The Scottish Football Association (SFA) has recently fined Rangers FC £3,000 for a comment made by their former defender, John Brown, on the club's television channel. Brown labeled a decision in a match against Hibernian as 'corrupt,' which led to the fine. The SFA stated that this action 'was entirely in keeping with the application of the rules.'

In the controversial match, Nicolas Raskin appeared to score, but the goal was not given by the on-field referee or the video assistant referee (VAR). The SFA's key match incident panel later ruled that the goal should have been awarded, highlighting a perceived inconsistency in the SFA's handling of such incidents.

Rangers have since called for the introduction of goal-line technology, emphasizing the need for consistent and fair officiating. The club warned that the SFA 'will be watched closely' to ensure that the rules are applied uniformly across all matches.

The SFA defended its decision by referencing a similar sanction imposed on Richard Foster of Motherwell FC for comments made in the media. The association reiterated its commitment to maintaining the integrity of the sport and reminded clubs of their responsibilities as the new season approaches.

This incident has reignited the debate over the implementation of advanced technology in football to aid referees and ensure fair play. As the Scottish Premiership continues to grow, the call for goal-line technology and consistent rule enforcement becomes increasingly pertinent.