Desperate BBC Scotland turn to Neil McCann for clarity on Ibrox ‘controversy’

Not content with giving Neil McCann a shift on Sportsound followed by Sportscene, BBC Scotland are using the former Dundee boss as their authority on the Laws of the Game.

When it comes to rules and regulations McCann has a very clear view, he likes the ones that suit him but none of the others.

With a nice stream of disguised remuneration from Rangers he decided not to inform HMRC while the SFA belatedly decided not to punish his club despite using an ineligible player in every match of his Ibrox career.

Telling HMRC that he was freelance despite holding a contract from Sky Sports led to a predictable conclusion as the pundit had to cough up Income Tax plus National Insurance, interest and penalties on his income.

The Laws of Football are treated exactly the same, if it favours the Ibrox Tribute Act all is good just as decisions against also get his approval.

However much wee Neil doesn’t like it the Laws are very clear. When someone is in the act of kicking the ball and an opponent hangs their foot inside the ‘kicking arch’ it is a free kick.

It looks like Gustaf Lagerbielke kicks Cyriel Dessers but only because the Ibrox striker sticks his foot in front of his opponent. Free kick to Celtic.

Since being sacked by Dundee on 17 October 2018 McCann has failed to find a club prepared to give him another job in management.

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