The SFA have made an error in interpreting their laws. They refuse to discipline Calum Butcher as the rules do not allow them to switch a punishment retrospectively. This is correct, but the rules do allow retrospective action which the referee has not seen.
Craig Thomson saw the Butcher-van Dijk incident inasmuch as he was looking at the players, but didn’t see it well enough to call an infringement. SFA rules permit retrospective action under these circumstances.
The matter becomes theoretically more complicated by the involvement of the assistant referee, Graham Chambers. Chambers also saw the incident inasmuch as he was also looking at the players, but he didn’t have a clear understanding of what happened either. He couldn’t even identify the Dundee United player involved.
The rules on retrospective action do not require a referee to be looking in the opposite direction before the Disciplinary Panel become involved. A ref can see the incident but not see if sufficiently well to correctly report what happened. This is the basis under which Nadir Ciftci has been asked to attend the Panel.
Both referees on Sunday saw the incident. Neither saw it well enough to bear witness to the actions of the two Dundee United players involved. SFA laws allow both to be examined retrospectively.
Aiden Connolly, at the very least, has a case to answer for diving in the box. Should the SFA ban Virgil van Dijk while turning a blind eye to Connolly and incorrectly interpreting their own rules on Butcher, and almighty row will kick off on the competency of those who govern our game.
Delighted for Stefan Johansen, who is February’s Player of the Month. His goal in Perth was a joy and a fitting mark to the development he has achieved this season.
Before Friday’s CQN 11 St Patrick’s Dinner you can win a Celtic jersey signed by the 2008 squad, who won one of the most remarkable titles in our history. All proceeds go towards building a fourth CQN school kitchen in Malawi, for Mary’s Meals.
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Well tans who they wany, pandering to the masses seemed to be his plan all along, it’s a wonder no one else thought of that.,.
No word on who has the deeds yet?
Sheet my spell check is awe over the place, lol
mike in toronto
15:47 on
11 March, 2015
Natknow…. I’m guessing that was before he ‘won’ his tax case with the SA taxman… :)
Steinreignedsupreme
15:48 on
11 March, 2015
NatKnow 15:45 on 11 March, 2015
It’s a classic – and of course they all fell for it.
The Devil is in the detail.
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Seriously bhoys – If money were no object and you employed the best Fenian script writer you could find, s/he could not have come up with a better sitcom. I mean their board is now :
– Dave King (awaiting confirmation/coronation)
– Paul Murray
– The Tennets Lager guy and…
…wait for it……
Chris Graham…!!
“Maw…! Where’s ma packet of Tena Man…?”
sheik yerbouti
You hivin a laff wi that music?
tonydonnelly67,
Don’t believe they’ve been dropped, heard they have a Europa tie Thursday night
P
tonydonnelly67
16:19 on
11 March, 2015
Well tans who they wany
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Have you seen the movie “Pootie Tang”, TD?
:-)))
http://www.philmacgiollabhain.ie/ashley-price/#more-6013
Three ‘managers’ in one season another Sevco world record
turkeybhoy
Dinnae sit there raging.
Tell us what she is picking next!
natknow
NAW, any good ? :))
tonydonnelly67
16:22 on 11 March, 2015
sheik yerbouti
You hivin a laff wi that music
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No m8 quality band
Are U havin a laff
What do U suggest
McCall
New sevco
Manager???
McCall is a more capable coach than McCoist or McDowell
I was hoping Super Ally was back
tonydonnelly67
13:38 on
11 March, 2015
If he was a Celtic player and celtic appealed that charge, evey part of the SMSM would be over our club like a rash.
Let’s see how this one turns out.
Tony,can you imagine the uproar from the Huns,and the SMSM,if Celtic say,appointed Phil,onto the Celtic board.!!!!!!!!!!!.
timaloy29 15:42 on 11 March, 2015
…………………PL has to distance himself from things like Irish Republicanism……….
Why??? It’s not a feckin’ disease!
