St Mirren's McLeish faces Scottish FA hearing over referee comments
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
St Mirren manager Craig McLeish will attend a Scottish FA hearing on August 27 regarding remarks made after his team's 1-0 loss to Dunfermline Athletic in the Premier Sports Cup. McLeish questioned referee Sean Murdoch's decisions and suggested bias, which led to a complaint under Disciplinary Rule 72. His comments came after a goal from St Mirren was disallowed, and a late penalty awarded to Dunfermline resulted in their victory. St Mirren has stated they will evaluate the notice before deciding on further actions.
- •McLeish's comments challenged the integrity of referee Sean Murdoch.
- •St Mirren's disallowed goal came from a foul on goalkeeper Aston Oxborough.
- •Dunfermline's winning goal was a penalty converted by Chris Kane.
- •The hearing is scheduled for August 27.
- •St Mirren will review the situation before making further comments.
- 11:40 AMYahoo Sports — St Mirren's McLeish faces hearing over referee remarks
- 11:35 AMBBC Football — St Mirren's McLeish faces hearing over referee remarks
"St Mirren manager Craig McLeish faces being disciplined by the Scottish FA following comments made following his side's 1-0 defeat by Dunfermline Athletic in the Premier Sports Cup on Sunday.
"St Mirren manager Craig McLeish faces being disciplined by the Scottish FA following comments made following his side's 1-0 defeat by Dunfermline Athletic in the Premier Sports Cup on Sunday.
"St Mirren manager Craig McLeish has been charged by the Scottish FA over comments he made about referee Sean Murdoch.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 11:40 AMSt Mirren's McLeish faces hearing over referee remarks
St Mirren manager Craig McLeish faces being disciplined by the Scottish FA following comments made following his side's 1-0 defeat by Dunfermline Athletic in the Premier Sports Cup on Sunday.
- BBC FootballJul 30, 2026, 11:35 AMSt Mirren's McLeish faces hearing over referee remarks
St Mirren manager Craig McLeish faces being disciplined by the Scottish FA following comments made following his side's 1-0 defeat by Dunfermline Athletic in the Premier Sports Cup on Sunday.
- Sky Sports—St Mirren boss McLeish charged by SFA for referee criticism
St Mirren manager Craig McLeish has been charged by the Scottish FA over comments he made about referee Sean Murdoch.
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