SCOTTISH football faces a potential shutdown next weekend after the country’s leading referees voted to refuse appointments.
It is understood that referees took the decision at a meeting yesterday after becoming disillusioned with attacks on their integrity and personal values from some clubs and individuals.
Referees have become increasingly concerned about their safety in the wake of the criticism.
The Scottish FA have yet to comment on the shock development, which comes after weeks of controversy surrounding match officials.
Meanwhile, former Shelbourne defender Seán Dillon scored a dramatic equaliser in the third minute of added time on Saturday to give Dundee United a point against Celtic at Parkhead.
Kenny Miller claimed a hat-trick against 10-man Kilmarnock as leaders Rangers came from behind to claim a 3-2 victory.
Irishman Connor Sammon netted a brace for an impressive Killie side, who had Mohamadou Sissoko sent-off for conceding both spot-kicks.
Caley Thistle moved up to fourth in the table, but were made to work hard for their 4-2 victory over Hibernian.
Adam Rooney’s second half hat-trick added to fellow Irishman Richie Foran’s seventh-minute opener as Caley Thistle claimed just their second home league win of the campaign. Liam Miller scored one of Hibernian’s goals.