TBM
sheik yerbouti
Fill yer boots mate, it’s not for me, but each to there own.
McCall new head zombie?
Destiny calling Lasley.
mike in toronto & Jimmynotpaul
For you both
Gregory Porter – “Be Good (Lion’s Song)”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HvpIgHBSdo
Had never heard of him in my life before till I think
Starry plough or BRTH posted it one night .
Till later all
Chief superintendent David Duckenfield,admits to lying about events at Hillsbourgh.
Shocking news for the families.
Jimmynotpaul ……….
Responded to you the other night re Pollok/Glenlora bus……
Regards & Hail Hail
TBM
Hillsborough inquests: David Duckenfield admits gate lie
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-31821211
Jim McColl would be a better bet.
Plantearlyintheseason csc
TBM
tonydonnelly67
16:34 on 11 March, 2015
sheik yerbouti
Fill yer boots mate, it’s not for me, but each to there own.
fair enuff
frannyb67
16:34 on 11 March, 2015
Chief superintendent David Duckenfield,admits to lying about events at Hillsbourgh.
Shocking news for the families.
Are these liars immune from prosecution? I wonded if the Masonic connection will be included in the inquest.
Leftclicktic
Congratulations Granda, on the Happy 5th birthday of Sean Patrick
Give him his bumps from all at CQN :-)
Sheik Yerbouti 16:38 on 11 March, 2015
TBM
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Nada bing
16 40 on 11 March 2015
Along with that witch Thatcher.HH.
TheBarcaMole
16:46 on 11 March, 2015
Sheik Yerbouti 16:38 on 11 March, 2015
TBM
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Dunno typo
@TheBarcaMole
The club can be proud of it’s Irish roots and support but it is a club for all people. Irish or not.
Make no mistake about it, singing the roll of honour at a Celtic match makes you no more of a Celtic man than those who choose to sing songs about Celtic, great victories and the demise of our rivals.
I believe that Celtic fans should have the right to sing political songs but I don’t actually think it’s a good thing. It’s left the club open to attack from Strathclyde Police, the SNP and helps justify anti-catholic and anti-irish attitudes.
Thatcher’s in hell.
Let he rest in torture and despair for ever.
She brought it on herself.
he = her
Sheik Yerbouti
16:48 on 11 March, 2015
TheBarcaMole
16:46 on 11 March, 2015
Sheik Yerbouti 16:38 on 11 March, 2015
TBM
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Dunno typo…………
No worries, thanks for the response……….
Regards & Hail Hail
TBM
timaloy29
16:48 on 11 March, 2015
‘and helps justify anti-catholic and anti-irish attitudes.’
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Stuart McCall has been appointed Rangers manager until the end of the season, BBC Scotland understands.
It is unknown yet if he will retain current caretaker manager Kenny McDowall on the coaching staff, or bring an assistant in with him.
Where is the money coming from to add another manger’s wage to their monthly spend?
Mike in Toronto.
Thanks for information about Mr Cole will look out some reading on him about civil rights.
South of Tunis.
Thanks for information about a.side and b.side r.e. change is gonna come.
Leftclicktic.
Thanks for link.
Thebarcamole.
I did see your reply but not until next day.
My mum still lives there, just down the road from the shops where Glenlora bus left from.
I first went on it on 1979. I then moved but still travelled through now and again to go on Pollok bus when it left from The Oak.
A particularly legendary night in there, was after we beat Dundee Utd in league cup final at Ibrox.
ernie
As long as we sing IRA songs, the Billy Boys and the Famine Song will be defended with ‘whataboutery’
Rangers fans and their pals in the media will sing that tune forever unless we move on
timaloy29 16:48 on 11 March, 2015……..
You said …………………’PL has to distance himself from things like Irish Republicanism’……….
I responded……….’ Why??? It’s not a feckin’ disease!’……..
So what is your post at (timaloy29 16:48 on 11 March, 2015) all about wrt the/my initial response???
TBM
TBM