SFA Head of Refereeing Crawford Allan is posted missing

Crawford Allan opted against making an appearance on BBC Scotland’s Sportsound programme today.

Last Saturday following the high-pitched squeals of Kris Boyd and backed by Robbie Neilson the SFA’s Head of Refereeing decided that it was time to speak to the nation.

With no sign of VAR he claimed that Kyogo Furuhashi’s goal against Hearts was probably offside. He also explained why play was stopped for an injury to Jota with no reference made to a similar incident involving Josh Ginnelly in the first half.

It was soft-ball questions all the way from the presenters employed by the state broadcaster.

A day after Allan’s radio appearance David Turnbull was on the end of a brutal attack from Dundee United’s Calum Butcher.

Incredibly Don Robertson, with a fourth official and assistant close to the incident decided that the challenge was only worth a yellow card. Every single pundit thought otherwise, it was a clear red in real time and from every angle- except from Robertson’s.

Allan could have explained the reasoning for that decision but opted not to. He could have explained the process that decided that a three match ban was offered and accepted. Allan chose not to.

Next Sunday John Beaton will referee the League Cup Final, in recent weeks he has awarded late penalties to Sevco in dubious circumstances. Earing a point at home to Aberdeen and turning a draw at Hibs into a win.

Perhaps Allan could explain the special qualities that made Beaton the best candidate to referee the first final of the season, he chose not to.