Rangers to fight McInnes ban for 'disgusting' penalty remark
Rangers intend to contest a four-match touchline ban given to manager Derek McInnes for describing as "disgusting" the decision to award Celtic a late penalty at Motherwell in May.
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"When you heard Celtic got a 96th-minute penalty that was going to VAR and they were checking it, you just assume what's happened is they get the penalty. Having seen it again, it's disgusting. It is."
— Derek McInnes , Athlete
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Derek McInnes is the head coach potentially switching to Rangers from Hearts.
Nigeria striker known for his performances in the Scottish Premiership and internationally.
Willie Collum is the head of referees for the Scottish Football Association.
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Rangers intend to contest a four-match touchline ban given to manager Derek McInnes for describing as "disgusting" the decision to award Celtic a late penalty at Motherwell in May.
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