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      ‘What’s the point in VAR?’ blast fuming Rangers fans as Cyriel Dessers’ shirt is almost ripped clean off in penalty box

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      CYRIEL DESSERS was furious after he was denied a penalty in the first half against Athletic Bilbao. And Rangers fans were in agreement after realising the striker almost had his shirt ripped clean off by Bilbao defender Dani Vivian during the controversial incident. Cyriel Dessers hauled down in the boxCredit: Willie VassThe striker appealed for a penaltyCredit: Willie VassHis shirt was ripped by the Spanish defenderHe made his feelings clear to the officials over the flashpointCredit: GettyDessers, 30, was chasing the ball in the penalty box but was halted by the Spaniard when he attempted to get on the end of it to open the scoring at the Estadio de San Mames. Ridvan Yilmaz attempted to play the striker through on goal but his pass was deflected and Dessers had to adjust his run. That’s when Vivian grabbed a hold of the Dessers and pulled him down to the deck. Referee Irfan Peljto was having none of it though as he waved play to continue. Furious Dessers appealed to the officials and pointed to his shirt which had been ripped across his chest. He was then ordered to change his shirt and he continued making his feelings heard to the fourth official on the touchline. Dessers eventually returned to the pitch after swapping shirts but was dished out a yellow card by the ref. It’s understood he was booked for entering the field of play before getting the all-clear from the Bosnian official. Most read in Europa LeagueGers fans expressed their outrage over the whole incident with many feeling hard done by. They believe their team should’ve been awarded a spot-kick. Taking to social media platform X, one fan wrote: “He’s just ripped the shirt clean off of Dessers. That’s a stone wall penalty.”Another blasted: “Dessers shirt has just been torn off of him and it’s not checked by VAR.”A third said: “That’s a stonewall penalty btw Absolutely ridiculous from the ref & VAR! Guys ripped Dessers shirt, how much more blatant can it be?”While a fourth asked: “How’s that not a penalty? What is the point of VAR?”Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More

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      Beaming Roy Keane shares heartmelting photo of newest grandchild as fans hail ‘king of Grandfathering’

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      ROY KEANE announced the arrival of his newest grandchild with a heartmelting photograph on Instagram.Keane, 53, is already a grandfather to two kids and took to social media to reveal that a third has arrived.Roy Keane shared a photo of his new grandchildCredit: Instagram/officialkeane16The youngster is his third grandchildCredit: Instagram/officialkeane16He said: “My new grandson, big baby ❤️”Fans took to the comments to congratulate the Republic of Ireland and Manchester United legend.The Red Devils themselves said: “Just in time for kick-off ❤️” while ex-Ireland teammate Robbie Keane posted: “Congrats ❤️”Shaun Wright-Phillips said: “Congratulations 🍾” while a fourth follower commented: “Roy Keane king of Instagram and king of Grandfathering 👑”A fifth said: “I immediately read ‘Big Baby’ in your voice 🤣🤣🤣 Congratulations 👍🏻”detail has yet come to light on which of his and wife Theresa’s five children is the parent.The Cork native is notoriously private when it comes to his family life.The only recent spotlight thrust upon his loved ones has been when it emerged that his daughter Leah is engaged to Southampton and England centre-back Taylor Harwood-Bellis.Most read in FootballThe latter had to field questions on his and Leah’s major life milestone during England’s last international window of 2024 – and did his best to not to give the press too much information.Harwood-Bellis kept his words to a minimum when asked about Keano’s presence in his life.’This is big boy stuff’ rants Roy Keane as Man Utd legend blasts stand-in keeper Altay Bayindir after Newcastle blunderAt a press conference before England’s revenge mission vs Greece, he simply stated: “Yes, it’s something that is good and I take a lot of advice.”But there were plenty of on-air jokes cracked in the ITV studio over the following days as Keane smirked through the gags of colleagues.The best of the lot saw Mark Pougatch quiz Keane on what he knew about the England debutant after he’d marked his first senior appearance with a goal…against Ireland at Wembley.The Man United great was quick-witted as ever in his reply about Taylor and Leah’s looming wedding.He insisted: “Listen, it’s not done and dusted yet.”Things can change very quickly in the Keane household.”Read More on The SunHis playful reaction left co-pundit Ian Wright in fits of laughter.However, Keane did admit that Harwood-Bellis “is a nice kid” and that his family had “done very well.” More

