RAITH ROVERS have written to the SFA requesting an investigation into Ryan Hardie's early release from Scotland Under-19 duty this week.
The Rangers striker played for Scot Gemmill's side in the 1-1 draw with Bulgaria on Wednesday but will not be part of the squad for a repeat fixture on Friday.
Instead, Hardie, who has made just one substitute appearance for Rangers this season, will be available for selection when the Gers face Rovers at Ibrox this weekend aiming for their ninth straight win under Mark Warburton.
The Kirkcaldy club are upset that Warburton will be able to call on the services of his young striker while Craig Wighton remains on the continent on international duty.

But Herald Sport understands Raith were offered the same opportunity as Rangers by the SFA after the Light Blues made their request to release Hardie on Monday evening.

The Compliance Officer will now look into the case and decide if it should be taken any further.
A Rovers statement said: "Ahead of Saturday’s Ladbrokes Championship match versus Rangers at Ibrox, Raith Rovers FC has today asked the Scottish FA’s Compliance Officer to consider whether he agrees that Rangers FC, through David Weir, have breached SFA Articles and Rules by requesting and securing the early release of its player Ryan Hardie from international duty with Scotland Under 19s in Bulgaria, for the sole reason that he is then available to play against Raith Rovers.
"Raith Rovers FC also has an important player in the same Under 19 squad, 1st team regular Craig Wighton, and Craig remains in Bulgaria and available for selection for Friday evening’s national representative match. He will fly home with the rest of the squad on Saturday afternoon. 
"We are delighted that Craig is receiving international recognition, and whilst we are without his services for the crucial match with Rangers, our loss is Scotland’s gain.
"Naturally we are concerned that if there is any breach of Article 82.1 and Rules 56 & 57, this would – in these circumstances – result in an unfairness in terms of players available for selection for Saturday’s match, which is to our disadvantage."