Rangers fans rage at Scottish FA after confirmed Hearts development

Rangers fans are fuming at the Scottish FA after it was confirmed that Nick Walsh would officiate their opening SPFL clash v Hearts at Tynecastle.

The SFA have confirmed which officials will take charge of each game next weekend as the domestic football season finally gets underway.

Walsh is a controversial figure at Ibrox given some questionable decisions and performances given against them in recent years.

Fans pointed to recent games against Celtic for examples, with last season’s clash at Parkhead and Scottish Cup final both officiated by Walsh.

Now, with the referee set to take up their opening day clash against Hearts, supporters have been left fuming at the Scottish FA’s decision.

Rangers fans fume at Scottish FA after Nick Walsh development

Accusations of bias are often levelled at Scottish officials, and Rangers fans have insisted Walsh is a Celtic supporter given his apparent bias against them.

In England, referees are required to declare which team they support and therefore are not allowed to referee their team or their direct rivals, but no such procedure takes place in Scotland.

After the appointment was announced, fans took to social media to share their frustration, with one supporter insisting Walsh would “make it all about himself”.

In other news, Rangers have opened talks to sign a Todd Cantwell replacement.

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