Rangers hit out at Scottish referee in strongly worded statement after Celtic defeat

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ranger people The position of refereeing in Scottish football has been criticized in the wake of Their 3–1 defeat in the League Cup semi-final To celtic On Sunday.

In a strongly worded statement, the club said they remained “dissatisfied” following the meeting. Scottish FA To discuss major events during the game.

Rangers were reduced to 10 men in the 38th minute when Thelo Aasgaard was sent off for a foul on Celtic’s Anthony Ralston.

But his main complaint centered on the failure of referee Nick Walsh to kick out the Auston Trusty keeper. jack butland In the final moments of the first half, despite a VAR review.

A Rangers statement said: “The major handling incidents during Sunday’s semi-final have again raised legitimate concerns about the consistency of refereeing in Scottish football.

“Club representatives met with the Scottish FA this evening to seek clarification for key decisions in the match, including the incident involving Jack Butland and the Auston trustee.

“Following that meeting, we remained dissatisfied with the interpretation of the referee’s decision, the application of the playing rules and the VAR review in that incident, which we did not feel was sufficiently robust or thorough.

“We recognize that refereeing decisions can affect both sides in a game, but many important matches continue to be affected by calls that are inconsistent and difficult to justify.

Rangers were disappointed that Celtic's Austin Trusty was not sent off after hitting goalkeeper Jack Butland

Rangers were disappointed that Celtic’s Austin Trusty was not sent off after hitting goalkeeper Jack Butland ,getty images,

“These decisions have real consequences, determining results, impacting fans, and affecting the livelihoods of players, coaches and staff whose work is judged by results on the pitch.

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“The club has consistently raised the issues we have had with the Scottish FA, but we do not feel there has been enough change in how refereeing is being developed at the highest level.

“We understand and share the anger amongst our supporters, who have become frustrated with the repeated inconsistencies in key match decisions that are affecting the club.

“For the benefit of our supporters and the wider game in the country, we will continue to hold the Scottish FA accountable and expect them to lead meaningful progress that will lead to lasting reform.”

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