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      Premier League star, 28, launches new music single with chart-topping British rapper Ramz

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      ALEX IWOBI is putting the rave in Craven Cottage – by launching a new single with a leading rapper.The midfielder has released “Hop Out” under his music moniker of 17 – his Fulham shirt number.Alex Iwobi is hoping to break a leg, albeit only musically, with ‘Hop Out’Credit: The ex-Arsenal and Everton star, 28, teamed up with chart-topping British singer Ramz.Iwobi’s fellow Nigerian ODUMODUBLVCK is another rap sensation joining in – to complete an unorthodox front three.And the trio hope “Hop Out” will leap into the charts following its release on Thursday.The collaboration is designed to show off their varied range of talents.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe accompanying video opens with Iwobi and Co rapping amid luxury cars.If anything, the setting then becomes even more posh – afternoon tea brimming with cakes and served by a man in white gloves!The climax to the visual performance involves a game of poker.All in all, according to its makers, “the video blends traditional British backdrops alongside Afro-Caribbean culture and energy”.Most read in FootballThe 85-cap Nigerian has been at Fulham since 2023Credit: RexBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKIt comes in a season where Fulham’s aces are higher than expected – sitting ninth in the Premier League.But their European chances could go bust if they lose Sunday’s London derby at home to Chelsea, who are fighting to regain a top-four spot.Myles Lewis-Skelly winds up Real Madrid fans as Arsenal knock Los Blancos out of Champions League Iwobi has already made his musical mark on the top flight.Last summer he became the first Prem player ever to release an EP.He put out a single called “Don’t Shoot” – alongside Don-EE, aka ex-England youth player Medy Elito, and Skoli, who is better known as Ajax striker Chuba Akpom – a former Arsenal team-mate of Iwobi.The song was a plea for youngsters to avoid street violence.Iwobi said at the time: “You see the weapon stuff and in London — where I grew up — you’re about to see something.”Everyone wants to be a footballer, an artist or people want to make fast money, which isn’t the greatest [thing.]”So you see things that you wouldn’t want to see at a young age and it’s just trying to stay and remain on the right path. “I’m grateful for the upbringing I had because I wouldn’t be where I am without what I’ve been through. My parents, the support system I’ve had, my friends, it’s made me the man I am.”Now Iwobi is hoping “Hop Out” gives him another leg-up in the rapping world.Read More on The SunIts video video was directed by London cinematographer Francis Boyter, with Creative Director doing the executive production.Poet and storyteller Emmanuel Speaks guided the lyrics. More

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      Horror stats behind West Ham’s transfer dealings show ‘Eastenders’ image of Cockneys is a load of old cobblers

