Rangers have hit out at the Scots referee who mocked Jermain Defoe as he was stretchered off the pitch during his side's 2-0 win over Ross County last night.
Martin Brodigan, a youth whistler for the SFA, shared a photo from the Ibrox clash showing the stricken Defoe as he was being substituted following an injury earlier in the evening.
He said: "Things you love to see," accompanied by a crying with laughter emoji. Fans lashed out at the ref and called for him to be punished by the governing body.
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And now Rangers themselves have demanded action from the SFA over the "disgusting" comments. A club spokesperson said: "To mock a footballer being carried from the pitch on a stretcher is disgusting and if this person is indeed registered with the Scottish FA we expect them to deal with him quickly and properly."
Charity RefsupportUK also blasted the official over his "inappropriate" tweet. They wrote: "We need to put on record that it is unacceptable and highly inappropriate for a referee to post tweets celebrating any injury to a player. We wish Jermain Defoe a speedy recovery."
The SFA confirmed to Herald and Times Sport that they are aware of the incident.
Mr Brodigan's comments come in the wake of Defoe being injured against the Staggies, prompting boss Steven Gerrard to admit he may have to dip his toe into the transfer market for another striker.
Defoe recently signed a pre-contract at Ibrox on a one-year deal from Bournemouth.
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