Rangers Fined Over 'Corrupt' Remark, Dispute SFA Ruling

Rangers have been fined £3,000 by the Scottish FA after former player John Brown, commentating for Rangers TV, described a refereeing decision as 'corrupt' during a contentious match against Hibernian in which a potential Rangers goal was not awarded. The club has criticized the sanction, calling the SFA's enforcement inconsistent and lacking transparency, and noted that other clubs have made similar or stronger remarks without punishment. Rangers have pledged to monitor rival clubs’ broadcasts for comparable comments and will seek clarification from SFA leadership regarding disciplinary consistency and proportionality. The SFA stated the sanction is in line with rules introduced to protect referees following previous incidents of sustained criticism. The disputed incident has renewed Rangers' calls for goal-line technology in Scottish football. The case highlights ongoing disputes over refereeing standards and regulatory fairness in the league.