Ref talks continue

Scottish Football Association
12 April 2012

The Scottish Football Association are still locked in talks with referees' representatives in a bid to persuade the officials to call off their proposed strike.

Grade one referees on Sunday voted to withdraw their labour, bringing this weekend's scheduled fixtures into doubt.

Tuesday night's discussions between the SFA and the referees were described as "constructive" and have continued on Wednesday.

It is understood all the referees will be contacted on Wednesday night where they will be asked for their thoughts on the outcomes of the discussions which are due to end within the next couple of hours.

The SFA have set a deadline for midday Thursday for a resolution before they turn elsewhere for replacement referees.

However, the Welsh FA confirmed on Wednesday afternoon that none of their referees would be heading to Scotland this weekend.

A statement on the official FAW website read: "It has now been decided that no Welsh officials will travel to Scotland this weekend to officiate in any SPL matches.

"After consultation with available officials, the decision has been taken for them not to officiate in Scotland."

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