The controversy over the Celtic v Hearts match shows no sign of fading away- especially when new incidents are constantly being highlighted.
John Souttar pinching into Kyogo Furuhashi’s stomach was certainly a bit different, strangely it escaped the attention of Kris Boyd as he focussed on one incident in his post-match analysis for Sky Sports.
From an early kick on Tony Ralston’s shin by Barrie Mackay the incidents flowed- with one in the 84th minute drawing plenty of attention. If Mackay was more accurate with his shooting it would have become the biggest talking point.
Liam Boyce raised his hands after body-checking Adam Montgomery within a yard of the 18 yard line, it could have been a dangerous moment with Celtic having a few free-kick specialists.
Strangely no free-kick was given, within seconds Hearts were up the park with Celtic defenders, minus Montgomery. Chasing back desperately. Gary Mackay-Steven managed to trip himself up but the ball broke to Mackay who shot low and wide across goal.
Celtic fans were furious, from looking at a promising free kick one moment they were almost back on level terms seconds later. It wasn’t the best night of Madden’s career.
For me this was the worst of Madden’s decisions last night & allowed the other mob to break away & miss a sitter, would have been carnage if it went in. Shoutout to Starfelt who is the nearest to Montgomery & made it all the way back to tackle GMS in the box, great performance pic.twitter.com/uesDNospPz
— AM ??????? (@annemarie6377) December 3, 2021
It led to their breakaway attack when GMS tripped over his own feet then McKay missed a sitter. Neilson wanted a booking or red card for Starfelt despite GMS tripping himself up ? No wonder Ange made a mockery of his comments afterwards
— AM ??????? (@annemarie6377) December 3, 2021
This, ralston challenge, rogic pull, Boyce handball, 2 x wrestling assaults in our 18 yard box at corners, the obvious throw in gave the wrong way… thats just off the top of my head. its a very long list… but aye, the referee won the game ?
— Owen McGlone (@saranbhoy) December 3, 2021
That’s one of those “50/50s” (or 80/20 in this case) the ref could justifiably call the other way but chose not to. It was at least a free kick but instead he let Hearts away on the counter attack.
— DK MacPhee (@DKMacPhee) December 3, 2021
Clear foul not given which almost led to a goal for Hearts?
— TheHoops?????????? (@67_Celtic_1888) December 3, 2021
Exactly and this breakaway -although not challenged by interviewers- is what leads to Neilson being booked, claiming, wrongly, that Starfelt had fouled GMS!
— Jack Maguire (@JackDMagi) December 3, 2021
Broke away and nearly scored from that same when it hit Boyce in the arm on the halfway line they broke away and nearly scored 2 blatant free kicks for us none given
— Liam McKechnie 45%* (@maleymck88) December 3, 2021
Yep
— TPmillar (@pmillar_t) December 3, 2021
I thought the biggest mistake was the 1 where starfelt cut it back after the free kick was floated in.never offside
— MICK ?T?????????? (@Michael35931262) December 3, 2021
The Fearts and those of their ilk are the reason why Scottish football lags behind other nations who appreciate footballing skills rather than clugging and “gettininthurfaces”.
Of course, ably assisted by the football authorities and the Scoddish foodbaw meeja.
Scotland will never amount to anything as long as these dinosaur attitudes prevail.