Celtic thrashed Aberdeen on Tuesday evening to open a 16 point gap over Rangers, who are currently away to Kilmarnock. The Scottish Champions bounced back from a rare domestic defeat to win 5-1 against the visitors from Pittodrie.
The defeat at Easter Road became a minor disappointment after Rangers lost to St Mirren to end Philippe Clement’s bizarre reign at the club. The major talking point from the defeat in Edinburgh was a refereeing decision that cost Celtic at least a point.
Deep into the second half, Celtic thought they had equalised with Daizen Maeda. Arne Engels slipped the ball towards Alistair Johnston who hit the byline before firing the ball back into the box, which was turned in by Maeda. The goal was given by referee Steven McLean with the linesman indicating that the goal was good.
The VAR, Alan Muir, took a guess and told McLean that the goal should not stand. This was against the rules stating that it must be a factual basis for overturning, eg the lines being drawn. Premier Sports’ Scottish Football Social Club discussed the decision with Alan Hutton, Michael Stewart and Darrell Currie all discussing the controversial call.
Alan Hutton, @mstewart_23 and @darrellcurrietv discuss Celtic's disallowed goal against Hibernian on Saturday ❌
"I thought it was absolutely scandalous." 🗣️@McBookie pic.twitter.com/epX3e9lmlx
— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) February 25, 2025
They had plenty of time to speak about the hearts penalty, they just chose not to.
The rule is. sorry it does not count if you are a referee doing var or officiating at. A game against celtic , unfortunately we live in a country that has 4 1/2 million heathens
And call it what it is half a million catholics
What do you want