SFA to bring Romanov to account

The SFA has changed its regulations to enable the authorities to take action against those who are not directors of clubs, like Romanov, if necessary.

"Will I need to keep silent until the end of my life?" asked Romanov.

An SFA source told BBC Scotland: "I'm sure he'll face action. If he doesn't it gives the green light to others."

Romanov's spokesman Charlie Mann told BBC Scotland that it had been explained to Romanov that the regulation was not specifically aimed at him, despite press coverage that suggested this was the case.

But Romanov continued: "Will this rule only apply while you (SFA chief executive David Taylor) are in your post?

"I hope you won't leave your position for another 80 years because, without you, there's no-one to think up such ingenious regulations.

"In case I do get fined for what I say I'd like to know how you are going to spend the money?

"If it goes to pay bonuses to the referees then which ones - those who just happen to be Celtic fans or those who monitor the direction of (Rudi) Skacel's spitting?

"Or should we establish some foundation to conduct spitting contests?

"You have already accumulated quite an experience in this field so I suggest you become the general director of this new Spitting Federation. I guarantee there will be not a word of criticism from me.

"I'm even prepared to forget that you never apologised after an 'independent from you' referee wrongly sent off (Takis) Fyssas.

"Instead of apologising you disqualified key Hearts player (Paul) Hartley for three games before decisive matches for the SPL.

"Maybe you just forget that he's the real pride of the Scottish national team, unlike you or me.

"Well, I understand that one's own interests are above everything else."

Taken from the BBC