‘Don Robertson can’t get away with Rangers vs Celtic controversy’ – fans rage
Rangers fans have slammed Old Firm derby referee Don Robertson, labelling him “ridiculous” for not issuing a red card to Callum McGregor.
The Celtic captain was involved in a heated altercation with Rangers skipper Nicolas Raskin at half-time at Ibrox, resulting in Raskin being shown a yellow card.
However, McGregor avoided any punishment, sparking outrage among Rangers supporters.
Fans both at the stadium and online felt the decision was unjust, particularly as a yellow card for McGregor would have seen him sent off, having already been booked earlier in the match.
Although the decision not to send him off could have been costly, the Gers ultimately secured a commanding 3-0 victory over their fierce rivals.
Rangers fans vent frustration over refereeing decisions
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Goals from Ianis Hagi, Robin Propper, and Danilo sealed a memorable derby triumph for Philippe Clement, marking his first victory against the Bhoys since taking charge.
This win will undoubtedly provide the Belgian with some breathing room, despite talk beforehand about a potential sacking.
The win will be savoured, especially after their last encounter, which ended in a controversial penalty shootout loss. However, Rangers remain 11 points adrift of Celtic at the top of the table.
Despite the victory, fans were vocal about what they saw as yet another poor refereeing decision.
The failure to show McGregor a second yellow card was seen as a critical error, adding to the ongoing narrative of questionable officiating in high-stakes matches.
Referee Robertson faced heavy criticism, with one fan declaring he “can’t get away with this”. Others accused him of “bottling it” and “losing control” of the game, suggesting that McGregor’s status as a key player influenced the lack of a second booking.
These complaints follow closely on the heels of decision from the Scottish League Cup final, where failure to award a penalty to Vaclav Cerny sparked outrage. For many Rangers fans, this latest incident only deepens their frustration with inconsistencies in refereeing standards.
In other news, a former Rangers player reacted to his ex-club thrashing Celtic 3-0.
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