Gio van Bronckhorst is set to be handed a defensive boost with Leon King poised to dodge an SFA rap for his last-gasp lunge on Motherwell’s Stuart McKinstry.
The Rangers kid – who is being tracked by several Premier League outfits including Leeds United and mega rich Newcastle – was sweating on a call from the Hampden compliance officer. King was shown a yellow card by referee David Dickinson after he hauled down the Well attacker in the final minutes of Sunday’s clash at Fir Park. Rangers eventually won 2-1, but were made to work for it after McKinstry’s late free-kick halved the deficit following goals from Malik Tillman and John Lundstram.
Motherwell boss Steven Hammell slammed the officials and insisted the challenge was dangerous enough to warrant a red and disciplinary chiefs have until close of play today to launch an action. Record Sport understands however, that Hampden beaks have studied the footage and are not expected to take any further action.
