Video footage has surfaced online showcasing a heated interaction between Philippe Clement and Scottish Cup final fourth official Steven McLean. The clip, found in Celtic’s ‘Unique Angle’ video, captures a tense handshake between the Rangers manager and the Scottish FA official at Hampden.
Assigned to maintain order between Clement and Brendan Rodgers, McLean was caught in a verbal onslaught from the Ibrox manager following the final whistle. In the short clip, Clement can be seen shaking hands with McLean, who appears distant, as the Rangers boss expresses his dissatisfaction with the officiating.
While McLean remains quiet, Clement is vocal during the handshake, airing his grievances before parting ways. As the official proceeds to shake hands with players and coaches amidst Celtic’s celebrations, Clement publicly vocalizes his frustration over the decision to disallow Abdallah Sima’s goal in the final, citing the controversial calls made by VAR official John Beaton and referee Nick Walsh.
Reflecting on the disallowed goal and other incidents during the match, Clement expresses disappointment and notes the grey areas of officiating decisions. Despite his frustration, he acknowledges the officials’ honesty and respects their judgment.
Additionally, Clement’s anger escalates as he intervenes between Todd Cantwell and referee Walsh at the conclusion of the game.
