Celtic’s gap at the top of the Cinch Premiership was cut to just two points after theRangers won 2-0 at Fir Park. Goals from Kieran Dowell and Todd Cantwell secured the three points in the Christmas Eve fixture. However, there was a Christmas present from the officials after a penalty was missed in the second half.
Dessers appeared to grab the Motherwell player as he was about to snatch at a rebound in the box. No penalty was awarded and the incident was discussed after the game by the Sky Sports team and the feeling was fairly unanimous – even former Rangers player Scott Arfield agreed.
Some of the officiating decisions in recent weeks that have benefitted teams have been questionable to say the least; however, it is incredible when you consider that it is over 70 league games since Rangers conceded a spot kick. Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell made his feelings known at full-time, too.
Celtic face theRangers next weekend in the second Glasgow Derby meeting of the season and it is shaping up to be quite an occasion. The Green Brigade/Bhoys are back and there will be no away fans, meaning that the Celtic support will need to get behind Brendan and his team, who appear to be in a difficult period at present.
Recently Brendan Rodgers called for VAR to be binned and he is spot in with this . It appears to be working exclusively for one club who have their own set or rules and are the only club not to have conceded a penalty kick since it was introduced.
