Dan Plumley has emphasized the possibility of the SFA imposing sanctions on Hibernian following their controversial social media post about Rangers during the recent 3-1 victory at Ibrox on 30 March.
The post in question targeted Rangers with a penalty jibe, insinuating the timing of a potential penalty kick during the match: “Penalty to Rangers. Who had 20 minutes?”
According to Plumley, a finance expert, the repercussions for Hibs could vary from a financial penalty to a revision in regulations. However, he suggested that the issue might be quietly resolved without escalating further.
In an exclusive statement to Ibrox News, Plumley highlighted the complexities of managing social media in the modern era, acknowledging its dual nature of being beneficial yet risky for players and clubs.
The expert stressed the importance for clubs to carefully monitor content shared on their social media platforms, hinting at possible consequences such as warnings, fines, or structural changes in how clubs engage online.
While recognizing the potential severity of the situation, Plumley shared his view that this incident could potentially be downplayed and resolved through dialogue rather than punitive measures, emphasizing the need for a cautious approach to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Tam McManus, a notable figure who reacted promptly to the news, expressed disbelief at the prospect of punitive measures against Hibernian, suggesting a more lenient approach. Given the increased scrutiny on football authorities in Scotland, McManus emphasized the importance of clubs refraining from making contentious statements like the one in question, underscoring the need to discourage such behavior moving forward.