Scottish QC Paul McBride has said that the Scottish Football Association is 'biased' and 'a laughing stock', attracting the ire of association officials.
The comments came on Tuesday after 'Gers number 2 Ally McCoist had his two-match ban overturned following an appeal despite the fact that the man he clashed with in early March, Celtic boss Neil Lennon, copped four games.
But McBride, Lennon's lawyer, told BBC Scotland that he was extremely unhappy with the decision.
"The SFA are tonight officially the laughing stock of world football and they have been shown to be not merely dysfunctional and not merely dishonest but biased because McCoist, who undoubtedly said something that provoked a reaction from Neil Lennon that caused a four-match ban for him, has received no punishment at all," he said.
Last night, the SFA came back with a statement released on behalf of chief executive Stewart Regan.
"We note that Paul McBride does not act on behalf of or as a spokesman for Celtic FC, its manager, or anyone associated with the club," it read.
"In making his unjustified and inflammatory remarks, Paul McBride appears to be acting as a self-publicist and not as a QC.
"Paul McBride's wild and inaccurate statements are defamatory and appear to be malicious.
"The Scottish FA is now considering, with the benefit of legal advice, whether to sue just Paul McBride for damages or whether to also sue other parties.
"A formal complaint is being made to the Faculty of Advocates with respect to the way in which Paul McBride has allowed himself to be held out as making comments to the media in his capacity as a QC.
"We are aware that many observers and members of the public would appreciate clarity on the decisions made at yesterday's meeting of the Disciplinary Committee. It would be inappropriate to comment publicly on committee decisions until the seven-day time frame for any appeal has elapsed."
