Jack Butland escapes Scot free from full on assault
Once again Philippe Clement’s side enjoyed the benefits of some ‘puzzling’ refereeing decisions as they crashed to a 3-2 defeat away to Ross County.
John Beaton managed to steer the Ibrox Tribute Act through 90 plus minutes last week against Celtic without reaching for a single card, not even when Cyriel Dessers grabbed a corner flag as he raced in to celebrate with supporters.
In contrast Celtic had four players booked, including three during the first half that they dominated.
Watching the Rangers game I thought this challenge by Butland was reckless & dangerous. He could easily have knocked out Laidlaw with his running jump. A red to most neutral observers pic.twitter.com/mMfuGbm5hc
— Slimshady (@Slimshady1961) April 14, 2024
Matthew MacDermid had no other option but to show Abdallah Sima a yellow card for punching the ball into the net with the score 2-1 for the home side.
Deep into stoppage time Jack Butland went up for a corner on the right, when it was cleared out for a corner on the left he hung around for the 96th minute delivery.
As the cross came into the six yard box Butland ignored the ball as he raced straight into County keeper Ross Laidlaw, knocking him to the ground.
No action was taken against the former Crystal Palace reserve, a red card would have ruled him out of the matches against Dundee on Wednesday night and on Sunday away to Hearts.
Rangers last 2 games.
20 fouls.
1 yellow.Yellow was for Sima with a big mad dive, hitting the ball in the net with his hand. pic.twitter.com/2dD1bdmHk7
— Lint (@Zeshankenzo) April 14, 2024