Rangers’ 2024-25 season ended with a draw at Hibernian, although the consequences from that game is expected to linger for some time.
Nico Raskin’s goal, which placed Rangers two goals ahead after Cyriel Dessers began the scoring, was controversially called off.
With no goal-line technology in place, the officials did not believe the ball had over the entire line, much to Raskin and his Rangers teammates’ amazement.
To make matters worse, Kieron Bowie equalised for Hibs, before Raskin and Martin Boyle scored in an enthralling 2-2 draw at Easter Road.
John Brown makes on-air corruption allegation
Rangers TV analyst John Brown spoke for most Gers fans when he accused the SFA of “corruption” over the event.
Those actions were always likely to hand Brown and Rangers in trouble, and so it has proved as widespread reports on Monday (19 May) suggested the SFA is looking into the comments.
| Position | Team | Played | Points |
| 1st | Celtic | 38 | 92 |
| 2nd | Rangers | 38 | 75 |
| 3rd | Hibernian | 38 | 58 |
| 4th | Dundee United | 38 | 53 |
Rangers were quick to respond, with Rangers Review journalist Chris Jack publishing a club comment via X (19 May).
Rangers vowed to escalate the situation by defending themselves if they or Brown were charged by the regulatory body.
Keith Hackett slams ‘unacceptable’ Brown remark
However, former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett insists the SFA will be unfazed by Rangers’ response and will still push ahead with charging Brown.
“The remark was unacceptable – you cannot question the integrity of match officials,” Hackett exclusively told Ibrox News.
“The fact that the Scottish Premier League does not operate with Goal Line Technology is frankly unacceptable and amazing.
“You are relying on the assistant referee been behind the flag looking right down the goal line to determine if the whole of the ball has crossed over the goal line. There is also the risk of the ball being covered by defenders /attackers
“However, I’m sure that the SFA will charge the individual for the unacceptable remark. The fact that it will take time if Rangers defend themselves should not be a worry for the SFA. They have to deliver and uphold the integrity of any competition.”
