SFA Sets 31 August Hearing Date as McInnes Could Miss Celtic Clash
Rangers boss Derek McInnes could be facing a major headache ahead of the club’s highly anticipated clash with Celtic after the Scottish FA reportedly set a hearing date for 31 August.
The hearing has put McInnes’ availability for the Old Firm showdown under the spotlight, with the Rangers manager potentially facing disciplinary action depending on the outcome.
The timing could hardly be more significant for Rangers, with the Celtic clash expected to be one of the biggest fixtures of the early campaign.
McInnes will now have to wait for the hearing before knowing whether he will be free to take his place on the touchline. Any suspension handed down by the SFA could leave Rangers without their manager for the crucial encounter.
The development is likely to cause concern among the Rangers support, particularly given the importance of having McInnes involved in what promises to be a fiercely contested fixture.
For now, Rangers will continue preparing for the match while awaiting the outcome of the disciplinary process.
The 31 August hearing could therefore become a major date in Rangers’ calendar, with McInnes’ presence at the Celtic clash potentially hanging in the balance.
- Fans will now be watching closely to see what punishment, if any, the SFA decides to impose.