Earlier today we were asked to believe the substandard and quite frankly, pathetic excuse by the Scottish FA over Jota’s beautiful goal that was robbed from him, and subsequently Celtic supporters have been having their say on the controversy. Safe to say none were mightily impressed by the laughable excuse pushed by the Scottish football authorities regarding this latest gaffe.
It’s becoming common knowledge these days that it is a case of when, not if, Celtic get a really bad decision against them in just about every game in Scottish football. The past few weeks have taken it to a new level with the introduction of VAR technology, which has thrown up a multitude of issues – not least of all the impartiality of the men operating it and their competence to do so.
The handball that was not given against Michael Smith at Tynecastle merely a few weeks ago, combined with the Bernabei decision at Celtic Park last Saturday already had people on edge at this new technology. But the game versus Motherwell on Wednesday night just past has completely and utterly put the cat amongst the pigeons with our supporters.
Fans are demanding answers to this disgraceful decision to chalk off the Jota goal with an image taken from behind the play, and which actually looks as if he’s onside.
The statement issued by the Scottish FA today on their official website reads as follows:
‘Referee Operations can confirm that during a VAR review at Motherwell v Celtic, the footage from the relevant 18-yard line camera did not capture an appropriate view of the incident.
‘While the broadcast footage was only able to show a wider camera angle for viewers, Hawk-Eye technology is designed to calibrate an accurate offside decision from either of the two 18-yard line camera positions, with the subsequent VAR review determining that the Celtic player had received the ball in an offside position. (So what? That is NOT the rule – Ed!)
‘We have provided feedback to the host broadcaster on the incident as part of our regular review of the system operation.’
Take a look at the reaction to this latest scandal in Scottish refereeing:
Our Editor did warn us all…
Paul Gillespie
