Scottish FA demand Romanov quotes explanation

0 Comments | AFP, February, 2007

EDINBURGH (AFP) — Controversial Hearts owner Vladimir Romanov could find himself in hot water after the Scottish FA asked him to explain comments attributed to him in a Russian football magazine.

Romanov, whose behaviour has become increasingly bizarre in recent weeks, was quoted as questioning the integrity of match officials at matches involving Celtic and Rangers.

His spokesman later claimed he was misquoted but he also wrote a cryptic website article that seemed to follow similar lines.

In a statement, the SFA said: "The Scottish Football Association have written to Vladimir Romanov to ask for his comments on the article in the Daily Record, which translated an interview he made with the Russian 'Futbol' magazine.

"We have also written to...