Hibs pundits react after red cards derail Rangers clash as one call deemed ‘ludicrous’ and f-bomb dropped
Another controversial weekend in refereeing has generated discussion over the Hibs red card events. Scottish football was able to avoid another refereeing issue at the Hibs vs. Rangers match for an entire week. Following contentious remarks made during Hearts’ match against Celtic the previous weekend, Easter Road’s team was reduced to nine men in their 2-0 Scottish Cup quarterfinal loss to Rangers. Jordan Obita had two cards and was sent off for a foul on Tom Lawrence, although there is disagreement over his second ticket, which involved a contact with Rabbi Matondo.
Reference When trailing back, Steven McLean judged his connection with the winger deserving of a yellow card, then a red one. Nathan Moriah-Welsh was sent off for a lunge on John Lundstram two minutes later, and there was no VAR review. Both calls have generated a variety of punditry viewpoints, from those who agree with the decisions to those who disagree. Here are a few of them.
Neil Lennon (Viaplay)
Regarding Obita: “I don’t know where his head was at, but he [Obita] was too emotional in the second half.” He appeared to be pleading to be dismissed. Prior to receiving his second yellow card, he interfered with McCausland’s treatment and tried to force the Rangers physio off the field.
“He ought to have relaxed, but he didn’t. Matondo was given a clear physical examination, and he raised his arm. He presented the referee with a choice. It was completely insane.”Regarding Moriah-Welsh: “It appears like a two-footed challenge at first, and you think he’s got trouble.” However, in my opinion, it’s a yellow and ought to have been inverted.”
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