Dalglish: Gers got it right with duo

12 April 2009 11:36
The midfielder and goalkeeper indulged in a drinking session after Scotland's World Cup qualifying defeat to Holland and were dropped to the bench for the clash against Iceland four days later. During that game they made insulting gestures at photographers and have subsequently been given a life ban on playing for their country. When they returned to their club, they were suspended for two weeks without pay, while Ferguson was stripped of the club captaincy. "As a professional you've got a responsibility to conduct yourself in a certain manner," said Dalglish. "Not just on a Saturday night because when they were sitting on the bench in front of all the cameras, they've got a responsibility of how to behave. "After what they did sitting on the bench something had to be done. It's a great credit to Rangers. "They were punished for the Saturday night and that's where it should have finished. But they carried it on to Wednesday. I think Walter Smith as (Rangers) manager is dignified and supportive of his players and it's a disappointment for him. "Not only have they let themselves down, they've let Scotland and more importantly their employers down and I think Walter had no option but to take action. "The boys have just got to accept it."

Source: Team_Talk