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Rangers penaty blunder officials given quick-fire reprieve despite filleting by boss

Under-fire VAR officials Alan Muir and Frank Connor are making a comeback this week.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 24, 2024

SFA chief failed to correctly handle Rangers' missed penalty call fallout, says Boyd

Raging Kris Boyd has questioned the way SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell has handed the fallout from Rangers' Scottish League Cup final loss to…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 21, 2024

McCoist says 'we need to move on' from VAR debacle while taking dig at Celtic CEO

Ally McCoist has weighed in on the enduring Scottish League Cup final VAR fallout

The National (Scotland) · Dec 20, 2024

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The SFA need Rangers: Mike Mulraney keen on strong relations with 'economic driver'

SFA president Mike Mulraney is determined for the governing body to maintain a strong working relationship with major “economic driver” Rangers.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2024

SFA chiefs quips 'referee geek' Willie Collum at risk of 'burnout' as he lauds Scot

SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell has dismissed accusations the appointment of Willie Collum as head of refereeing was a case of “jobs for the…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2024

There wasn't much said about it at the time: Celtic player on Rangers penalty outcry

Anthony Ralston has denied the controversy over the Vaclav Cerny penalty incident has detracted from Celtic’s Premier Sports Cup win over Rangers.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2024

Willie Collum owns up to 'unacceptable' Rangers cup final penalty mistake

Scottish FA Head of Refereeing Willie Collum says Rangers should have been awarded a penalty against Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup final.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2024

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Ian Maxwell on Rangers 'going to war' with the SFA and why he knows VAR is improving

SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell today insisted VAR is making fewer mistakes despite the outcry over the Premier Sports Cup final penalty call.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2024

SFA admit stand closures being considered as they call for banning orders for pyro

SFA officials have refused to rule out closing down stands as they called for football banning orders to be issued for pyrotechnics offences at…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2024

SFA hopeful £50m pitch improvement campaign will yield Scotland players of tomorrow

SFA chiefs have expressed hope a £50m plan to upgrade 95 pitches and 75 changing rooms will help to produce a new generation of Scotland players.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2024

Here's when Willie Collum will respond to Celtic v Rangers penalty outrage

Here is when SFA head of refereeing will address the Celtic v Rangers Scottish League Cup final controversy

The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2024

Michael Stewart: It's quite incredible VAR missed it… It's a penalty. Simple as that

Michael Stewart has weighed in on Sunday's controversial penalty dispute whereby VAR failed to intervene amid Rangers' extra-time penalty claim

The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2024

SFA campaign launched to improve grassroots football facilities across Scotland

THE Scottish Football Association (SFA) has unveiled a £50 million fundraising plan to improve grassroots football facilities and boost…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2024

'Decisions will be wrong' - SFA make Rangers penalty admission

The Scottish FA have admitted 'mistakes will be made' amid backlash following the Premier Sports Cup final as Rangers were denied a penalty against…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2024

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The National (Scotland) · Dec 17, 2024

SFA 'admit' Celtic vs Rangers penalty error as explanation 'revealed'

The Scottish FA have reportedly admitted a mistake was made in the Premier Sports Cup final as Rangers were denied a penalty against Celtic.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 17, 2024

Celtic vs Rangers VAR duo 'axed by Scottish FA over penalty controversy'

VAR duo Alan Muir and Frank O'Connor have reportedly been axed for this weekend's matches after the penalty controversy in the Premier Sports Cup…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 17, 2024

Stewart confirms SFA talks over Celtic vs Rangers penalty as he awaits explanation

New Rangers chief executive Patrick Stewart has broken his silence on the major penalty flashpoint in the Premier Sports Cup final against Celtic.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 16, 2024

Cocaine-fuelled Celtic and Rangers ultras are a national disgrace – action is needed

Celtic and Rangers ultras shamed their clubs with their actions before, during and after the Premier Sports Cup final - action is now needed to stop…

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The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2024

Why are Belarus in World Cup qualifying and where will Scotland play pariah state?

Belarus aided Russia's invasion of Ukraine - so why are they still involved in World Cup qualifying and where will Scotland play the pariah state?

The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2024

MSP demands answers on 'shameful' Scottish FA backing for Saudi Arabia World Cup

Gillian Mackay MSP has written to the Scottish FA to demand a rethink on their support for the award of the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 10, 2024

Fifteen point penalties and fines: What's going on with the Comet system?

The Comet system for player registration was introduced in Scotland in the summer, but a controversy involving junior side Gartcairn has erupted...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 9, 2024

Why Celtic's huge Dinamo Zagreb tie will show SPFL how to tackle pyro-wielding ultras

Why Celtic's huge Champions League game against Dinamo Zagreb in Croatia tomorrow will show SPFL how to deal with pyro-wielding ultras.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2024

Sacking Martinez Losa will cost SFA, but not doing it may cost women's game more

Pedro Martinez Losa has three years left on his contract, but not sacking him after another qualification failure may cost the SFA more than if they…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 23, 2024

Gillian Mackay urges Ian Murray to help get Scotland matches on free-to-air TV

Scottish Greens MSP Gillian Mackay has long called for Scotland games to be shown on free-to-air TV, and here's how she hopes to achieve it...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 21, 2024

Why Dumbarton's woes are unlikely to prompt SFA rethink on independent regulator

Dumbarton entering administration has renewed calls for an independent regulator to oversee Scottish football, but here's why there is still…

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