SFA may draft in League of Ireland referees for weekend games

LEAGUE of Ireland referees maybe drafted in to officiate fixtures in the Scottish Premier League this weekend amid a planned strike by Scottish officials.

Tue, 23 Nov, 2010 - 00:00
Martin Claffey

The Scottish Football Association last night confirmed they had drawn up contingency plans to bring in match officials from outside the country amid a planned strike by referees in Scotland.

The SFA could look to the Republic of Ireland as the Airtricity League is in its close season.

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