Rangers FC statement regarding a Scottish FA Notice of Complaint - regarding John Brown

[der Berliner 4,328]

“Rangers FC has submitted a full response to the Scottish FA’s Notice of Complaint concerning a remark made during commentary of the Hibernian v Rangers match at the end of last season. The club firmly denies any breach of Scottish FA rules.

We are surprised that a complaint has been raised at all, given the context of the comment and the Scottish FA's prior treatment of similar incidents.

Our response highlights that the Scottish FA’s own KMI Panel judged that the referee’s decision on the day was incorrect, with four out of five panel members agreeing that a goal should have been awarded to Rangers.

That finding helps explain the nature of a spontaneous emotional comment, delivered during a highly charged moment and immediately challenged live on air.

Our response also sets out serious concerns about the Scottish FA’s selective enforcement and inconsistency.

We have highlighted multiple examples of similar or stronger remarks made elsewhere in Scottish football that have led to no charges or sanctions.

While we remain committed to maintaining high standards, we will continue to challenge any action we consider to be unfair or disproportionate.

For many supporters, this charge only adds to the wider frustration surrounding regulatory oversight in recent months when there are more serious issues in the game to tackle, including improving officiating standards for the benefit of Scottish football.”

 

Taken from FF

 

Nice ...

[trueblue 64 63]

Very good statement from the new board, I don't think they'll put up with a lot of the shite we've had to endure with in the past .

[CammyF 9,731]

Good statement, let's see what the reply / reaction is.

 

 

[Sutton_blows_goats 6,593]

Will be interesting to see the dynamics of power in the SPFL over the next few years and if it changes any. 
 

Many clubs now have US based ownership. I wonder if they will look to form some kind of alliance.

[stewarty 2,141]

I do hope they cited Mike Mulraney in their response.  He was quoted in the last week saying that he would get rid of VAR, but didn't think it would happen since it would make Scotland and outlier. 

 

Given the President of the SFA is not a fan, and has cast doubt on its effectiveness, it would surely be hypocritical of the SFA to take umbrage at a member club doing the same. *

 

* Yes, I know, pigs might fly!

[der Berliner 4,328]

... I would point out that without VAR, we'd still get refereed out of a penalty at the League Cup final, and that goal against Hibs would not have counted. What VAR did was showing the blatant cheating and/or incompetence that Scottish football is infamous for (on this shore of the Clyde), on and off the pitch.

[compo 8,180]

They don't like a few home truths do our footballing authorities 

[onevision 1,649]

What was it that that prick welsh had to say about Morelos on hibby channel not so long ago, something along the line of chopping him up?

[Ready1314 166]

Hope this is the start , no more dignified silence.

[Blue Moon 1,682]

Good to see the club showing some bottle at last.

Edited 7 hours ago by Blue Moon