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FOOTBALLHAMPDEN CHIEFS PROBE BORUC GESTURES
BORUC: Could face SFA punishment Tuesday September 2,2008 By Gary KeownCONTROVERSIAL 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.[>
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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