Scottish Cup semi-final dates, times & TV coverage confirmed
Record-winners Glasgow City will have their Scottish Cup semi-final with Motherwell next month televised live on BBC One Scotland.Nine-time winners City return to Hampden Park on Saturday, 26 April for a 12:15 BST kick-off against Paul Brownlie's 2023 semi-finalists. The following day, holders Rangers - who lifted the SWPL Cup on Saturday - face Hampden debutants Aberdeen. The 14:10 kick-off will be live on BBC ALBA.Leanne Ross' City were taken to extra-time by last year's finalists Hearts, having already defeated reigning league champions Celtic in the previous round. Motherwell comfortably saw off second tier Boroughmuir Thistle to secure their second trip to the Hampden.Jo Potter's Rangers, who have their attention now on a domestic treble having ruthlessly swept by Hibs at Fir Park in the first cup final of the season, defeated The Spartans while Scott Booth's Dons beat St Johnstone to book a maiden trip to the national stadium.
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Glasgow Times
27 minutes ago
- Glasgow Times
Rangers' scathing response to Scottish FA complaint revealed
The former Ibrox player made the comment after the failure to award Rangers a second goal against Hibernian in a Scottish Premiership contest. Nico Raskin had appeared to net a second goal, to make it 2-0, before Rocky Bushiri cleared the ball. However, no goal was awarded as Hibs then counter-attacked and scored to equalise. VAR did not intervene in the matter as there was no conclusive angle to say the ball was definitively over the line. Furious at the call, Brown said on Rangers TV: "I would say it is corrupt." Commentator Tom Miller cautioned: "Well, I'm not sure we can actually say that," before Brown continued: "Well, I am saying it." A Scottish FA notice was issued to Rangers over the commentary under article 29.2 of the rules which read: "A club or recognised football body which publishes, distributes, issues, sells or authorises a third party to publish, distribute, issue or sell a match programme or any other publication or audio/visual material of any description in any media now existing or hereinafter invented, including but not limited to the Internet, social networking or micro-blogging sites, shall ensure that any such publications or audio/visual material does not contain any criticism of any match official calculated to indicate bias or incompetence on the part of such match official or to impinge upon his character." Now, Rangers have submitted a full response to the complaint citing the KMI panel verdict that the goal should have been awarded and referencing previous similar incidents which did not result in action from Hampden chiefs. A Rangers spokesperson said: 'Rangers FC has submitted a full response to the Scottish FA's Notice of Complaint concerning a remark made during commentary of the Hibernian v Rangers match at the end of last season. The club firmly denies any breach of Scottish FA rules. 'We are surprised that a complaint has been raised at all, given the context of the comment and the Scottish FA's prior treatment of similar incidents. 'Our response highlights that the Scottish FA's own Key Match Incident Panel judged that the referee's decision on the day was incorrect, with four out of five panel members agreeing that a goal should have been awarded to Rangers. That finding helps explain the nature of a spontaneous emotional comment, delivered during a highly charged moment and immediately challenged live on air. 'Our response also sets out serious concerns about the Scottish FA's selective enforcement and inconsistency. We have highlighted multiple examples of similar or stronger remarks made elsewhere in Scottish football that have led to no charges or sanctions. 'While we remain committed to maintaining high standards, we will continue to challenge any action we consider to be unfair or disproportionate. For many supporters, this charge only adds to the wider frustration surrounding regulatory oversight in recent months when there are more serious issues in the game to tackle, including improving officiating standards for the benefit of Scottish football.'
