Derek McInnes, Rangers’ manager, was handed a four-match touchline ban by the Scottish FA for remarks describing a late penalty decision as “disgusting” that benefited Celtic, with Rangers planning to appeal the ruling. The club maintains his comments targeted the decision rather than officials as a whole, and argues the punishment is excessive. McInnes himself says the remarks were not meant with malice and expresses willingness to pursue the appeal process while defending his right to express honest opinions. Coverage notes that the case highlights a broader debate about how post-match comments by managers are policed and their impact on relations with officials and the media. Subsequent reporting indicates a separate sanction: a three-match ban with one suspended for further comments after another match, fueling ongoing debate about discipline for outspoken managers. The evolving disciplinary actions could set a precedent for how candid criticism of refereeing decisions is handled in Scottish football, particularly by high-profile managers like McInnes.