SFA snub for SFA over EBT review...
Rod McKenzie the SPFL has proposed an independent review into a wide range of matters involving Rangers FC during the past six years.
“Some three weeks after the media briefing, the Scottish FA received a letter from Neil Doncaster, written on behalf of all 42 of its member clubs with an invitation to participate in the proposed review.
“We have also received one letter from a member club also calling for an independent review.
“After careful consideration, the Board of the Scottish FA has declined the invitation to participate in such a review.
“A copy of the exchange of correspondence is enclosed for your information. The Board’s reasons for its decision are set out clearly in the response to the SPFL.
“The Scottish FA is currently examining the detail of what was said in the most recent court cases and you can be assured that the matter will be dealt with by the Compliance Officer if there is any suggestion that the organisation has been knowingly misled in any of the matters that came before it.
“However, the image of the game in Scotland can only be damaged further by ‘raking over the coals’ of everything that has happened in the last six years for a further lengthy period of time.
“No-one is complacent or insensitive to the issues. The Scottish FA has addressed all of the challenges it has faced during this period and has strengthened its Articles and rules considerably. The SPFL have done likewise.
“Given the nature of the issues, it will be impossible to satisfy every supporter, every club official and every member club.
Nevertheless the Board of the Scottish FA is resolute.
“It has acted with integrity and in the best interests of Scottish football at all times.”