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      TURNS out EastEnders is a load of old cobblers after all.Drop into Albert Square anytime and you leave with the impression that all Cockneys are sharp as a tack. Wheeler-dealers, who are no mugs when it comes to striking a deal.West Ham currently sit 17th in the Premier League table with just 35 pointsCredit: ReutersTechnical director Tim Steidten has come under fire for his poor recruitmentCredit: PANot if West Ham are anything to go by.Figures released by the FA this week reveal the Hammers’ hierarchy splashed out a whopping £19million on agents’ fees in the year from February 2024.That’s the eighth highest spend on the transfer market’s middle men in the entire Premier League across two transfer windows.And the only way they’ll get into the top ten of anything for some time.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe return on this sizeable investment is being fourth from bottom as a cheerless campaign draws to a miserable end.It’s only that the three teams below them — Southampton, Leicester and Ipswich — are so spectacularly awful that West Ham are safe from relegation.They have effectively shelled out £542,000 to agents for every one of their 35 points so far  this season.Over the course of the previous  summer and winter windows, they have blown in excess of £105m on new players — each with an intermediary probably trousering a hefty commission.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd the reward is them heading for their worst finish in the top flight in five years.Indeed, they still require five points to better the 39 from 2020 when David Moyes rescued them with his  emergency appointment to clear up the mess left by Manuel Pellegrini.Michail Antonio given hero’s welcome as he returns to West Ham for 1st time since escaping death in horror Ferrari crashMajority owner David Sullivan and his peers back their managers unequivocally — they don’t sack easily and support them financially.It’s like having the Mitchell brothers fighting your corner.But player recruitment is a different ball game.Dot Cotton could have performed better in the transfer market than now departed technical director Tim Steidten.Take Guido Rodriguez. Signed on a free last summer, if the Argentine midfielder and his representative had any sense they would have demanded higher wages and commission because no fee was involved. That’s how it goes.Rodriguez, 31, has completed just three games for West Ham.The most recent, a 1-1 draw against Brentford on September 28.He was hooked 38 minutes into the 3-0 home rout by Chelsea a week earlier for “tactical” reasons.Guido Rodriguez has barely played for the HammersCredit: GettyNew boss Graham Potter is clearly not having him.Rodriguez has played a total of three minutes over the last ten games and hasn’t got off the bench at all in the past four.There are others like him at the London Stadium.It’s a similar story at nearby Tottenham. Only one place and £600k below the generous Hammers in their unwitting donations to the unofficial football agents’ benevolent fund, Spurs are in turmoil.Two points and two places above their struggling neighbours from E20 in the Prem, Timo Werner is approaching the end of his second loan spell, having been ghosted.Cut from boss Ange Postecoglou’s Europa League squad, one goal in 27 appearances, not played since the end of February. Savaged by the boss publicly.Chairman Daniel Levy can blame nobody but himself for not learning his lesson the first time around with German Werner, or from watching him flop at Chelsea previously.And the grim news for both of these clubs is that they will be there for the taking again this summer, because it’s going to take a whole lot more spending to dig them out of their respective holes.You can almost hear the sound of hands being rubbed together.Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest occupy fourth place, chasing a Champions League spot, having spent a relatively minor £13.5m on agents.Everton are above West Ham and Tottenham and on the up after laying out just £9.2m to the deal brokers.Newcastle and Aston Villa paid more in finders’ fees but are at least getting some bang for their buck.Read More on The SunFor anyone up North reading this, London’s streets really are paved with gold.You just need to become a football agent to find out.Tottenham also find themselves in troubleCredit: PA More

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      Championship set for bonkers final four games with every club still able to get either promoted or relegated – or both

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      THE Championship season is set for a stunning finale as every club can either go up or down with just four games remaining.Leeds, Burnley and Sheffield United are battling it out for automatic promotion and the title.Leeds look set to earn promotion back to the Premier LeagueCredit: GettySunderland have booked their spot in the play-offsCredit: GettyLuton are in danger of suffering back-to-back relegationsCredit: GettyAnd at the other end of the table, Plymouth Argyle and Luton need to pull off a great escape to avoid relegation.But all could change come the end of the season on May 3 as every team still has something to play for.The top three and Sunderland can all still mathematically win the league and secure automatic promotion.The Black Cats need top two Leeds and Burnley, who are both level on 88 points, to lose all their remaining games by a huge margin to secure the miracle.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd Sheffield United’s run of three defeats on the bounce has seen them also needing results to go their way as Daniel Farke and Scott Parker’s sides look set for first and second finishes.Two more play-off places are up for grabs below Sunderland in fourth and a whopping ten teams can still qualify, as far down as Sheffield Wednesday in 14th.Bristol City, Coventry, West Brom, Middlesbrough and Millwall are in the best positions to complete the top six.The Robins and the Sky Blues are most likely to make the play-offs with 74 and 65 per cent chances respectively, according to Opta. Most read in ChampionshipBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSTowards the bottom, Argyle are on 40 points and are staring at relegation to League One with just a 4.5 per cent chance at survival.Luton are also on 40 points but have an 11.4 per cent hope of staying up due to their better goal difference.Former Premier League boss in centre of huge tunnel brawl as tempers flare following dramatic Championship clashThey could join Swindon, Wolves and Sunderland in becoming clubs to have suffered back-to-back relegations from the Premier League to the third tier.Cardiff are set to complete the three heading down, but Derby and nine other clubs remain in the mix and are not mathematically safe yet.Mid-table trio Swansea, Norwich and Sheffield Wednesday can all incredibly still earn promotion or be relegated this season despite the chances of that happening being under 0.1 per cent. Fans are gearing up for a thrilling end, with one saying: “Best league this season by far. Premier League got nothing on this.”Another added: “It’s the best league in world football and it’s not even close.” More

