Celtic fans: Form queue, admit you’re wrong about Rangers reality – Tom English
Celtic fans have been invited to queue up and admit they were wrong about the decision that denied Rangers a penalty in the Scottish League Cup final by Tom English.
The Bhoys defeated fierce rivals Rangers in the Scottish League Cup final, winning on penalties after a dramatic 3-3 draw.
A controversial moment in extra time saw referee John Beaton award Rangers a free kick instead of a penalty, failing to spot a foul on Valcav Cerny had occurred inside the box.
VAR officials Alan Muir and Frank Connor also did not intervene, prompting fans to call for their dismissal after this major blunder.
On Wednesday 18 December, the Scottish FA released a statement in which Head of Referees Willie Collum acknowledged that officials had indeed made a mistake [STV].
The incident sparked widespread controversy online, with BBC Scotland’s chief football writer, Tom English, adding fuel to the fire. His blunt comments on X angered Celtic fans.
Quoting the official statement, English wrote: “Celtic fans on here, can you form an orderly queue to admit you were wrong on the penalty. Many thanks”.
In response to a fan accusing him of targeting supporters, English replied: “Most people with two working eyes in their head knew the reality on Sunday”.
Celtic will celebrate, but Rangers must move on from the decision
Football Insider opinion
Rangers coach Philippe Clement faced mounting pressure for poor performances this season leading up to the Scottish League Cup final.
However, Football Insider exclusively reported that the loss to Celtic will not affect his future at the club. This is despite Clement failing to secure a win against the Hoops in six meetings since taking over at Ibrox in October 2023.
Recent performances have shown some improvement, with James Tavernier seemingly regaining form after a slow start to the season.
A replay of the cup final remains highly unlikely, especially after Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell stated that wrong decisions are simply a result of “human nature” [BBC Sport].
With the club’s hierarchy backing Clement, they are also keen to strengthen in the new year, which could help rejuvenate their season.
Whether the Glasgow club can turn their fortunes around remains uncertain, but the controversial decision has left fans with a lingering sense of injustice.
In other news, Rangers could face a talk from the Scottish government following actions on the weekend.
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