Rangers defender Jon Flanagan charged by SFA over Scott Brown elbow

Rangers defender Jon Flanagan faces a two-game ban after being charged by the SFA for an off-the-ball incident with Celtic captain Scott Brown.
By The Newsroom
Published 14th May 2019, 17:48 BST

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The former Liverpool full-back caught his opponent with an elbow as Celtic were about to take a corner minutes into the second half of Rangers’ 2-0 victory.

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Though referee Kevin Clancy produced a yellow card at the time, the SFA compliance officer has decided there is a case to answer.

Referee Kevin Clancy books Rangers' Jon Flanagan after a clash with Celtic's Scott Brown. Picture: SNSReferee Kevin Clancy books Rangers' Jon Flanagan after a clash with Celtic's Scott Brown. Picture: SNS
Referee Kevin Clancy books Rangers' Jon Flanagan after a clash with Celtic's Scott Brown. Picture: SNS

A hearing will take place on Thursday with Flanagan set to miss the clash with Kilmarnock and the first match of next season if the decision is upheld.

Rangers have had 12 players sent off this season, while Allan McGregor was also banned retrospectively.

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