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      Athletic Bilbao 2 Rangers 0 (Agg 2-0) – Gers out of Europa League as Sancet & Williams strike after penalty controversy

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      ATHLETIC BILBAO’S stadium is known here as The Cathedral.But Barry Ferguson’s prayers weren’t answered.Oihan Sancet opened the scoringCredit: AFPNico Williams’ strike ended Rangers’ Europa League journeyCredit: EPABarry Ferguson’s side are out of EuropeCredit: PAIt was huge disappointment for Rangers in the Basque regionCredit: AFPIn the sensational San Mames, the Rangers boss was left looking to the heavens and asking if somebody up there didn’t like him.Fergie’s dream is over, it just wasn’t meant to be.It’s the La Liga outfit have advanced to the semi-finals of the Europa League as they aim to get back here to their place for the chance of lifting the trophy in 33 days’ time.A first-half penalty from Oihan Sancet and a late header from Nico Williams left Rangers needing divine intervention that just didn’t come.Fergie could have no real complaints when it was all over.But at the same time it felt like everything that couldn’t have gone against him did.He watched one defender limp off injured at the start of the first-half and another one trudge off with a fractured cheekbone in the early stages of the second. Cyriel Dessers had a legitimate claim for a penalty turned down with Nico Raskin smacking the post at 1-0.Most read in Europa LeagueTo stand any chance of winning through, Ferguson needed more luck that he got – albeit ultimately Bilbao deserve their place in the last four.This sensational city virtually ground to a standstill for this quarter-final decider.Steven Whittaker One-on-One Hibs & Rangers hero on life with Scott Brown, collapsed Man City move & THAT goal in LisbonMen, women and children packed the closed-off streets for hours before kick-off.Thousands crowded around the plush team hotel to give Ernesto Valverde’s men a rousing send-off to the stadium.It was like the only folk who were working were in the bars pouring pints.Fireworks were set off. Red flares were lit. Cars horns were blasted by over-excited locals. It was brilliant.There was a massive police presence around the ground with gun-totting riot cops out in force. But zero hint of trouble.The 5,000 travelling Rangers supporters were up to the gods of the spectacular £178million 53,000 capacity arena.They were so high they were close enough to reach out to the stars in the sky and touch them.They all knew the odds were stacked against their heroes.Just as Ferguson and his coaching staff did too.He said all the right things in the build-up with the former club captain faultless in the way he conducted himself.Yet in his heart of hearts he must have feared this would be a step too far.There were actually two penalty decisions that went Bilbao’s way in the first-half.One Rangers were denied.Another the home team got.And while there could be no real complaints about the referee’s judgement on the John Souttar incident that led to the opening goal from the spot, there was justified anger from Dessers that he didn’t get one at the other end.The fact his jersey was ripped should have proved to the referee the striker had been grabbed by defender Yeray Alvarez.Instead the official ignored the striker’s claims and the VAR took no notice either.To make matters worse, Dessers was even booked for throwing his torn top into the dugout in frustration. Rangers needed the goalscorer to channel his fury and use it to spur him on but that didn’t happen. It was just galling for Rangers that they couldn’t hold out until half-time and prevent Bilbao from taking the lead before the break.They lost defender Ridvan Yilmaz to an injury early on and were forced to shift James Tavernier to right wing-back, Mohamed Diomande to left wing-back and and Jefte into the middle of defence with Connor Barron subbed on.Rangers player ratingsBy DAVID FRIELLiam Kelly: Superb first-half save from Nico Williams but no chance with the penalty opener or the winger’s emphatic header. Handling was good on the night and kicking safe. 6 Ridvan Yilmaz: Eventful, but brief, night for the Turkish full-back. Vital early block, nutmegged by Williams and then limped off injured in 23 minutes after pulling up following a sprint. 4James Tavernier: Captain held defence together for a long period after so many disruptions but then switched off at the vital moment as Williams stole in to finish the tie. Booked. 5John Souttar: Suckered for the Bilbao penalty. There was no need to stick his leg in and he paid the price for that one lapse in an otherwise solid display. 5Leon Balogun: Booked in the first half as the Gers defence worked hard and was then forced off with a facial injury minutes after the break. The big stopper looked devastated. 5Jefte: Left-back was caught on the ball early on but kept things simple after that and made some vital interceptions in a tough shift against top-class opposition. 6Nico Raskin: Busy as always in midfield as he tried to get on the ball amid waves of Bilbao attacks. Hit the post from close range as Gers almost grabbed an equaliser. 7Mohamed Diomande: Midfielder was asked to fill various roles and even had a shift at left wing-back for a spell. Gave everything for the team and ran himself into the ground. 7Ianis Hagi: Romanian was given the nod in one of the attacking midfield positions. Grafted hard but couldn’t make an impact on the ball and was hooked at the break. 4Vaclav Cerny: Czech winger has been Rangers’ Euro talisman this season and led the fight during a flurry in the second period after a quiet first half. Stinging drive saved. 6Cyriel Dessers: Fuming after being denied a penalty when his shirt was ripped by Dani Vivian in a controversial first-half moment. Booked for his protests but blunt display overall. 5Subs: CONNOR BARRON (6) on for the crocked Yilmaz and played well in midfield. CLINTON NSIALA (6) rookie stopper replaced Hagi and did fine on a big occasion. HAMZA IGAMANE (5) on for the stricken Balogun and fired wide in the final seconds. NEDIM BAJRAMI (2) late run-out at 2-0. DANILO (2) last throw of the dice.While they had next to no attacking threat in the first-half their determination to keep the ball out of their net was there for all to see.They were literally seconds away from running into the away changing room level at 0-0 when Souttar tripped attacker Maroan Sannadi.It was one of those incidents where it’s often hard to tell which player is fouled. But the Scotland centre-back was guilty of diving into a challenge he didn’t need to make and caught the striker on the ankle.The hope was that Liam Kelly would pull off more spot-kick heroics like he did in the first-leg.He’d been excellent until that point.But Sancet wasn’t to be denied.Ferguson had a job on his hands to try and convince his team they were capable of turning it around in the second half.Losing Leon Balogun just minutes after age restart was another blow – literally too – with the centre-back suffering a fractured cheekbone in an ugly collision with Souttar.Ferguson had made his second change by then, replacing Ianis Hagi with Clinton Nsiala which enabled him to get Diomande back into midfield.But Balogun’s injury forced him to change it again with Hamza Igamane thrown on. He offered far more than Dessers did but that wasn’t saying much.Rangers had to find a threat from somewhere if they were to level the tie and in 58 minutes they were inches away from an equaliser coming from the most unlikeliest of sources.Raskin isn’t known for his finishing.Yet he found himself into the penalty box with a great chance to score, only to see his shot saved and hit the post.It wasn’t to be.Read More on The SunWilliams powered a header past Kelly with ten minutes remaining after Tavernier was caught ball watching and Rangers had nothing left to give.Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More

