RANGERS legend Derek Johnstone has told Kenny Miller to spill the beans about what really happened in the Hampden dressing room which ended the striker’s Ibrox career.
The sporttimes columnist believes now is the time for Miller to tell all about the bust-up that took place between himself, Lee Wallace and the-then manager Graeme Murty after last April’s Scottish Cup semi-final defeat to Celtic.
An SPFL tribunal came down in favour of the two players on Wednesday, a decision which surprised Rangers, but the full details of what happened that day have still to be revealed.
Wallace, who remains a Rangers player, and Miller, now at Dundee, welcomed the decision to uphold their appeal against the sanctions imposed by Rangers, and the SPFL yesterday revealed the pair’s appeals against financial penalties had been successful - which could end in a bill of £100,000 for the Ibrox club.
Wallace was fined the maximum four weeks' wages and Miller was also punished with a two-week fine.
And Johnstone said: “Kenny said that one day he will tell us what really happened and that day has to come sooner rather than later.
“People have been putting two and two together and getting five. There are all sorts of stories being made up about what really went on that day.
“Kenny has to come out and speak publicly if everyone is to move on.
“I don’t know what went on. I haven’t spoken to any player about it. The only people who do are Kenny, Lee and Graeme, plus maybe few other players if they were present.
"The fans deserve to know what actually happened.
“We need to be told the facts and then everyone can move on, and it must be Kenny who does that because Lee remains a Rangers player. The real story has to come out.
“Look, if any player has a real go at their manager, no matter what the situation, and it has been over the top then they are in the wrong. But Kenny and Lee said they did nothing wrong.”
Confirming their successful appeal, the SPFL said in a statement: "On June 6, Lee Wallace and Kenny Miller submitted appeals to the SPFL against findings of misconduct brought against them by Rangers.
"The players appealed that the process utilised by the club in arriving at the decision to sanction them had been unfair.
"Their appeals were heard by an independent tribunal on August 13, 14 and 15. After due consideration, the independent tribunal has decided to uphold both appeals.
"The players and the club have been informed of the decision."
Margaret Gribbon, Solicitor for PFA Scotland, who represented the players at the SPFL hearing said: “My clients welcome the League’s decision and are grateful to PFA Scotland for their support”.
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