Rangers Criticize SFA for VAR Officials' Reinstatement

Rangers FC has expressed serious concerns to the Scottish FA regarding the reinstatement of VAR officials Alan Muir and Frank Connor after their controversial failure to award a penalty during the Premier Sports Cup Final against Celtic. Despite being criticized for their 'unacceptable' decision, both officials are set to return to officiating duties during upcoming fixtures, including matches involving Celtic, which Rangers finds particularly troubling. The team's statement emphasized that the swift reinstatement raises questions about the Scottish FA's commitment to improving officiating standards and accountability. Rangers insists that how high-profile officiating failures are handled affects public confidence and the credibility of the governing body. They acknowledge that mistakes are part of football, but stress that the response to such errors is crucial. The situation has garnered significant media scrutiny, which Rangers believes is both predictable and avoidable.