Celtic call for referee Dougie McDonald`s resignation
Baku, November 19 (AZERTAC). Celtic chairman John Reid is calling for the resignation of referee Dougie McDonald as well as a complete review of the Scottish Football Association.
McDonald was warned by the governing body after lying about his reasons for overturning a penalty award.
"If the SFA had any sense of their own integrity, they should look at it again," said Dr Reid.
"His position is completely untenable. The SFA`s position on this issue is also untenable."
McDonald had told Celtic manager Neil Lennon that he had overturned his decision to award them a penalty against Dundee United because he was alerted to the mistake by his assistant, Steven Craven.
Celtic chairman John Reid is calling for the resignation of referee Dougie McDonald as well as a complete review of the Scottish Football Association.
McDonald was warned by the governing body after lying about his reasons for overturning a penalty award.
"If the SFA had any sense of their own integrity, they should look at it again," said Dr Reid.
"His position is completely untenable. The SFA`s position on this issue is also untenable."
McDonald had told Celtic manager Neil Lennon that he had overturned his decision to award them a penalty against Dundee United because he was alerted to the mistake by his assistant, Steven Craven.
And, despite criticism from some quarters that Celtic were putting undue pressure on officials, Lawwell defended his club`s stance to shareholders.
"We lost the league last year because we weren`t good enough, but we reserve the right to query decisions," he said. "It`s not sour grapes or paranoia.
Lawwell saw a brighter future for the club under the present team management, led by Lennon, who took over after the sacking of Tony Mowbray.
"Last year on the pitch was clearly unacceptable," said the chief executive.
"We have a new, young, vibrant managerial team led by Neil Lennon that will be here for a very long time."
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