SFA backs ref after Old Firm red card blitz

The Scottish Football Association has backed Old Firm referee Stuart Dougal for showing Alan Thompson a red card during Saturday’s match at Ibrox.

The official has been criticised for his decision to dismiss the Celtic midfielder for his lunge on Nacho Novo when the game was still in the balance at 0-0. Rangers went on to win the bad-tempered affair 3-1.