Source: Team_Talk
Smith vents fury at Miller decision
The Scottish champions were confident the striker would be cleared by video evidence after being dismissed for violent conduct following a clash with Darren Dods during the midweek 7-1 win over Dundee United.[LNB]But, after reviewing the incident again, the match official stood by his decision, ruling Miller out of the Scottish Premier League clash with Celtic.[LNB]Smith told the Daily Record: "We are extremely disappointed by the referee's decision.[LNB]"It's especially hard to understand how he can uphold the red card given that, during the game, he was telling our players Kenny Miller had kicked Dods in the head.[LNB]"That was the reason he gave for producing a red card. But, having watched the TV evidence myself, that is clearly not the case.[LNB]"The referee is adamant this was violent conduct but from watching the tapes I have to say there is not even a great deal of anger being shown by either of the players.[LNB]"That's why I'm disappointed in his decision not to change his mind. It seems obvious he got it wrong."[LNB]Smith also questioned the Scottish Football Association's appeals procedure, adding: "How can you have an appeals process which is dependent upon the referee admitting that he got it wrong in the first place?[LNB]"It doesn't seem to make a great deal of sense."[LNB][LNB]
