Tue 4 November 2025 13:25, UK

Simon Jordan has suggested that Rangers had ulterior motives with their statement criticising the officials in Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup semi-final.

Rangers released a statement criticising the Scottish FA on Monday, after expressing their frustration at an incident in which Auston Trusty was shown a yellow card for kicking Jack Butland in the head.

The Gers goalkeeper already had both hands on the ball before the Celtic defender raised his foot, but the video assistant referee decided against intervening further.

Rangers were beaten 3-1 by Celtic, after going a man down themselves in the first half.

Thelo Aasgaard was sent off against Celtic, after the Norwegian had caught Anthony Ralston high up on the leg while stretching for the ball.

Credit: Imago

The Rangers statement specifically mentioned the incident between Trusty and Butland, which had sparked huge debate.

“Club representatives met with the Scottish FA this evening to seek explanations for major decisions in the match, including the incident involving Jack Butland and Auston Trusty,” Rangers said.

“Following that meeting, we remain unsatisfied with the explanation of the referee’s decision in that incident, the application of...