Liam Scales’ denied penalty being conveniently brushed aside

Liam Scales rages at Matthew MacDermid after being fouled at a corner but no penalty given. Kenny Ramsay IMAGO Willie Collum: “This shows clear holding, clear impact, it’s prolonged there for a bit, it should be a penalty kick. ” The SFA Head of Refereeing admits that Celtic were denied a clear penalty in the costly 2-1 defeat to Hibs at Celtic Park last month… VAR has come under some heavy scrutiny once again, with Willie Collum’s latest in-depth review being met with a backlash from disgruntled supporters.

There were plenty of talking points once again, with our own club adjudged to have been on the receiving end of a very dubious decision, one that could still prove vital in the outcome of the title. The incident in question was the one that seen Liam Scales illegally impeded in the penalty area in our recent home clash with Hibs, but despite everyone in the ground knowing it was an infringement, the on field official and his colleagues on VAR bizarrely waved away the claim, a claim that Willie Collum has now admitted was worthy of punishment, but as ever it’s all too late. 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! An incident that happened at a vital point in the game, with the score poised at 1-1, we were wrongly denied the chance to take the lead, a chance that could well have won us the game, in a season when the title is to close to call. Considering we sit just two points behind leaders Hearts, being denied that chance to win the game can prove to be very damaging in our title aspirations.

Despite the controversy over such a wrong call, it’s hardly been documented on the Scottish mainstream media, with all the outlets leading on a possible red card offence committed by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in our recent win over Motherwell. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain at Ibrox. Scottish Cup quarter final on Sunday 8 March 2026.