Former referees have raised concerns over an incident involving Callum McGregor during Celtic’s recent triumph over Hearts. Despite the Hoops asserting their dominance and clinching a convincing 3-0 victory, two ex-officials have called for further scrutiny of a particular moment in the game. The incident in question occurred in the first half when Kenneth Vargas of Hearts was brought down by McGregor. As Vargas laid on the ground, McGregor attempted to vault him, inadvertently grazing the Costa Rican’s leg with his studs and his knee making contact with Vargas’ head, leading to the Hearts player clutching his head in pain. Ex-referees Steve Conroy and Des Roache have suggested that this challenge should have been subject to VAR review. In a statement released on social media, Behind The Whistles, the duo expressed their belief that McGregor’s actions could have merited a yellow card or even a more severe punishment for serious foul play. They highlighted the importance of VAR in ensuring correct officiating decisions and pointed out that McGregor’s challenge deserved a second look to ensure that justice was served on the field. Despite Celtic’s victory and the positive momentum they gained from the match, the debate surrounding McGregor’s challenge continues to linger, with the call for VAR intervention resonating strongly among football fans and pundits alike.
OUTRAGE as Ex-refs Shattered by unseen McGregor challenge in Celtic vs Hearts game while VAR considers issuing outrageous red card
