Hibs and Rangers set to be published

 

07:39, 5 Aug 2016

Updated 07:39, 5 Aug 2016

By Gary Ralston

 

THE investigation has come to an end and a report will be released by the SFA into the trouble today.

 

HE independent report into the chaos of the Scottish Cup final will be published by the SFA today.

 

Sheriff Principal Edward Bowen QC has spent the last two months investigating the causes of the controversial disorder that blighted the final between Hibs and Rangers.

 

The Easter Road club triumphed 3-2 to win the trophy for the first time in 114 years, but the post match celebrations were marred by ugly incidents of crowd disorder.

 

Hibs fans invaded the pitch, initially in celebration, but Rangers players and backroom staff were assaulted before rival supporters fought on the pitch.

 

Stewarding and policing arrangements were heavily criticised, prompting SFA chief executive Stewart Regan to order Bowen’s independent review.

 

Its findings will be published today, but the SFA, Hibs and Rangers were last night all remaining tight-lipped.

 

Bowen addressed five major elements of concern, including if all reasonably practicable steps were taken to minimise the possibility of disorder.

 

He is also expected to reveal if the response and reaction times of parties such as Police Scotland, security company G4S and the SFA were satisfactory.

 

Bowen is set to to announce what measures can be taken in future to improve the safety of players, officials and others in and around the pitch at major matches.

 

Bowen’s report will be followed by one from SFA compliance officer Tony McGlennan, who has been charged with detailing which football sanctions, if any, should be doled out to clubs or individuals.

 

Read more at http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sfa-report-scottish-cup-final-8565673#jA9GjbxAML3W9CAl.99

[compo 6,229]

bet you its our fault

[26th of foot 5,859]

............. thus in conclusion, a few Hibs fans were overcome by over exuberance; but the testimony provided by eyewitness, Jane Hamilton is most compelling. It's Rangers fault.

[JFK-1 1,677]

If Sheriff Principal Edward Bowen QC delivers a report with an accurate assessment then the spin will shift to accusations of bias against him. He's been accused of being a mason before.

 

http://holliedemandsjustice.org/content/i-question-your-impartiality-sir/

[cooponthewing 1,139]

Still no sign of this in the media????

[Uilleam 5,507]

If today is the day, Regan, et al., will release it at 4.59pm,

and then.......bolt.

[forlanssister 3,061]

If today is the day, Regan, et al., will release it at 4.59pm,

and then.......bolt.

 

Does he not normally f*&k off back to Yorkshire on a Thursday anyway?

[Uilleam 5,507]

Does he not normally f*&k off back to Yorkshire on a Thursday anyway?

 

I don't know, don't follow his movements. I suppose that a 4 day week means one less day to

raze what remains of Scottish Football to the bitter earth.

[aweebluesoandso 290]

The report is being hurriedly redrafted as we patiently wait by our laptops. I can't think of many other reasons for the delay?

[forlanssister 3,061]

http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/resources/documents/Documents/ScottishCupFinal2016Report/Scottish%20Cup%20Final%202016%20Commission%20of%20Enquiry%20-%20Report%20of%20SP%20Bowen.pdf