In a disappointing turn of events, Philippe Clement, the gutted Rangers boss, expressed his belief that the disallowed goal against Celtic should have stood, pointing to what he saw as a clear foul on Dujon Sterling that went unnoticed. Despite a 1-0 loss to Celtic from Adam Idah’s late strike, the frustration for Clement stemmed not only from the defeat but also from what he perceived as an unjust decision that contributed to his team’s loss. The VAR ruling out Abdallah Sima’s goal, allegedly due to a push on Joe Hart by Nicolas Raskin, only added to Clement’s dismay.
Clement went on to express his belief that this was their best performance in the Old Firm derby this season, with the team delivering six shots on goal compared to Celtic’s two. The sense of being so close to victory only to have it slip away due to controversial decisions left Clement and his team disheartened. Particularly irksome was a first-half incident where he felt that a more blatant foul on Sterling was disregarded by the officials, further adding to his frustration at the outcome of the match.
Despite the disappointment, Clement emphasized his desire to give the fans the result they deserved. He expressed his gratitude and lamented that they were unable to secure the win for the supporters. As the season draws to a close, Clement and the team will regroup and strive for better performances in the future. Stay connected with us on social media and subscribe to our newsletters to stay informed on all the latest news, updates, and transfer gossip related to Rangers and the SPFL.
