Sport nationRangers Boss Philippe Clement Faces Potential SFA Action Over Comments on Missed Penalty
Rangers manager Philippe Clement is facing the possibility of disciplinary action from the Scottish Football Association (SFA) after his comments on the missed penalty in the Premier Sports Cup final against Celtic. The Belgian boss was left fuming after referee John Beaton failed to award a spot-kick to his side, despite Vaclav Cerny being fouled by Liam Scales inside the box.
Clement’s frustration was aimed mostly at the VAR’s failure to recommend a review, and he expressed his disappointment in his post-match press conference. However, it was his parting shot to journalists that has sparked controversy, with the Rangers boss urging them to “really dig in to things” regarding the failure to award his side a penalty.
Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett has blasted Clement’s comments as “crass” and believes that the SFA should take action. “He is allowed to write a letter, or pick up the phone to the FA and Willie Collum, if he’s not happy,” Hackett told Ibrox News.
“Collum would no doubt have agreed to meet him. The point here is that, if you question the integrity of a match official, which these comments appear to, it’s down to the Scottish FA to take action on the manager’s comments. It’s not good enough. Referees don’t question errors made by players. The channels in place are there for him to express his concerns. These comments don’t help with the integrity of the competition. It’s a crass statement that shouldn’t have been made.”
Clement’s comments have sparked a heated debate, with many calling for the SFA to take action. The governing body has already come under fire for the missed penalty, with SFA head of refereeing Willie Collum admitting that a spot-kick should have been awarded.
The fallout from the missed penalty has been massive, with Rangers CEO Patrick Stewart writing to the SFA to demand an explanation. The incident has also sparked a wider debate about the use of VAR in Scottish football, with many calling for improvements to be made to the system.
As the controversy continues to swirl, Clement’s comments are likely to come under further scrutiny. The Rangers boss has been praised for his honesty and passion, but his comments on the missed penalty may have crossed a line.
The SFA will now have to decide whether to take action against Clement, with the governing body facing pressure to act. The incident has sparked a heated debate, and the SFA’s response will be closely watched by fans and pundits alike.
In the coming days, we can expect to see a flurry of activity as the SFA considers its response. The governing body will have to weigh up the evidence and decide whether Clement’s comments warrant disciplinary action.
As the drama unfolds, one thing is clear: the controversy surrounding the missed penalty is far from over. The incident has sparked a wider debate about the use of VAR in Scottish football, and the SFA’s response will be closely watched by fans and pundits alike.
The Scottish football community is waiting with bated breath to see how the SFA will respond to Clement’s comments. The governing body faces a difficult decision, but one thing is clear: the controversy surrounding the missed penalty is far from over.
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