SFA working to avoid referee strike

The Scottish Football Association has vowed to do their best to stop any potential referee strike.

Strike action was called by the Scottish Senior Football Referees’ Association on Sunday after they grew tired of the constant criticism directed at them for their performances.

But the SFA confirmed on Monday that they were doing everything in their power to appease the officials before the weekend.

SFA President George Peat announced that talks would be held soon but understood the plight of the officials.

“It is a sad day for Scottish football and we do not condone strike action, but we must sympathise with the grievances of the referees,” Peat told Sky Sports News.

“We will do everything we can to broker a deal before the weekend that depends on the outcome of meetings which we hope to hold.”

“Unfortunately the behaviour of some people in recent weeks has tarnished the image of Scottish football and has demeaned the game. The climate of influence, innuendo and conspiracy theories must stop.”