The SFA are facing a refereeing crisis with their leading officials under more flack than ever from clubs.
A decade of protecting those on the elite FIFA list has taken the game to the brink- highlighted by Andrew Dallas’ dismal display in the final of the Betfred Cup.
The Lanarkshire based whistler was captured shouting at players on several occasions as he handed out baffling decisions with similar incidents such as jersey pulling being treated completely differently.
Last week the SFA hit the Ibrox tribute act with five charges after they made a statement about underlying issues involving Willie Collum who is also from the Lanarkshire Refereeing Association.
Since sending off Danny Candeias against St Mirren Collum hasn’t been given any matches involving the club formed by Charles Green in 2012.
On Sunday Bobby Madden was heavily criticised by Craig Levein for his performance in the match against the tribute act.
The Hearts boss was amazed at how Alfredo Morelos avoided any punishment for consistent fouling while the assistant referee missed a clear offside at the winning goal.
According to The Sun:
SFA chiefs are set to carpet Craig Levein for his explosive comments following Sunday’s clash with Rangers.
Hearts boss Levein let rip at referee Bobby Madden after his side lost 2-1 in a fiery encounter.
Steven McLean, whose brother Brian started his playing career with the old Rangers club will referee tomorrow night’s Ibrox clash between the tribute act and Aberdeen.
Kevin Clancy will referee the Motherwell v Celtic match, less than a month after he failed to spot Dolly Menga trying to head butt Ryan Christie in Celtic’s 0-0 draw at Livingston.
Don Robertson and Clancy have refereed six out of Celtic’s first 14 SPFL Premiership matches.