This week’s Regan statement….

SFA Chief Exec has issued a statement today about sectarian and discriminatory behaviour, but it’s a statement that really says nothing!

The statement reads, “The Scottish FA condemns all kinds of sectarian and discriminatory behaviour, a view that was endorsed by the President of UEFA, Michel Platini, at the UEFA Convention in Paris this week.

“We are committed to the newly formed Joint Action Group set-up by the Scottish Government, the police and all Scottish football authorities to ensure a collective approach to addressing the ongoing problems and will be discussing the matter of sectarianism at the next working group meeting.

“Prior to last weekend’s Co-operative Insurance Cup final, I met with representatives from the anti-sectarian charities, Nil By Mouth and Show Bigotry the Red Card, as part of the Scottish FA’s plans to help formulate a new series of practical measures that can be implemented to help tackle the issues that continue to arise.

“I also intend meeting with member clubs and the league organisations to seek their assistance in eradicating sectarianism and other forms of unacceptable behaviour from football.”

Having attended the League Cup Final on Sunday and listened to mainly the Rangers supporters singing their “party” songs what we needed was more than a statement. What is needed is some positive action to try to put an end to this.

There is no mention in the statement referring to the issues from Sunday, and no action planned for the songs on Sunday. Therefore this seems to be a bit of a pointless statement to me.

Surely is time for all the football bodies to take action; fines, closed door games, points deductions and keep doing them until the message gets through!