Medro, Smith didn't back Lafferty when he was caught out cheating with the Mulgrew 'headbutt.' I might be wrong, but didn't Rangers fine or ban him?
Aluko cheated just the same as Lafferty.
I understand Sally backing his player, but when it is as transparent a cheat as Lafferty's was, then it does not put Sally in a good light. On top of that, the distinct lack of that fabled Ibrox 'dignity' is there for all to see.
His player cheated and got the match winning penalty so why not just accept that good fortune?
Or would he have rather had him booked, no penalty, match drawn and the league's gap cut to two points?