Sky Sports: Rangers’ appeal over Diomande red card successful.
Rangers’ Mohamed Diomande was sent off against Dundee United after an altercation with Kevin Holt; referee Nick Walsh remained with his decision after a VAR review; Ibrox club were successful in their appeal during a Scottish FA hearing, and the red card was reversed. Rangers’ appeal against the red card awarded to Mohamed Diomande at Dundee United was successful. The midfielder was sent out late at Tannadice Park following a collision with Kevin Holt, and referee Nick Walsh upheld his original judgement following a VAR review. Speaking after their 3-1 victory over United, Gers manager Philippe Clement said the decision to send off Diomande was “incredible,” adding that his player was “attacked” and did not touch Holt.
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher told Sky Sports’ Ref Watch: “I was surprised the red card was issued, and even more surprised when the referee was sent to the screen and stuck with his original decision.” Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock noted that it was “a very bad decision.” Diomande was cleared at the SFA’s fast-track hearing on Tuesday, so he avoids a two-game domestic punishment and could face Ross County on Sunday, with Rangers playing in Europa League action on Thursday. Gallagher, commenting on Sky Sports News during Ref Watch, said: “I was startled the red card was issued, and even more surprised when the referee was sent to the screen and stuck with his original decision.
“It does prove that if you go to the screen all options are available.
“He gets pushed twice and then raises his arms. Does he connect with his face? Does he mean to connect with his face?
“The other thing to remember, in law, is it brutal or malicious? This doesn’t come into either.”
Warnock added: “I’m still trying to figure out what he saw! It’s a horrible decision, and it’ll be interesting to see what the consequences are and what his justification is.” Ex-England International Sue Smith stated: “It is never a red card. I viewed it from every angle and can’t understand why it’s a red card. “Diomande gets shoved and moves away from Kevin Holt. He doesn’t connect with him. “It was a real shock decision, in particular after the referee went to the screen.” After Rangers’ victory at Tannadice Park, former Rangers scorer Kris Boyd told Sky Sports: “It’s embarrassing.” I believe that when you go to the monitor, you can become overly stubborn. Sometimes you’ve just got to admit you got it wrong and Nick Walsh should have.
“There is no excessive force, no brutality, and if I were a Ranger, I would file an appeal right now.” “Even if he slaps him, the evidence is inconclusive. There is no excessive force involved. There is no cruelty at all. I do not comprehend. Walsh is right there, and from his perspective, it appears as if he has caught him. “It is inconclusive. I’ve watched it about 40 times here, and we’re still talking over it, indicating that it’s not decisive.
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