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BORUC: Could face SFA punishment

Tuesday September 2,2008

By Gary Keown

CONTROVERSIAL Celtic keeper Artur Boruc is in line for a hammering from the SFA.

Hampden bosses have put together a review panel to study his conduct during the Hoops’ 4-2 Parkhead loss to Rangers and decide whether disciplinary chiefs should take action over his gestures to the away support.


The Pole raised his middle finger to the Rangers legions as they taunted him.


Boruc looks sure to be called to account and is likely to be hit with a fine, although he could also be handed a suspension.


Police are also investigating the incident along with claims a missile was thrown at the Rangers dugout during the encounter.


Boruc was handed a caution in 2006 for making offensive gestures at Gers fans at Ibrox and his latest brush with authority comes at a time when he is also hitting the headlines for off-field issues.


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Weekend reports in Poland stated that his marriage is on the rocks just a couple of months after the birth of his son Alex.


The 28-year-old has also been kicked out of the Polish national side for the start of their World Cup qualifying campaign.


He broke a curfew following a friendly defeat in Ukraine and went boozing with team-mates and journalists.


Former Celtic goalkeeper Packie Bonner has warned Boruc he must get his head straight.


And the Irishman insists the Hoops No 1 must learn to put aside off-field matters as soon as he crosses the touchline.


Bonner said: “There’s no doubt that, as an Old Firm goalkeeper, you have to put up with things that most others don’t.


“Maintaining focus, regardless of what’s going on in your head, is something you need to work on constantly but there are times when Artur loses that a bit.


“He certainly has confidence but composure and focus remain question marks. That’s a mental thing and something only he can put right.” 


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