What decision did the Rangers disagree with regarding the Celtic vs Rangers Premier Sports Cup semifinal?

The Rangers disagreed with the decision not to send off Celtic's Auston Trusty for a foul on Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland.

What does the Rangers sporting director Kevin Thelwell want from the Scottish FA?

Thelwell wants the Scottish FA to provide "greater consistency, greater quality and standard of refereeing" and says the Rangers plan to have further talks with the SFA about the refereeing issues.

How will the Rangers approach the January transfer window?

Thelwell says the Rangers "do expect to be fairly active" in the January transfer window, with new head coach Danny Rohl having the final say on signings.

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Rangers Demand Refereeing Overhaul After Controversial Cup Defeat

15 Nov

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Summary

Rangers want "greater consistency, greater quality and standard of refereeing"
Rangers disagree with SFA's decision not to send off Celtic's Auston Trusty
Rangers plan to have further talks with the Scottish FA about refereeing issues

Rangers Demand Refereeing Overhaul After Controversial Cup Defeat

In the aftermath of Rangers' recent Premier Sports Cup semifinal defeat by Celtic, the club's sporting director Kevin Thelwell has demanded greater consistency and quality in Scottish refereeing. Thelwell says Rangers were "disappointed with some of the consistencies of the refereeing on that day" and have had "strong conversations with the SFA about some of those inconsistencies and some of those decisions."

One particular incident that has drawn Rangers' ire is the yellow card shown to Celtic defender Auston Trusty, who appeared to catch Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland's head with his foot. Thelwell states that it is "clear from our side that it's a red card" and that "striking somebody on the head is nothing short of a red card."