Dunfermline face rap for ineligible player after Stenhousemuir rout

09 January 2010 07:15
• Calum Woods appears for Dunfermline despite suspension• Partick angry at first Dundee United goal in 2-0 defeatControversy clouded victories for Dunfermline and Dundee United as both teams progressed to the fifth round of the Scottish Cup.Dunfermline beat Stenhousemuir 7-1. However, following the match, it was confirmed that the Pars had fielded the suspended Calum Woods, who came on as a second-half substitute with his team 4-0 up. A decision has yet to be made by the Scottish Football Association on whether Dunfermline will be ejected from the competition. Two seasons ago Brechin were thrown out of the Cup for fielding two ineligible players. The SFA is expected to make a decision ahead of the fifth-round draw today. Continue readingreadfullarticle

Source: TheGuardian