Derek McInnes Faces SFA Charge Over Celtic Penalty Comment

23 Jun 2026

Derek McInnes has received a Scottish FA notice of complaint after describing a late Celtic penalty decision as “disgusting” while he was in charge of Hearts. The comment has brought disciplinary attention from the governing body. The case adds another flashpoint to the debate around refereeing standards in Scottish football. It also shows the risks managers face when emotional post-match remarks cross into territory officials consider unacceptable.