Willie Collum has voiced his support for two significant VAR decisions involving Rangers, with one described as the “perfect use” of the technology after a decision was reversed.
In his analysis of incidents during matches with St Mirren and Hearts, Collum highlighted the instances involving Clinton Nsiala and Hamza Igamane. Nsiala avoided a penalty for a shove in the box against Hearts, while Igamane saw his red card for a tackle downgraded to a yellow.
Despite the KMI panel suggesting a penalty should have been awarded to Hearts, Collum stood by the decision not to review the incident, emphasizing the subjective nature of such calls.
Collum was particularly impressed with the use of VAR in the Igamane red card situation, where officials determined that the safety of the opponent was not endangered, leading to the downgrade of the card.
The referee chief commended the detailed check conducted by VAR officials, stating that the decision showcased the “perfect use” of VAR in ensuring fairness on the pitch.
