KenL
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It was the same when St.Mirren won the cup. But, they were like snow off a dyke.
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rudebhoy
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VAR handball decisions getting absolutely ridiculous. Dundee Utd sling a cross in, goes over the head of the Celtic full back. Dundee Utd striker gets a header in, it hits the arm of the Celtic full back who has his back to the play and is totally oblivious.
Ref plays on, VAR ref gets him to look at. Decision- penalty and a booking for the full back!
Unbelievably bad decision, a total joke.
Ref plays on, VAR ref gets him to look at. Decision- penalty and a booking for the full back!
Unbelievably bad decision, a total joke.
rudebhoy
Q-School Graduate
Utd equalise with 3 minutes to go. Celtic go up the park and score twice.
That’s why we’re champions
That’s why we’re champions
Ian_George
Active member
Not seen it, but I would suspect it was awarded because of the (2021-22 change) ruling that the arm was in an 'un-natural' position - making the player's body bigger.
Edit: If it's this one, then VAR intervention and subsequent decision change was correct - as per the above 'unnatural position' aspect!
https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/sport/football/celtic-dundee-united-var-decisions-28416943
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chico
Club Champion
VAR takes far to long. Had to leave the game early anyway because of the rail strike but two VAR checks took 4 minutes, ended up missing half the goals. Should be quicker.
Ian_George
Active member
rudebhoy
Q-School Graduate
His body wasn’t in an unnatural position- he jumped for the ball so had his arms out, it went over his head and was headed against him with his back to the ball.
Bad enough decision, but to then book him for something he knew nothing about was ridiculous.
Ian_George
Active member
According to the rules (actually Laws), he was in an 'unnatural position' (made body bigger than natural)! I agree that booking was unfortunate, but presume that's compulsory. So, if you want to blame anything for a bizarre decision, it's Football's Laws that are 'to blame', not VAR!
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rudebhoy
Q-School Graduate
Jumping to head a ball with your arms by your side is unnatural. No one does that. The booking is not compulsory either. We had two penalties given against us for handball in midweek. Both were very soft, however the one which looked more "unnatural", the defender didn't get booked. The one which hit the player point blank, he did get booked!
Ian_George
Active member
According to the rules (actually Laws), he was in an 'unnatural position' (made body bigger than natural)! I agree that booking was unfortunate, maybe being so close to the goal deemed to warrant it. But, if you want to blame anything for a bizarre decision, it's Football's Laws that are 'to blame', not VAR!
Val
Ryder Cup Winner
Celtic had the chances to be second never mind third but fine margins at that level mean chances need to be taken or you pay the price, as Celtic found out. Celtic should have beaten Shatkthar home and away and at least beaten Leipzig at home such was the chances created but the didn't and now learn lessons and move on.
I've said it for years, getting to the CL groups is the goal for nothing Celtic and Rangers with anything else a bonus. The reality is our levels are the Europa League.
KenL
Tour Rookie
GVB could well be sacked after today.
rudebhoy
Q-School Graduate
Hope not
KenL
Tour Rookie
Well done to St.J.
Played well as a team and fought hard for one another.
Played well as a team and fought hard for one another.
williamalex1
Money List Winner
And take the players with him.
chico
Club Champion
I think Rangers could struggle to come back from this. Look a broken outfit, change at the top inevitable now imo.
Need to let a new manager assess the squad before the transfer window opens.
Need to let a new manager assess the squad before the transfer window opens.
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
If I were a different person I might just allow myself a wee gloat! But I’ll suffice with noting that that’s our first home win over Rangers since 2010; three wins in a row takes us to 5th (a mad league); what did I say about Nicky Clark and Stevie May…??. And btw - not a bad strike for Saintees first goal and neat flick for 2nd…COYS!!! ?????????????????
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rudebhoy
Q-School Graduate
Would you take Gerrard back?
KenL
Tour Rookie
Hmm, I would probably be OK with that. He would get the team fitter, one of their problems at the moment.
williamalex1
Money List Winner
Can Rangers really afford to sack him and get a decent replacement ? 
