RANGERS have requested a second meeting with the SFA after seeing the results of the Key Match Incident (KMI) report from the Premier Sports Cup semi-final clash against Celtic.
The Ibrox club said they were “unsatisfied” with the original explanations given to them about certain refereeing decisions from the drama-filled 3-1 loss to their Old Firm rivals last weekend.
Rangers chiefs met then with the SFA last Monday to discuss some of those controversial incidents.
In particular they were unhappy about Auston Trusty‘s kick at Jack Butland‘s head, which only led to a caution and no on-field review by VAR.
The results of the KMI report concluded that Trusty SHOULD have been sent off for his actions.
A majority on the panel also said Nick Walsh should have been sent to the monitor to review his original call.
Now, according to Sky Sports, Gers want another meeting with Hampden bosses as they feel the report’s findings back up their concerns.
The club want clarity on how inconsistencies in refereeing and VAR have emerged of late.
It’s also claimed that Gers don’t plan to criticise individual referees and have praised the SFA for improved transparency with the rollout of the KMI reports.
Rangers’ original statement read: “The handling of key incidents during Sunday’s semi-final has again raised legitimate concerns about the consistency of refereeing in Scottish football.
“Club representatives met with the Scottish FA this evening to seek explanations for major decisions in the match, including the incident involving Jack Butland and Auston Trusty.
“Following that meeting, we remain unsatisfied with the explanation of the referee’s decision in that incident, the application of the Laws of the Game, and the VAR review itself, which we do not believe was sufficiently robust or thorough.
“We recognise that refereeing decisions can impact both sides in a game, but too many important matches continue to be influenced by calls that are inconsistent and difficult to justify.
“These decisions have real consequences, determining results, impacting fans, and affecting the livelihoods of players, coaches and staff whose work is judged by outcomes on the pitch.
“The club has consistently raised issues as they have occurred with the Scottish FA, but we do not feel there has been enough change in how refereeing is being developed at the highest level.
“We understand and share the anger among our supporters, who have grown frustrated at the repeated inconsistencies in major match decisions that continue to affect the club.
“For the benefit of our supporters and the wider game in the country, we will continue to hold the Scottish FA to account and expect them to lead meaningful progress that delivers lasting improvement.”
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