SFA set to strip refs of power
SFA chief executive Gordon Smith has revealed a draft proposal for the overhaul of the under-fire procedures
including the establishing of a three-strong appeals panel, which would decide whether to reject or uphold a referee's original verdict for claims of wrongful dismissal.
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Hide AdThis is similar to the system currently operating in England and it is understood the panel could be made up of a member of the SFA's referee development department, a former player and an ex-manager. Match officials will no longer be able to veto any appeal.