The 5 Celtic and Rangers decisions VAR got wrong as Ibrox club warned after stormy ref request.
VAR has come under heightened scrutiny, with Celtic and Rangers involved in incorrect calls.
Following Collum’s intervention, graphics revealed that the award would not have stood otherwise because Abdallah Sima had drifted offside. The Ibrox club was upset and requested that he not officiate Rangers matches in the future.
Crawford would not rule out the possibility of Collum playing in another Celtic vs Rangers encounter. He also stated that no club will influence which referee goes where.
He stated that “Willie will be considered alongside every other referee for games in the league, cup, or whatever.” We will make a choice closer to the time.”A club will have no influence on a referee appointment decision in Scotland. The Scottish FA will pick referees based on their experience, competence, and professionalism.
“We shall pick referees whose experience and profile are adequate. We completely reject any club’s request that a referee not be considered for their club positions.
“We don’t want one referee to garner a lot of attention. The influence is felt by all of the referees, regardless of the identity of the individual involved. We need to keep them all safe.
“A club in Tier 5 recently made a similar request, claiming that the referee failed to oversee their games. I believe they might have been following a trend.
The incorrect VAR decisions involving Celtic and Rangers
1. VAR should have recommended an on-field review after Rangers’ Ross McCausland was awarded a penalty. Decision should then been no penalty (Livingston v Rangers, 12 Nov).
2. VAR should not have recommended an on-field review for a penalty after a foul on Rangers’ Abdallah Sima. On-field decision of no penalty should have stood. (Rangers v Dundee, 9 Dec).
3. VAR should not have recommended an on-field review after Rangers’ Jose Cifuentes was awarded a yellow card. On-field decision of yellow card should have stood. (Rangers v Dundee, 9 Dec).
4. VAR should have recommended an on-field penalty review for a handball offence by Celtic’s Alastair Johnston. Panel noted an offside in the build-up so decision should have remained to not award penalty. (Celtic v Rangers, 30 Dec).
5. VAR should not have recommended an on-field review for a penalty for a handball offence against Rangers’ John Souttar. On-field decision to not award a penalty should have stood. (Rangers v Kilmarnock, 2 Jan).
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