Archive for category: SFA

/ May 11, 2012 11:17 am

The Scottish FA considered terminating Rangers’ membership

The Scottish FA judicial tribunal gave serious consideration to terminating Rangers' membership during the hearing against the club after it breached SFA rules.The panel concluded that Rangers’ actions meant that ‘only match fixing in its various forms might be a more serious breach’ of the governing body’s rules. The panel’s ruling saw Rangers handed a 12-month transfer embargo and hit

/ May 11, 2012 10:45 am

Scottish FA convene appeal tribunal over Rangers Judicial Panel sanctions

The Scottish FA have announced that an 'appellate tribunal' has been convened for Wednesday 16th May to hear Rangers' appeal against the sanctions imposed at the recent judicial panel tribunal.After the fallout from the leaking of the identities of the three judicial panel members, coupled with threats aimed at the members from disgruntled Rangers fans, the Scottish FA have surprisingly

/ May 3, 2012 4:06 pm

Celtic manager Neil Lennon handed six game ban by SFA Judicial Panel

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has been hit with a six match ban by the Scottish FA Judicial Panel following Celtic's Scottish Cup semi final defeat to Hearts on April 15th. The Judicial Panel found Neil Lennon in breach of Rule 203, after he rushed onto the pitch at full time to confront referee Euan Norris, imposing a six match ban.

/ April 26, 2012 6:52 pm

Celtic manager Neil Lennon faces three charges over Hearts’ Scottish Cup game

Neil Lennon is set to face three charges over his reaction to Celtic's Scottish Cup semi final defeat to Hearts earlier this month, the Scottish FA announced.Hearts secured their passage to the final of the Scottish Cup against city rivals Hibernian, following a controversial late penalty by former Celt Craig Beattie. Lennon was handed a two match ban last over

/ April 25, 2012 8:08 pm

SFA Judicial Panel & SFA Directors receive threats and abuse after Rangers sanctioned

After the announcement of punishments directed at Rangers Football Club, which included a 12 month transfer embargo and a £160,000 fine, the Scottish FA have released a statement which reports members of the judicial panel have been subject to abuse and threats.A Scottish FA spokesperson said: “We are deeply concerned that the safety and security of Judicial Panel members appointed

/ April 23, 2012 11:30 pm

Rangers hit with transfer embargo as Whyte banned for life

The Scottish FA have hit Rangers with a 12 month transfer embargo and imposed a lifetime ban on owner Craig Whyte following a hearing into the club's financial affairs. Rangers, who are currently in administration, have also been fined a total of £160,000, while owner Craig Whyte has been hit with a £200,000 fine. The Scottish FA have reported that

/ March 29, 2012 4:14 pm

Celtic’s Cha Du-ri loses appeal over sending off in derby

South Korean defender Cha Du-ri has lost his appeal against his sending off against Rangers at Ibrox on Sunday, the Scottish FA have confirmed.Referee Calum Murray sent the defender off in the first half of Celtic’s 3-2 defeat to rivals Rangers, after he was adjudged to have hauled back Rangers midfielder Lee Wallace at the edge of the box and

/ March 28, 2012 9:40 pm

Celtic manager Neil Lennon set to face third probe after referee comments

The Scottish FA have now spent a total of £1.80 on stamps over the past week, sending letters to Celtic manager Neil Lennon. The Northern Irishman has received a third letter today from SFA compliance officer Vincent Lunny, following comments made about referees

/ March 26, 2012 7:17 pm

Celtic manager Neil Lennon charged with misconduct

Neil Lennon has been charged with misconduct following his sending off during the half time interval in Sunday's 3-2 league defeat to Rangers at Ibrox. Lennon has been given until next Tuesday to respond to a notice of complaint issued by the SFA. The Celtic manager has allegedly breached rule 203, which states that ‘No member of Team Staff shall

/ March 23, 2012 11:03 pm

Celtic manager Neil Lennon asked to explain Cup Final comments

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has been asked to explain his post match comments following last Sunday's League Cup final defeat to Kilmarnock, by Scottish FA compliance officer Vincent Lunny.The Northern Irishman slammed the decision by referee Willie Collum not to award a penalty to Celtic in injury time and subsequently booked Anthony Stokes for diving instead. Stokes went to ground

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