SFA unfazed by Rangers threat after ‘unacceptable’ development – Exclusive
Rangers concluded their 2024-25 campaign with a draw at Hibernian, but the fallout from that game looks set to rumble on for a while longer yet.
Nico Raskin had a goal contentiously ruled out to put Rangers two goals ahead after Cyriel Dessers had opened the scoring.
The officials, with no goal-line technology in operation, did not believe all of the ball had crossed all of the line, much to the disbelief of Raskin and his Rangers colleagues.
To make matters worse, Kieron Bowie went up the other end and equalised for Hibs, before Raskin and Martin Boyle went on to exchange goals in an entertaining 2-2 draw at Easter Road.
John Brown makes on-air corruption allegation
Rangers TV pundit John Brown spoke on behalf of most Gers fans when he accused the SFA of “corruption” due to the nature of the incident.
Those actions were always likely to hand Brown and Rangers in trouble, and so it has proved as widespread reports on Monday (19 May) suggested the SFA is looking into the comments.
| Position | Team | Played | Points |
| 1st | Celtic | 38 | 92 |
| 2nd | Rangers | 38 | 75 |
| 3rd | Hibernian | 38 | 58 |
| 4th | Dundee United | 38 | 53 |
However, Rangers were quick to themselves hit back, with Rangers Review journalist Chris Jack sharing a club statement in response via X (19 May).
In the statement, Rangers threatened to take the matter further by defending themselves should they or Brown be charged by the governing body.
Keith Hackett slams ‘unacceptable’ Brown remark
However, former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett insists the SFA will be unfazed by Rangers’ response and will still push ahead with charging Brown.
“The remark was unacceptable – you cannot question the integrity of match officials,” Hackett exclusively told Ibrox News.
“The fact that the Scottish Premier League does not operate with Goal Line Technology is frankly unacceptable and amazing.
“You are relying on the assistant referee been behind the flag looking right down the goal line to determine if the whole of the ball has crossed over the goal line. There is also the risk of the ball being covered by defenders /attackers
“However, I’m sure that the SFA will charge the individual for the unacceptable remark. The fact that it will take time if Rangers defend themselves should not be a worry for the SFA. They have to deliver and uphold the integrity of any competition.”