SFA President Peat accuses 'some people' of conspiracy theories

Hugh Dallas

Blundering SFA President George Peat has pointed the finger of blame at un-named club/s for the referee’s strike.

If a club official had made the same comment they would be called before the SFA to explain themselves on a charge of bringing the game into disrepute.

The man who took Aidrieonions towards extinction has been keeping a low profile in recent times with good reason.

Media training was something that Peat clearly missed out on as his public mutterings illustrate.

Yesterday’s strike call from the referees threw Peat back into the spotlight at the fourth round draw for the Scottish Cup with the SFA President wading into the issue.

The SFA website could be used to dilute Peat’s criticism but even using his own media channel the President felt the need to point the finger of blame at club/s for forcing the refs into strike action.

Peat claimed: “Unfortunately the behaviour of some people in recent weeks has tarnished the image of Scottish football. It has demeaned the game. The culture of inference, innuendo and conspiracy theories must stop.”

How about naming names then George instead of vaguely blaming all twelve SPL clubs.

Peat continued: “This is a sad day for Scottish football. We will do everything we possibly can to broker a deal before the weekend because it’s obviously important that officials are on duty on Saturday and Sunday.

“We do not condone the strike but we must sympathise with the grievances of the referees.”

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