Scotland's McInnes Gets 4-Match Ban for Celtic Penalty Row

McInnes Slapped with 4-Match Ban for Celtic Penalty Comments

The Scottish Football Association has handed Rangers' new manager Derek McInnes a four-match ban for his critical comments about a disputed penalty decision that benefited Celtic in last season's match. McInnes' comments were deemed 'disgusting' by the SFA.

What happened?

The incident occurred in a match between Rangers and Celtic last season. McInnes was critical of the referee's decision to award a penalty to Celtic, calling it 'disgusting'. The SFA has now handed him a four-match ban for his comments.

Why it matters for Scotland

Scotland's recent form has been poor, with 3 consecutive losses. The team's next fixture is against Slovenia on September 26, 2026. The SFA's decision to ban McInnes may have a significant impact on the team's performance in the upcoming match.

What comes next?

The SFA's decision to ban McInnes has sparked controversy in the Scottish football community. The team's next fixture is against Slovenia on September 26, 2026. Scotland's recent form has been poor, with 3 consecutive losses.

Last result: Scotland 0-3 Brazil (2026-06-24). Recent form (last 5): 2W-0D-3L (LLLWW, most recent first); lost the last 3. Next fixture: vs Slovenia (away, 2026-09-26).