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      Myles Lewis-Skelly winds up Real Madrid fans and spits water after Arsenal win as fans say ‘going straight to the top’

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      MYLES LEWIS-SKELLY was spotted winding up Real Madrid fans during Arsenal’s famous victory in the Bernabeu.The Gunners wrapped up their Champions League quarter-final victory over Los Blancos with a 2-1 win in the second leg.Myles Lewis-Skelly wound up the Real Madrid fans at the BernabeuCredit: XHe was filmed shouting ‘vamos’ towards the home crowdCredit: XIt followed on from the stunning 3-0 romp at the Emirates in the first leg to boost Arsenal’s credentials to go all the way.Mikel Arteta’s side included remarkable performances from the likes of Declan Rice and Jakub Kiwior across the two legs.However, Lewis-Skelly, 18, was also a standout performer despite his tender age.He had already proved himself in the Premier League this season and has confirmed himself as one of the top prospects in Europe.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe defender has clearly seen his confidence rise due to his success on the pitch, as he proved in the Spanish capital.During the match, Lewis-Skelly was filmed from the stands goading the home support.A video on social media shows him shouting “vamos” to the crowd while taking a drink. Arsenal supporters have loved seeing the confidence in the teenager as they reacted on social media.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSOne posted: “This is the man I love.”A second commented: “MLS is him. Going straight to the top.”Tunnel footage shows Arsenal stars’ team-talk before Real Madrid clash including Rice’s inspirational 5-word command A third wrote: “I love footballers with personality who more than back it up with ability – obscenely talented young man.”A fourth said: “Absolutely love him.”Another added: “Love this. What a player he will be.”Lewis-Skelly played the full match in Spain and put in a top job to keep Rodrygo under wraps.It was not just the fans that he trolled either, as after the game he took aim at Madrista Antonio Rudiger.The former Chelsea star stepped on the Arsenal man during the match, and the defender included a picture of the incident on Instagram.Read More on The SunLewis-Skelly and co will be hoping for the same success in the Champions League semi-finals.The North London outfit will be taking on Paris Saint-Germain, who have already dumped out Liverpool and Aston Villa.Arsenal ratings v Real MadridARSENAL’S heroes dumped the Kings of Europe out of the Champions League in dramatic fashion.Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates More

