Scottish Premiership: Ref Watch in ‘Shock’ Mo Diomande Red Card, Ross County-ibs Drama, Hearts Corote Opener and More | Football news

Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher evaluates the controversial moments from the action of Scotland at the weekend, including a Rangers’ Red for Mohamed Diomande and Kilmarnock, Hearts, Hibs, Ross County, St Johnsstone and Motherwell.
Dundee United 1-3 Rangers
INCIDENT: The Rangers went down to 10 players at Dundee United. Mohamed Diamonde showed a straight red after an incident with Kevin Holt.
The referee was asked to have another look and stick with his original decision, but was it enough for a straight red card? Rangers’ boss Philippe Clement has already said that he will appeal.
Dermot says: “I was surprised that the red card came out and even more surprised when the referee was sent to the screen left by his original decision.
“Proves that if you go to the screen, all options are available.
“Takes twice and then lifts his hands?
“The other thing we need to remember, legally, is brutal or malicious? That doesn’t come to.”
Sue Smith says: “It’s never a red card.
“I watched it from all the different angles and I just can’t see how it is a red card.
“Diomande is pressed and removed from Kevin Holt. He is not connected to him at all.
“It was a real shock decision, especially after it went to the screen.”
Stephen Warnock says: “I’m still trying to find what he has seen!
“It’s a real bad decision and it will be interesting to see what the fall is and what his explanation is.”
INCIDENT: There was a voice for a penalty for Rangers at Dundee United for handball by Declan Gallagher.
Dermot says: “I am happy that it was not given because I don’t think it was a penalty.
“The player has his hand. He brings him down. The ball jumps as he brings his hand down and hits his hand.
“I think you have to be too cautious about giving sanctions for something.”
St Johnstone 2-1 Motherwell
INCIDENT: A sentence was given to Motherwell against St Johnstone after a VAR review for a handball by Sven Sven Sprangler.
Dermot says: “There is no comparison with the voice of the Rangers sentence. He has hit the ball here. ”
Ross County 1-1 Hibs
INCIDENT: Ross County vs. Hibernian and a penalty in Ross County for a handball by Nicky Cadden. Is it a little hard?
Dermot says: “Here the hand is stretched.
“At the appeal of Rangers, the arm goes back. But with Cadden, he’s out.”
Hearts 3-2 Kilmarnock
INCIDENT: The boss of Kilmarnock Derek Mcinnes was very unhappy for opening Hearts.
He believed that Elton Kabangu was offside.
Would this be checked?
Dermot says: “It was offside, but the ball goes to the striker.
“He may have felt that he has prevented the defender, but I think he’s the other way around. The defender is blocking the front.
“He starts in an offshore position, but he doesn’t go after the ball. He is not active and he has not moved to his opponent. His opponent has moved to him.”
2025-01-27 16:00:00