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Ross County investigate player after homophobia allegation
'Unacceptable remark' reported during Staggies' Rainbow Laces weekend tie against Rangers
Rangers' Jermain Defoe (centre left) scores against Ross County during a Scottish Premiership match at the Global Energy Stadium, Dingwall

ROSS COUNTY chief executive Steven Ferguson asked today for time to “get to the bottom” of the homophobic abuse allegations levelled at midfielder Michael Gardyne.

According to reports, the Scottish FA is set to launch disciplinary action against the 34-year-old following an incident during Sunday’s 4-0 defeat to Rangers.

Ibrox defender Connor Goldson accused his County opponent of uttering an unacceptable remark during a flash point just before half-time — a claim the players’ agent and manager have already strongly denied.

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