Dundee United v Rangers: ‘Blatant cheating’ in game branded a ‘Disgrace’

After the game, Philippe Clement and many others were perplexed by Mohamed Diomande’s dismissal.

The Belgian acknowledges that the team plans to appeal the ruling and hopes to prevail.

“That is truly a disgrace,” the host of the Heart and Hand podcast wrote via X. Diomande gets sent off and suspended for kicking people around the park without getting caught? The club should make that appeal, and I sincerely hope Clement gets through Walsh.

“That is simply outright infidelity.”

Even those who might not be Gers fans would find it difficult to defend Walsh’s decision to send Diomande off.

The midfielder had been treated roughly throughout the game without enough protection from the officials, and he was sent off in stoppage time for what appeared to be a minor infraction.

Clement’s obvious confusion and the club’s choice to file an appeal reveal a great deal about the perceived unfairness.

Edgar’s remarks, in which he refers to it as “blatant cheating,” highlight the annoyance felt by Rangers supporters as well as maybe by impartial onlookers who respect fair play.

This event brings to light a larger problem in football, where refereeing calls have the power to drastically change game and even season outcomes.

The inconsistent classification of fouls, particularly during high-stress games, suggests that referee training should be improved, VAR should be used more effectively, and perhaps the management of disciplinary procedures should be reviewed to guarantee equity for all.

In other Rangers news, a player in the first team has informed his agents that he wants to leave, and a new Ibrox contract is still possible.