Rangers appeal McInnes' ban

Rangers appeal McInnes ban

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Background

Derek McInnes, who previously coached Hearts, has often spoken out about controversial refereeing decisions in the past. His comments on the penalty decision that secured a late victory for Celtic not only drew attention from the SFA but also further fueled the rivalry between Rangers and Celtic.

Why this is important

Rangers' challenge to Derek McInnes' ban could have far-reaching consequences for the club and its coaching policies. If the ban remains in place, it could affect Rangers' tactics in the upcoming Scottish Premiership games, particularly in the crucial phase of the season. This could also influence the perception of referee decisions in the league.

Key findings

• Rangers appeal McInnes' suspension.
• Rangers have announced they will appeal manager Derek McInnes' four-match touchline ban imposed by the Scottish Football Association (SFA).
• Rangers to fight McInnes ban for 'disgusting' penalty remark - Yahoo Sports.

Rangers have announced they will appeal coach Derek McInnes' four-match touchline ban imposed by the Scottish Football Association (SFA). This ban was imposed after McInnes described a controversial refereeing decision which earned Celtic a late penalty as "clearly disgusting". McInnes' comments came from last season when he was still Hearts manager. It was about a hand penalty awarded in stoppage time for Celtic in the game against Motherwell on May 13, 2023. The penalty was converted by Kelechi Iheanacho and gave Celtic a 3-2 win in the game. This victory left Celtic just one point behind Hearts, who were overtaken by Celtic on the final day of the season. The SFA handed McInnes a penalty which included an immediate three-match ban and a further ban, which was suspended until the end of the season. However, Rangers said McInnes' comments were not directed at the referees, but at the decision itself. In an interview with Sky Sports the same evening, after Hearts' 2-0 win over Falkirk in League One, McInnes said: "When you hear that Celtic got a 96th minute penalty that was sent for a VAR review, you assume that what happened is a penalty. But now that I've watched it again, it's just disgusting. It is. I don't think that's a penalty. But we've got it difficult. We have to fight against everyone." McInnes will not be on the sidelines for Rangers' away game against Dundee United on Sunday, July 30, 2023. He will also not be allowed to stand on the sidelines in the following home game against Hibernian or in a League Cup game on August 15th and 16th. However, the away game in the second qualifying round of the Europa League against Jagiellonia Bialystok on August 3rd is not affected by the ban. Rangers said McInnes' concerns about the refereeing decision were shared by many other people in UK football. It was also stated that similar comments had been made in the past by other people in Scottish football without being punished. Rangers' statement concluded: "Respect for referees and legitimate criticism are not mutually exclusive principles. Coaches, players and clubs must be able to speak honestly about decisions if Scottish football is to raise standards and maintain trust." Former Motherwell player Elliott Watt, now with Turkish club Samsunspor, and Motherwell themselves were also punished for comments made about the controversial refereeing decision. Watt was banned for four games for describing the decision on social media as “the worst VAR decision ever”. Motherwell were fined £5,000 after the club released a video that appeared to criticize the referee's decision.

What happens next

Rangers are expected to take further steps to challenge McInnes' suspension in the coming days. If the appeal is successful, McInnes could potentially be back on the sidelines soon. Otherwise he will have to watch the first Scottish Premiership games from the stands, which could affect the team's dynamics.

Frequently asked questions

What is the reason for the Rangers' objection?

Rangers have appealed manager Derek McInnes' four-game touchline ban, which was imposed over his comments about a controversial refereeing decision.

Who imposed McInnes' suspension?

The ban was imposed by the Scottish Football Association (SFA).

When was the controversial referee decision made?

The controversial arbitration The decision that resulted in a late penalty for Celtic was made on May 13, 2023 during a game against Motherwell.

Why did McInnes criticize the referee's decision?

McInnes described the decision as 'clearly disgusting' after reviewing the hand penalty awarded to Celtic in stoppage time.

What impact does the ban have on McInnes?

The suspension means McInnes cannot be on the touchline for Rangers' away game against Dundee United on Sunday, July 30, 2023.

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