Rangers are “concerned” that VAR officials have returned

VAR officials have returned

Rangers are “concerned” that VAR officials have returned

The two Video Assistant Referees (VAR) in the League Cup final were brought back for the December games. And Rangers claim they have “contacted the Scottish Football Association to express significant concerns and ask various questions” in response.

Frank Connor and Alan Muir’s decision to deny Rangers a penalty kick against Celtic in the final on. December 15 was deemed “very, really awful” and “unacceptable” by SFA head of referee operations Willie Collum. The Bhoys won the match on penalties following a 3-3 draw.

When a free-kick was given, Liam Scales pulled on Vaclav Cerny, which is the event in question.

Connor and Muir did not play in the Premier League games on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.

However, Muir will be on VAR duty for St Mirren vs. Dundee on Sunday. And Connor will serve as one of the assistant referees for Kilmarnock vs Aberdeen on Thursday and Celtic vs St Johnstone on Sunday.

Rangers said in a statement.

“We also note one of the officials has been appointed to an. SPFL Premiership match involving the team that benefited from the error.”

“Scottish FA’s actions call into doubt their dedication to promoting accountability and raising officiating standards VAR officials have returned.

“The Scottish FA’s credibility and public trust are directly impacted by how it handles such high-profile errors. eeen though Rangers FC completely respects the independence of officiating appointments and the requirement that referees function without interference.

“The decision to promptly restore the officials has garnered a lot of media attention to the officiating failure and the officials involved, especially for a match involving the team that profited from the error in question. This was avoidable and expected, and it goes against the Scottish FA’s claimed duty of care to its match officials.

Rangers acknowledged that “mistakes do happen in football,” but they also stated that “how they are handled counts a great deal.”

“We would strongly want the Scottish FA to show that it is committed to raising the standard and reliability of officiating in an open and honest way.

“Our goal is to promote higher standards and accountability. Not to question the legitimacy of the Scottish FA or the independence or integrity of match officials. Influence is not the issue here. It has to do with sound government.

“Rangers FC remains dedicated to holding the. Scottish FA accountable in the interest of the game and expects real changes to be done.”

A response has been requested from the SFA.