Albertz out of Cup Final.

Jorg Albertz's petulant 85th minute kick at Dundee United sub Steven Thompson has put him OUT of the Cup Final.

The German star's red card will be recorded as violent conduct in Motherwell ref Hugh Dallas' report to SFA HQ.

And that means he will sit out Saturday's Parkhead clash with Hearts on an automatic suspension.

Albertz stared in shock at his red card after a senseless bust-up when he clashed with Thompson in midfield.

By the letter of the law our World Cup whistler Hugh Dallas - who had an excellent match - was left with very little option.

Now Albertz will join team-mate Alex Cleland, suspended for two Cup bookings.

New rules this season mean bookings only count in the same tournament players get them in, but a red card for violent conduct over- rides that.

Taken from the Daily Record