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revealed he is hopeful he can in the future resume officiating at top European and international games – but only when the House of Commons is in recess.

Mr Ross said: “I now get more online abuse for being a Tory MP than an assistant referee – well, perhaps with the exception of some of the big matches.

“With the Old Firm match last weekend, there was a definite spike in traffic or feedback you might call it – but it tended to be along the lines of ‘You’re

“With the Old Firm match there was a spike in feedback – but it tended to be along the lines of ‘You’re an idiot’ rather than anythingmoresinister”

DOUGLAS ROSS