Brechin thrown out of Scottish Cup after dispute

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Thursday, January 31, 2008

Brechin City, a Scottish football team, was today ejected from the Scottish Cup following two separate disputes over two cup-tied players.

Hamilton Academical filed a complaint about the incident to the Scottish Football Association (SFA) and they decided to stage a replay of the match. However upon hearing of the second player, the SFA decided to remove Brechin from the competition and fine them £10,000. Hamilton will go through to play Aberdeen in the now delayed Sixth Round at Pittodrie.

Brechin secretary Angus Fairlie said: "It's certainly a big blow. It was an oversight but a very expensive mistake. We thought we would have a big pay day against Aberdeen but still have to pay win bonuses."

The replay match was won by Brechin 2-1 in extra time, after a 0-0 draw in the first encounter.

Sources

• "Brechin ejected from Scottish Cup". BBC Sport, January 31, 2008
• "Brechin booted out of Scottish Cup". Guardian Unlimited, January 31, 2008
  

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