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SFA names commission chairman
- Updated: June 1, 2016
Sheriff Principal Edward Bowen has been appointed by the SFA to chair the independent commission into the events following the Scottish Cup final.
Thousands of Hibernian fans swarmed on to the Hampden Park pitch after their side won 3-2 against Rangers with a late goal from skipper David Gray.
A number of Rangers players were attacked, with some of those requiring medical attention, while there were also clashes between rival fans after some Rangers supporters invaded the pitch.
The announcement of Bowen’s appointment was made to the members of the Scottish FA at its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday morning.
Bowen will establish the commission immediately with the remit to provide a report into the security and risk management procedures deployed in regard to the pitch incursions at full-time.
The governing body voted through seven resolutions at the AGM – which allow the SFA to improve its measure of control in several areas – at a meeting attended by Scottish Parliament Cabinet …
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