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title: "Glasgow Rangers: Dalglish slams SFA decision on Gerrard"
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published: "2020-09-28T19:10:23Z"
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# Glasgow Rangers: Dalglish slams SFA decision on Gerrard

**Kenny Dalglish has slammed the SFA’s decision to issue a Notice of Complaint to Glasgow Rangers manager Steven Gerrard following comments made by the Gers boss after his side’s 4-0 victory over Dundee United.**

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The Gers were in fine form during that match, but injuries to the likes of [Brandon Barker and Ryan Jack](https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/18716795.rangers-lose-three-players-injury-half-time-dundee-united-clash/#:~:text=Rangers%20lose%20FOUR%20players%20to%20injury%20in%20Dundee%20United%20clash%20including%20Alfredo%20Morelos,-By%20Mark%20Hendry&text=Rangers%20have%20lost%20FOUR%20players,him%20in%20beside%20Connor%20Goldson.) dampened the mood. The big talking point, though, was a tackle from Ryan Edwards on Alfredo Morelos, which left a nasty gash on the Colombia international. The 24-year-old was forced off the field as a result, but Edwards was not even booked for the challenge.

After the match, Gerrard said he was unhappy with the situation, and [suggested that the outcome would have been different](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54268691) had Morelos made the tackle rather than been on the end of it.

[Writing for The Sunday Post](https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/sir-kenny-dalglish-the-sfa-have-thrown-the-rule-book-at-rangers-boss-steven-gerrard-if-it-was-me-id-throw-my-lawyer-at-them/), Dalglish was clearly not happy with the SFA’s decision. He said:

*“When I heard about the Notice of Complaint served to Steven Gerrard by the SFA on Wednesday night, I was absolutely taken aback.*

*“But by bringing this into the public domain and making this official, the SFA are causing havoc. In fact, I believe their official risk opening their processes up to ridicule.*

*“They are questioning Gerrard as a person and, rather than him maligning match officials, he, appears to me, to be the victim of unfair criticism.*

*“If I were in his shoes, I’d defend myself vigorously and would be giving my lawyer a ring as well. The SFA have reached for the rule-book but I’d be checking the law books and, in particular, the legality of being publicly accused unfairly.*

*“Regardless of the outcome of the hearing at Hampden, I would not let this rest. My view would be that the SFA should be held accountable for the way they have handled this situation.”*

The fact that a Celtic legend would make these comments says it all about the situation – it is hard to see exactly what Gerrard has done wrong here. None of the language he used was offensive or derogatory, and he only raised a point that many were likely thinking.

The reaction from the governing body sends a clear message – officials cannot be questioned for their performances in any shape or form, which is quite frankly ridiculous. Players are often criticised for the slightest mistake, as are the bosses – why should the displays of referees not also be scrutinized?

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Hopefully for Gerrard, he does not receive any punishment for this, at worst, minor offence.

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