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      Historic SPFL club hit with bombshell 15-point deduction and now facing almost CERTAIN relegation

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      HAMILTON ACCIES are under serious threat of relegation after being handed a shock 15-point deduction by the SPFL for breaching ‘multiple’ rules. The South Lanarkshire outfit have plummeted to the bottom of the Scottish Championship and now find themselves EIGHT points behind ninth placed Airdrie with just three games to go following the decision from league bosses.Hamilton Accies are in serious botherCredit: Kenny RamsayIt’s a worrying time for manager John Rankin and the playersCredit: Michael Schofield, News Group Newspapers LtdThe club now face almost certain relegation to League OneCredit: SNSHamilton now must win all three of their final matches to stand any chance of beating the drop. The club have been slapped with four separate charges and hit in the pocket with a £9,000 fine for the crimes. These include a failure to report not paying players, not providing correct stadium ownership information, downgrading their Sscottish FA licence and not submitting club membership criteria by the required deadline. Accies have the right to appeal the sanction to the SFA.read more football storiesLast August it was revealed several Accies players stages walkout over a major pay dispute just before the start of the new season. Players and coaches refused to train after some didn’t receive their July wages. A shock statement from the SPFL read: “Hamilton Academical Football Club have received a 15-point deduction and been fined £9,000 after the Club was found to have breached multiple SPFL Rules by an independent SPFL disciplinary tribunal.”The SPFL Board had issued four charges against the Club and the Club were found by the independent tribunal to have breached SPFL Rules and have been sanctioned as follows:Most read in FootballCharge 1: Breach of Rules B1, E17 and E18 in relation to the failure to notify the SPFL of Remuneration Defaults in respect of six players and a failure to act with the utmost good faith in its representations to the SPFL Board regarding the lifting of a transfer embargo after previous Remuneration and Tax Defaults.Sanction: Immediate 12 point deduction and £5,000 fineMoment fuming Hamilton Accies fans call for the exit of director of football Gerry Strain after their home defeat to MortonCharge 2: Breach of Rule D4.3.2 in relation to the provision of incorrect information regarding stadium ownership in the Club’s Season 2024/25 Membership Criteria submission.Sanction: £3,000 fine (£1,500 of which has been suspended)Charge 3: Breach of Rule D4.8 in relation to the downgrading of the Club’s Scottish FA Club Licence overall award from Bronze to Entry level.Sanction: Immediate 3 point deductionCharge 4: Breach of Rule E28.7 in relation to the late provision of the Club’s Membership Criteria submission for Season 2025/26.Sanction: £1,000 fine (fully suspended)The William Hill Championship table will be updated accordingly.Hamilton now look set to drop down to the third tier again after spending last season in the division. Accies were relegated from the Championship via the play-offs in the 2022/23 campaign but jumped straight back up via the same route after finishing second in the league behind Falkirk. And now as the Bairns look set to make a stunning return back to the top flight after back-to-back promotions, Accies are expected to head the other way. The club have since released a statement confirming they are considering an appeal to the SFA over the sanction. A statement read: “We are astonished and disappointed at the Tribunal decision we have received this evening. We are awaiting the written reasons whereupon the Board will meet to consider an appeal.”We would ask that all fans continue their excellent support of the players on the pitch, and the management team in the dugout, as we enter the final stages of the season.Read More on The Sun”Until any appeal process is concluded we shall be making no further comment.”Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More