We are all anticipating the media’s reaction and Willie Collum’s explanation following the Fir Park tragedy.
After a week that saw one of the largest inquests ever held into an incident that occurred during an association football game, watch this incident, which is near the end of the highlights video below, and then listen to Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell discuss the sending off.
The “controversial” decision last weekend, which basically amounted to the referee blowing his whistle a little too early—hardly the crime of the century—seems to have been influenced by every single fan, commentator, former player, and former match official. Had it happened at the other end of the park, we would have been told to file it under Honest Mistakes.
The aforementioned occurrence has garnered more media attention than the 9/11 attacks, the recent US presidential election, and JFK’s assassination put together. Nobody on or off the park protested about the incident at the time because it was so obvious.
Collum hurriedly released the VAR Review video for December.
Naturally, it was the ridiculous choice to deny the Rangers a spot kick in the league cup final on Sunday. Head of Scottish referees Willie Collum was forced to provide a brief explanation in order to placate the crowds, since the wrath from Rangers supporters, the SMSM, and Philippe Clement was equal.
In an attempt to appease the Ibrox club, who will always feel wronged, Collum has done himself no favors by swiftly denouncing the judgment and brushing his allegations aside. Everyone, including the Ibrox club, is aware that they didn’t perform well enough to win the game. Easy. I guess anything to divert attention from their shortcomings.
Collum has created a rod for himself.
Both Collum and the SMSM have made a fool of themselves with their constant tirades about the topic. Therefore, it will be intriguing to observe how both handle one of the most severe red cards you will ever witness in Motherwell vs. Kilmarnock’s Premiership match yesterday night.
A startling choice at Fir Park
Dan Casey, a defender for Motherwell, was dismissed for merely pushing his Killie opponent. It was shockingly given as a red card in real time, but it became worse when referee Chris Graham refused to change his initial ruling even when David Dickinson on VAR sent him to the pitchside monitor.
Before the weekend is done, we all anticipate the media’s indignation and Willie Collum’s explanation. Naturally, with three rounds of games remaining, Collum has hurried out his December VAR Review, as we have already discussed on The Celtic Star.
Willie, are these games any less important?
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