Celtic hero Chris Sutton has blasted the SFA for their decision to block Hibernian boss Nick Montgomery from being mic'd up during the Edinburgh derby, calling it "embarrassing".
The Easter Road manager had agreed to fans watching on Sky Sports at home to hear him throughout the fixture after Hibs agreed to a request from the broadcaster.
It would have been a first in Scottish football along with Montgomery's assistant Sergio Raimundo wearing a body cam.
And Sutton, who provided live commentary for the game, did not hold back when giving his thoughts on the decision.
Writing on X, he said: "Nick Montgomery was open and happy to be mic’d up for tonight’s Edinburgh derby.
"It would have been fascinating to hear how he worked and his mindset ingame. But for whatever reason the SFA blocked it.
"The SFA are an embarrassment and stuck in the past. Dear me…"
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Meanwhile, Celtic coach Harry Kewell is poised "to leave the club in the coming days".
This is according to the Scottish Sun who claim that the Australian "edging closer to being appointed as the new Yokohama F. Marinos boss."
Kewell did not travel with Brendan Rodgers' side on Boxing Day as the Hoops defeated Dundee 3-0.
Reports in Australia state that John Hutchinson, who worked with Ange Postecoglou at Marinos, is expected to be his No2.
Rodgers previously confirmed that he would not stand in the way of Kewell joining the former J1 League champions.
He said: ""Harry has already managed before, so it is not new to him. He has had a taste of it and I am always one that if staff members want to broaden their horizons then I am very encouraging of that.
“It is also a sign that you have talented people if other clubs want them."
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