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Outspoken pundit ends six-month Hampden exile after SFA row

Stewart has returned to Hampden more than six months after being banned from the national stadium by the SFA.

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 6:06 PM
Outspoken pundit ends six-month Hampden exile after SFA row
Key Things to Know
  • Michael Stewart has returned to Hampden Park after serving a six-month ban imposed by the SFA.
  • The dispute was resolved ahead of the Premier Sports Cup semi-final between Rangers and Aberdeen.
  • Stewart apologized to SFA chiefs, admitting that some of his previous comments had gone over the top.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Pundit Michael Stewart has returned to Hampden Park following a six-month ban imposed by the Scottish Football Association. The former Hearts and Hibs midfielder made his comeback for the Premier Sports Cup semi-final between Rangers and Aberdeen after resolving a long-running dispute with the governing body.

The initial ban was issued earlier in the year following Stewart's harsh criticism of Scottish referees and Head of Refereeing Willie Collum. Stewart issued an apology via a statement from Premier Sports, conceding that some of his past remarks were "over the top."

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