SFA Axes Official After Rangers and Celtic Controversies
The Scottish Football Association (SFA) has taken drastic action by axing official Alan Muir following a series of high-profile controversies involving Rangers and Celtic. The decision was made by Willie Collum, who reviewed Muir’s performance after two incidents that affected the outcome of crucial matches.
Rangers Incident
The first incident occurred during the Scottish League Cup final in December, where Rangers felt they were unfairly treated when a penalty claim was denied. The decision, which was reviewed by Muir, was deemed incorrect and sparked outrage among Rangers players and fans.
Celtic Incident
The second incident happened in February, when Celtic faced Hibernian and Muir made another questionable decision that impacted the game’s outcome. This incident, combined with the previous one, led to Muir being initially suspended for two weeks.
SFA’s Decision
However, after further review, Willie Collum decided to take more severe action and ended Muir’s VAR career. This decision has raised questions about the standards of Scottish football officiating and whether the SFA has taken the right approach.
Reactions
Both Philippe Clement, the former Rangers manager, and Brendan Rodgers, the Celtic manager, expressed their frustration and anger with Muir’s decisions. The supporters of both teams also shared their disappointment and frustration with the refereeing.
Conclusion
The SFA’s decision to axe Alan Muir highlights the importance of accuracy and fairness in refereeing. The controversies surrounding Muir’s performance have sparked a wider debate about the standards of refereeing in Scottish football.
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