Scottish Premiership: Ref Watch On ‘ridiculous’ Dan Casey Purple, St Mirren-Ross County Drama, Hearts ‘shocker’ And Extra

Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher assesses the controversial moments from the weekend’s Scottish Premiership motion, together with a purple for Motherwell’s Dan Casey, plus incidents involving Kilmarnock, St Mirren, Ross County, Hearts, St Johnstone, Rangers and Celtic.

Motherwell 1-1 Kilmarnock

INCIDENT: Now to the purple card controversy within the Scottish Premiership the place John McGinn – whose brother performs for Motherwell – referred to as this the worst choice he’s ever seen.

Motherwell boss Stuart Kettlewell says he’s “fed up” with referees after Dan Casey was despatched off by referee Chris Graham for an altercation with Kilmarnock’s Danny Armstrong, regardless of VAR instructing him to assessment the choice.

DERMOT SAYS: I don’t suppose it’s a purple card in any respect. I believe the referee believes he has grabbed him by the throat. The VAR has fairly rightly alerted him to go over and test.

However what they didn’t do effectively is that they confirmed it in sluggish movement and so they present the top of it in order that they don’t present that he’s caught him midway down his chest. It seems like he’s grabbed his throat, I don’t suppose he has.

INCIDENT: Kilmarnock have been livid that Graham didn’t award them a penalty after Andy Halliday caught Brad Lyons foot. Had been they proper to be offended? Was it a penalty?

DERMOT SAYS: I believe this can be a actually fascinating choice as a result of for those who watch the replay, the participant [Halliday] performs the ball, he will get there first after which the defender stands on his foot to knock him over. It’s definitely not a foul the opposite method.

STEPHEN WARNOCK SAYS: I’m puzzled. This can be a case of VAR letting them down and never intervening. The entire strategy of that sport shall be underneath assessment by Martin Atkinson. I’m positive he’ll be saying there’s loads of work to be achieved.

Ross County 1-2 St Mirren

INCIDENT: St Mirren’s Scott Tanser was not joyful he was despatched off by referee Ian Snedden for a second reserving after diving in on Ross County’s Aidan Denholm. Does he solely have himself guilty right here?

DERMOT SAYS: As a referee, you don’t pre-judge however you put together. The primary contact is heavy and his [Tanser’s] intuition is he has to win the ball again rapidly. He’s stretched for and he’s caught the participant. He was already on a yellow card so he has to go.

INCIDENT: St Mirren’s Richard Taylor clatters into Ross County’s Eamonn Brophy contained in the penalty space.

DERMOT SAYS: I don’t see how that may be something apart from a penalty. The explanation I say that’s that for those who take a look at the ahead, he’s about to move the ball. He’s clearly knocked off and it has an impression on the choice and the end result.

WARNOCK SAYS: It’s so clumsy isn’t it, like what are you doing? You’ve obtained to pay attention to all the pieces round you. You may’t simply bundle into the again of somebody.

SUE SMITH SAYS: He is aware of himself, he bundles into him then he goes down as if he’s damage himself.

INCIDENT: Then two from St Mirren. This one for handball on Josh Reid – however inform us why this was by no means going to be given?

DERMOT SAYS: The participant is on the ground and he can’t get out of the way in which of the ball. His arms are grounded and the ball strikes him on the arm. As long as his arm is grounded, it’s not going to be a penalty.

INCIDENT: What about this one – enormous appeals as Killian Phillips is bundled over by Jordan White. St Mirren boss Stephen Robinson was adamant this was a penalty and obtained booked for his appeals. Ought to it have been given?

DERMOT SAYS: The referee has obtained one of the best view. If it had been given, I don’t suppose VAR can be overturning it. However the referee is trying straight at it, so for no matter motive he feels it’s not a penalty.

Rangers 1-0 Dundee

INCIDENT: Rangers’ objective towards Dundee survived a good VAR name for offside. Did they get the correct choice?

DERMOT SAYS: Once you take a look at this, it’s an ideal name that they don’t flag earlier. If he had, the transfer is terminated so it’s a great place. It’s actually good work from the officers.

Dundee Utd 0-0 Celtic

INCIDENT: There have been a couple of penalty shouts from Celtic followers for handball on Glenn Middleton. Something on this?

DERMOT SAYS: I don’t suppose he’s obtained any likelihood in any respect. His arms are down by his aspect. He can’t do something about it. I watched loads of this sport and the wind was horrific. It’s a must to be conscious of the circumstances as a referee, however you may’t let gamers benefit from them.

Hearts 2-1 St Johnstone

INCIDENT: Hearts had a objective disallowed for offside towards St Johnstone following a VAR test. Clarify this one to any doubters, Dermot?

DERMOT SAYS: I believe this can be a good spot because the participant has gone from a fractional offside place to being again onside to retreive the ball. It’s probably the most tough one to identify for an assistant.

INCIDENT: Then a St Johnstone penalty attraction for handball on James Penrice which was given after VAR really useful referee John Beaton go to the monitor. Was this intervention or a harsh name?

DERMOT SAYS: I believe it’s a troublesome name. It does strike him on the elbow, however his arm is already there and he’s operating. Does he see the ball? Within the Scottish league, they’ve been very constant. If it occurs subsequent week, they may give a penalty as effectively. It’s been onerous and quick. It’s occurred from week one to now, and it’ll hold taking place till the top of the season.