Celtic have contacted the SFA demanding clarification over the delay in the Rangers Covid Five case.
Parkhead chiefs are seeking answers from Hampden beaks after charges against Nathan Patterson and fellow Ibrox rule breakers took nearly two months and an appeal will now be held after Saturday’s Scottish Cup derby showdown.
Record Sport understands the SFA delayed taking action after giving Rangers time to conduct their own investigation in to the illegal party that was broken up by cops at the start of February.
But it took more than three weeks for the Ibrox club to conclude their findings and the governing body longer again to raise an action.
Patterson has been involved in six domestic games since the incident and will be free to face the Hoops, along with Calvin Bassey and Bongani Zungu.
Celtic are unhappy as Hampden chiefs hit them with punishment for Boli Bolingoli’s breach within four days earlier this season, with the Hoops having games postponed that left them playing catch up in the Premiership.
But a Celtic spokesman said: “There have been a number of calls for ‘consistency’ this season – we couldn’t agree more.
“The SFA has dealt with other cases swiftly this season and only they can explain the timing in this case.
“We have therefore sought clarification from the Scottish FA so that Scottish football can understand the approach in disciplinary cases, in the interests of transparency and consistency.”
