Collum’s VAR Review confirms Celtic robbed of penalty against Hibs
Collum’s VAR Review confirms Celtic robbed of penalty against Hibs Head of Referees Willie Collum has admitted that Celtic were wrongly denied a penalty during their recent 2-1 defeat to Hibs at Celtic Park… Liam Scales and Jack Iredale of Hibs. Celtic v Hibernian, Scottish Premiership, Celtic Park, 22 February 2026. Photo Mark Runnacles IMAGO Shutterstock What Collum didn’t mention – or notice – was that Celtic were also denied a corner with the referee Matthew McDermid deciding a Celtic player had headed the ball as Liam Scales was dragged to the ground.
22. 02. 2026 Celtic v Hibernian, Scottish Premiership.
Liam Scales rages at Matthew MacDermid after being fouled at a corner but no penalty given. Kenny Ramsay IMAGO The match swung in the second half when Celtic were reduced to ten men, with Auston Trusty dismissed after an off-the-ball clash with Jamie McGrath. Hibs capitalised late on, as Kai Andrews struck the decisive goal to seal all three points for David Gray’s side.
Enjoy tea, biscuits and The Celtic Star – completely ad free… Never see another Ad on The Celtic Star! Subscribe Now and get Seven Days for Free! A major talking point came shortly after Trusty’s red card, when Celtic appealed for a penalty following a tug by Jack Iredale on Liam Scales during a corner.
Referee Matthew MacDermid waved play on, and VAR chose not to intervene. 22. 02.
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