SPL Ref's to Strike

Dempsey

Finally, like with Farry over Cadette, sheer doggedness from Celtic finally gets the correct course of action out of the SFA albeit they didnt do much, the fúcking wasters. Dallas & McDonald finally have quit and the game can move forward


http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/scot_prem/9236198.stm

Dougie McDonald has announced his retirement as a category one referee with immediate effect.

bobbysands81

Dempsey wrote: »

Finally, like with Farry over Cadette, sheer doggedness from Celtic finally gets the correct course of action out of the SFA albeit they didnt do much, the fúcking wasters. Dallas & McDonald finally have quit and the game can move forward


http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/scot_prem/9236198.stm

What about the conflict of interest here?



The vice-chairman of the all powerful SFA Referee Committee is a supporter and shareholder in Rangers!

David Dowling left Inverness Clachnacuddin in April this year to become chairman of Brora Rangers but it’s the Glasgow version where his heart lies.

In a feature on Dowling published by the Inverness Courier last January readers were left in no doubt about where his football affections lie.

During the interview the Courier state: “Although he is now an ardent Clach fan, with the name even spelt on his car registration plate, the walls of his office reveal a conflicting football interest.

“Among the photos is a picture of him with his two sons Scott (24) and Christopher (27) — both partners at Cairngorm Windows — all wearing Rangers shirts at the UEFA Cup final in Manchester last year.

“He is a shareholder in the Glasgow club he has supported from boyhood but when it comes to club loyalty there is only one place you’ll find him on a Saturday afternoon — watching Clach.”

Fifteen months later Dowling had swapped Clach for Brora Rangers.

Dempsey

bobbysands81 wrote: »

What about the conflict of interest here?



The vice-chairman of the all powerful SFA Referee Committee is a supporter and shareholder in Rangers!

David Dowling left Inverness Clachnacuddin in April this year to become chairman of Brora Rangers but it’s the Glasgow version where his heart lies.

In a feature on Dowling published by the Inverness Courier last January readers were left in no doubt about where his football affections lie.

During the interview the Courier state: “Although he is now an ardent Clach fan, with the name even spelt on his car registration plate, the walls of his office reveal a conflicting football interest.

“Among the photos is a picture of him with his two sons Scott (24) and Christopher (27) — both partners at Cairngorm Windows — all wearing Rangers shirts at the UEFA Cup final in Manchester last year.

“He is a shareholder in the Glasgow club he has supported from boyhood but when it comes to club loyalty there is only one place you’ll find him on a Saturday afternoon — watching Clach.”

Fifteen months later Dowling had swapped Clach for Brora Rangers.

So? Eric Riley was chairman and is vice chairman of the disciplinary committee, thats Celtic's financial director btw.

bobbysands81

Dempsey wrote: »

So? Eric Riley was chairman and is vice chairman of the disciplinary committee, thats Celtic's financial director btw.

Wasn't aware of that but how is it approriate that somebody can hold such a position whereby there's a conflict of interest? That's plain wrong.

For instance Eric Riley has a conflict of interest in seeing Rangers players treated harshly by the Disciplinary Committee if he stands to personally or professionally gain from it - how is that good practice, never mind best practice for any organisation?

Dempsey

bobbysands81 wrote: »

Wasn't aware of that but how is it approriate that somebody can hold such a position whereby there's a conflict of interest? That's plain wrong.

For instance Eric Riley has a conflict of interest in seeing Rangers players treated harshly by the Disciplinary Committee if he stands to personally or professionally gain from it - how is that good practice, never mind best practice for any organisation?

I dont think there is a conflict of interest as his position is well known to everyone and he cant force his opinion on decisions. Thats the point of having a committee.

Most people within the SFA do follow a club and/or vested interests within the league. I can accept them but not those who sneak around pretending that they dont, people like Hugh Dallas.

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