The SFA have launched an investigation into St Mirren chairman John Needham’s “inappropriate” tweets aimed at Rangers.
Buddies supremo Needham issued an apology to the Light Blues for his conduct before the clubs met in Paisley on Sunday.
A series of offensive tweets emerged from Needham where he referred to the Scottish Premiership champions as “Sevco” and their fans as "H**s".
And in one tweet, the St Mirren director even joked he hoped a bridge would collapse while thousands of celebrating Gers fans crossed it in the wake of last season’s title win.
Needham wrote: “Here’s hoping the Squinty Bridge tips as well! Second thoughts… the pollution would be awful!”
The Saints chief was only appointed to the Paisley outfit’s top job in the summer.
The life-long Buddie replaced Gordon Scott having been selected by fans group SMISA, who have taken control of the club.
Apologising for his remarks, he said: “On Friday 22 October a number of Tweets I created in the past referring to Rangers fans were highlighted on Twitter.
“As a club chairman I have extra responsibility for the conduct and example I show.
“These posts are completely inappropriate and do not reflect my character or beliefs as a person and I very much regret them.
“I apologise unreservedly to the directors and fans of Rangers and to everyone at St Mirren. I am acutely aware of my responsibilities. This won't happen again.”
But the Hampden authorities have now stepped in and are investigating the matter.
The comments could be in breach of Rule 77, which reads: “A recognised football body, club, official, team official, other member of team staff, player, match official or other person under the jurisdiction of the Scottish FA shall, at all times, act in the best interests of Association Football.
“Furthermore such person or body shall not act in any manner which is improper or use any one, or a combination of, violent conduct, serious foul play, threatening, abusive, indecent or insulting words or behaviour.”
