Rangers Deny SFA Rule Breach Over John Brown Corruption Claim

Rangers FC is defending former player John Brown after he was charged by the Scottish FA for calling a refereeing decision 'corrupt' during commentary on Rangers TV. The incident occurred in a Scottish Premiership match against Hibernian when a potential goal by Nico Raskin was not awarded despite appearing to cross the line, a decision confirmed by VAR due to lack of conclusive camera evidence. Brown's comment sparked a Notice of Complaint under rules prohibiting criticism of match officials, but Rangers argue the charge is unfair given the Scottish FA's own Key Match Incident Panel found the referee's decision was incorrect and that Brown's remark was a spontaneous emotional reaction. The club criticizes the Scottish FA for selective enforcement and inconsistency, pointing to similar remarks in Scottish football that have not resulted in disciplinary action. Rangers have submitted a full response denying any breach of rules and vow to fully defend Brown, emphasizing the context and prior rulings surrounding the refereeing error. The dispute highlights tensions between Rangers and the Scottish FA over officiating standards and governance of commentary.