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Mark Walker

Scotland star told to forget 'ridiculous referee conspiracy theory'

Luis Binks (Image: Richard Lee/Shutterstock)

New Scotland call-up Luis Binks' own manager at Brondby has admitted he doesn't agree with his defender's view that Danish refs have an agenda against him.

The Brondby captain was included in Sebastien Pocognoli's new-look Scotland squad for the first time, with the Scots set to face four Nations League games in quick succession.

Binks hit the headlines in Denmark last week after he claimed referees had it in for him following a 15th yellow card in 33 games for his club, which led to a suspension.

He said: "I just feel like there's a black mark on my name now.

"Some of the yellow cards are of course situations where I also have to look at myself, because it's not always the referees' fault.

"But I really feel like I'm a target right now."


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However, Brondby boss Thomas Norgaard admitted he didn't agree with his skipper.

He said: "I have no reason to believe that there is anyone who has a mark placed in front of their name.

"Neither in Brøndby nor in other clubs.

"Luis was a little down. He's really upset that he's suspended and about the number of yellow cards that he's got.

"I think the support from the fans has been strong for Luis. He sticks his neck out and sometimes you get a rap for it."

But ex-Danish ref Benjamin Leander insisted the Scotland hopeful had no one to blame but himself.

He said: "The fact is that Luis Binks has received many yellow cards and every single one of them has been deserved.

"He's a warrior and he should be allowed to be that, but he needs to stop with those ridiculous conspiracy theories, because there's no basis in them."

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