| “The board of the Scottish FA has considered correspondence received from Dundee FC regarding a decision of the SPL to fine Livingston FC over the registration of Hassan Kachloul as an amateur player.
“The board decided that the matter be referred to a specially convened sub-committee of the board for determination. This sub-committee will be chaired by Lord Ranald MacLean, with other members being John McBeth (ex-Clyde) and Dick Shaw (QOS).
“Dundee FC understands that arrangements are being put in place for a hearing at the earliest possible opportunity.”
A spokesman for Dundee FC said, “We welcome confirmation from the Scottish FA of their intention to investigate this matter and look forward to being advised of a date for a hearing in due course.”
After promptings from Dundee, the national body decided to investigate alleged irregularities regarding the Moroccan’s signing for the Almondvale outfit at the tail end of last season.
Livi were fined £15,000 by the SPL board for “serious breaches” of their rules, but Dundee felt strongly that the punishment was far too lenient. That saw them raise the matter with the SFA, who agreed to investigate.
And, should the ruling body decide Livi’s action was more serious than a technical breach of rules, they have the power to dock the West Lothian club points. Were that to happen, Dundee could be sensationally reinstated to the top-flight for next season. |
