Not for the first time Willie Collum found himself in the centre of the post-match discussions after Celtic beat Aberdeen 3-2 at Pittodrie.
Celtic’s winning goal seemed to be the main issue for the media to discuss but it wasn’t too difficult to find fault with Aberdeen’s first goal from Christian Ramirez.
It was a well worked set-piece, clearly one that was rehearsed but the execution required foul play which the match referee or his assistant should have spotted.
With most of the players gathered around the six yard line Ramirez found himself in space as the ball was rolled his way. Carl Starfelt spotted the danger but with Scott Brown blocking his way then pushing the Swede over the Dons striker had plenty of time to place his shot in the net.
Brown was doing his job, he is a professional and if your team can gain any advantage you take it.
Unfortunately the incident escaped the attention of Collum, the goal changed the course of the game even though Celtic ran out winners with two more goals in quick succession.
Aberdeen first goal last night. pic.twitter.com/Chm6GUeUxS
— Lint (@Zeshankenzo) February 10, 2022
Was awarded after Collum gave ‘handball’ despite playing on and Kennedy taking the shot and hitting the side netting. He missed Brown’s handball in the area early doors though. An awful performance from Collum pic.twitter.com/0A0NxtFnuO
— AM ??????? (@annemarie6377) February 10, 2022
Good to see @BBCSportscene poring over this “controversial” incident on last night’s programme. ?
— Eric McBride (@EricMcBride4) February 10, 2022
3 of our players all held back, on Sportscene they even said Scott Brown done a great job holding Starfelt back? never knew this was Rugby.
— Tim reaper (@Timreaper2) February 10, 2022
Synchronised blocking allowed of course ! Still lets take the 3pts and move on
— Vb (@Vgb67) February 10, 2022
Blatant block by no 27. @AberdeenFC do that at every free kick and it’s never picked up. It’s called cheating – did it to Hearts in October. Then they whinge about a passive player, ignorant of the offside rules.
— Slimshady (@Slimshady1961) February 10, 2022
Broony being Broony
— If You Know The History (@IfYouKnowTheHi1) February 10, 2022
Brown fouls starfelt
— lawman (@Jimmilaw) February 10, 2022
It’s a clever play – if we’re playing effin NFL!
— Cautious Dave (@cautiousdave) February 10, 2022
Willie Miller spoke about it on the radio last night; he said Aberdeen couldn’t complain about 3rd girl as they utilise a block for many of their goals.
— Peter Getty (@petegetty) February 10, 2022
Just the 5 of them getting blocked
— Craig Casey (@50amp_fuse) February 10, 2022
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That free kick drill was used to great effect by Scott Brown and Charlie Mulgrew at Celtic it was a tried and tested free kick that served us well several times.
I’m more concerned about the fact we’ve left Taylor to defend Ferguson at the back post on two occasions now and it’s not worked out for us?
Surely putting one of the taller defenders or the likes of O’Reily on the taller runners would be better organisation?