STV News
37 minutes ago
- STV News
Rangers defend John Brown from 'selective' SFA charge over corruption claim
Rangers have criticised the Scottish FA and said they will fully defend former player John Brown from a disciplinary charge over his claim that a refereeing call was 'corrupt'. Brown has been called to account by the governing body over comments made on Rangers TV's coverage of the team's match away against Hibs in May. Rangers thought they had opened up a two-goal lead in the game, when Nico Raskin believed he had scored before a clearance from Rocky Bushiri. Referee Nick Walsh and his assistants didn't give the goal and Hibs went on to equalise moments later through Kieron Bowie. A lengthy VAR check by Andrew Dallas reached the conclusion there was no camera angle that proved the ball had fully crossed the line. Rangers later slammed the decision and called for the introduction of goal-line technology but Brown's disciplinary charge comes from his words in commentary at the time of the incident. 'I would say it is corrupt,' the former defender said, before commentator Tom Miller replied 'Well, I'm not sure we can actually say that.' Brown then doubled down, replying: 'Well, I am saying it'. The SFA charge, which would likely see Brown fined a four-figure sum if proven, has angered Rangers, who say the governing body are selective in action they take and are looking to punish a 'spontaneous emotional comment' about a decision that an independent panel has already said was incorrect. A Rangers spokesperson said: 'Rangers FC has submitted a full response to the Scottish FA's Notice of Complaint concerning a remark made during commentary of the Hibernian v Rangers match at the end of last season. The club firmly denies any breach of Scottish FA rules. 'We are surprised that a complaint has been raised at all, given the context of the comment and the Scottish FA's prior treatment of similar incidents. 'Our response highlights that the Scottish FA's own Key Match Incident Panel judged that the referee's decision on the day was incorrect, with four out of five panel members agreeing that a goal should have been awarded to Rangers. That finding helps explain the nature of a spontaneous emotional comment, delivered during a highly charged moment and immediately challenged live on air. 'Our response also sets out serious concerns about the Scottish FA's selective enforcement and inconsistency. We have highlighted multiple examples of similar or stronger remarks made elsewhere in Scottish football that have led to no charges or sanctions. 'While we remain committed to maintaining high standards, we will continue to challenge any action we consider to be unfair or disproportionate. For many supporters, this charge only adds to the wider frustration surrounding regulatory oversight in recent months when there are more serious issues in the game to tackle, including improving officiating standards for the benefit of Scottish football.' SNS Group Head of referees Willie Collum said there was no conclusive angle for officials to award a goal. While the SFA-convened Key Match Incident panel, which is made up of individuals with experience from across the game, believed a goal should have been given, Hampden head of referees Willie Collum backed the match officials. Speaking on his VAR Review Show on YouTube, he pointed to criticism officials got after ruling out a Daizen Maeda against Hibs earlier in the season, when the ball was judged to have gone out of play before Alistair Johnston crossed to set up Maeda's 'goal'. 'Let's go back to two incidents this season first – Hibs vs Celtic, possible ball over the line, and Dundee United vs Hibs, possible handball before it goes into the goal,' Collum said on his show. 'We were criticised for both of those decisions, and rightly so, because ultimately, there was no conclusive evidence. 'I know people who would look at this decision and say 'that camera angle, for me, is conclusive'. But the reality is, that camera angle is at an angle looking in the way, there's nothing directly in line there. 'I've quoted before, in a World Cup match, there was a similar angle shown in a Japan game [against Spain in 2022] where, if you'd used that angle, you would say the ball was over the line. 'Then when you line it up directly in line, it only needs a slight part of the ball to be touching that line. 'Can the VAR and the AVAR there categorically, 100 per cent, say the ball was over the line? Not for us. 'Do I think it crossed the line? I think there's a good chance it did. 'But can I be absolutely certain of that? No. 'We've been criticised previously, we've now moved to say we'll only give a decision like that if we've got 100% conclusive evidence, so the VAR and AVAR are correct to say there that they don't have that evidence.' Brown has been charged with breaching article 29.2 of the rules which reads: 'A club or recognised football body which publishes, distributes, issues, sells or authorises a third party to publish, distribute, issue or sell a match programme or any other publication or audio/visual material of any description in any media now existing or hereinafter invented, including but not limited to the Internet, social networking or micro-blogging sites, shall ensure that any such publications or audio/visual material does not contain any criticism of any match official calculated to indicate bias or incompetence on the part of such match official or to impinge upon his character.' 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Scottish Sun
an hour ago
- Scottish Sun
Rangers star tells team-mate ‘sign the contract' as he demands Ibrox pal to stay at club amid interest
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RANGERS are expecting a summer of much change following their takeover at the hands of 49ers Enterprises. But one of their stars wants one thing to remain the same at Ibrox in the form of demanding his teammate sign a new contract. 3 A Rangers star has demanded that his teammate stay at the club this summer Credit: Getty 3 Nicolas Raskin's form has led to some Gers fans fearing that he could be poached this summer Credit: Willie Vass 3 Raskin's teammate Dujon Sterling took to Instagram to demand his pal stays at Ibrox Nicolas Raskin's form was one of the few positives in a disappointing season for Rangers, with the Belgian cleaning up at the club's Player of the Year awards. It's led to some fears from Gers fans that the midfielder could be poached by another side though, with former boss Philippe Clement suggesting that his old player is ready top join a top-half English Premier League side earlier this month. And Raskin's teammate Dujon Sterling has made his feelings clear that he doesn't want the 24-year-old to leave just yet. The Englishman had posted photos from his off-season holiday in Florida on Instagram. Raskin commented on the post: "My boy." And Sterling replied: "Sign the contract!!!!!" It's not clear whether the club has actually offered Raskin a contract yet, with his current deal still having two years to run. But Gers supporters echoed Sterling's sentiment, replying in the thread with their own messages for the players. One reply to Sterling said: "Get him told son." Another fan said to Raskin: "Better stay Nico." Rangers boss Barry Ferguson reveals why he's 'had a few arguments' with Ibrox ace Nicolas Raskin A third said: "You better be staying wee man." And another simply commented: "Sign." Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
