‘Another one’ – Kris Boyd slams officials for key moment they got wrong in Celtic clash
Kris Boyd has ripped into the match officials for getting a pivotal decision wrong which could have altered Celtic’s 2-1 victory over Kilmarnock.
Ahead of the Bhoys pivotal game against Killie, the headlines were dominated by Brendan Rodgers denial of leaving Celtic despite the rumours.
Football Insider exclusively revealed on 13 September that Rodgers is edging closer to a Celtic exit after contract talks between the two parties collapsed.
Premier League clubs are lining up to sign Rodgers as the Glaswegian side continue to be below-par compared to previous seasons as they scraped a 2-1 victory.
Kris Boyd in disbelief as Celtic get away with match-deciding moment
The Hoops looked to get back to winning ways after crashing out of the Champions League and drawing with the faltering Rangers before the international break.
Yet, in the build-up to Celtic‘s first goal of the day, Kilmarnock midfielder David Watson was adjudged to have kicked the ball out of play, conceding a throw-in which swiftly culminated in Daizen Maeda’s opener.
On further inspection, the ball ricocheted off of Sebastien Tounetki as the home side were left fuming with the poor decision.
Ex-Kilmarnock striker Boyd hit out at the match officials for missing a critical decision, saying (Sky Sports Scotland, 14 September): “Another one they [the match officials] got wrong.
“I think you can see there, David Watson quite clearly wins the ball and kick’s it straight back off his [Sebastien Tounetki’s) leg.”
Celtic continue to get results despite overhanging negative feeling in the air
Whilst the Hoops have suffered harsh criticism following their disappointing Champions League run, Rodgers’ men remain at the top of the league table.
The Bhoys are still undefeated and only dropped points in the Old Firm derby to struggling Rangers.
The victory away to Kilmarnock was not a pretty one on a grim afternoon but edging to narrow wins is the sign of champions.
| Brendan Rodgers’s second Celtic record (as of 14 September) | |
| Games managed | 115 |
| Wins | 80 |
| Draws | 18 |
| Losses | 17 |
It is a fact that cannot be disputed and with Europa League on the horizon there is possible salvation for the Glaswegian outfit.
Given the disastrous situation for their rivals, Celtic should be in pole position to win the league yet again unless Hearts muster a shock title charge.
The Northern Irishman’s future will definitely still litter the headlines around Celtic Park but if the former Leicester manager can quietly pick up points then his job should be protected.