Scottish Football Association president George Peat has launched a scathing attack on Celtic following their decision to appeal against manager Neil Lennon's six-match touchline ban.
The Parkhead club were highly critical of the SFA in a statement released after the sanctions were handed down to the Hoops boss, who on Tuesday lost his appeal against an automatic two-match ban following his dismissal in a game against Hearts on November 10.
Celtic claimed they were "very surprised and extremely disappointed" by what they described as excessive punishment, while calling for the SFA's processes and structures to be updated. But Peat has branded Celtic's complaints as "tiresome" and told them to focus more on their own discipline.
He said: "Celtic's policy of airing their grievances in public is becoming tiresome.
"It is ironic that they have chosen to criticise the Scottish FA's processes and structures yet again on the eve of our two-day seminar which will culminate in a new strategy, incorporating streamlined structures and more efficient procedures.
"The Scottish FA is acutely aware of the need to modernise. That was why we commissioned the Henry McLeish Review, which we are committed to implementing.
"It was only a matter of weeks ago that the Celtic chief executive welcomed the Scottish FA's recognition of the need for modernisation.
"It is also ironic, given the constant demands for transparency and accountability, that the statement issued by Celtic last night was not attributed to anyone.
"Perhaps Celtic should devote more time to their own responsibilities and discipline than questioning others."
Source: PA
