Bizarre moment Rangers sub blocked because of socks
However, Bajrami would be prevented from taking to the pitch as fourth official Robertas Smitas stopped the substitution from going ahead.
The fourth official blocked Bajrami's substitution (Image: Premier Sports) Premier Sports cameras picked up Bajrami's frustration at the intervention from the UEFA official as he returned to the bench to switch his socks.
The issue appears to come down to the fact that Bajrami had cut holes in his socks. It has become increasingly popular to see professionals cut their socks in order to relieve pressure on the calf muscle.
Russell Martin also engaged with the fourth official after having the sub stopped as he looked to introduce Bajrami to the action for the final minutes with [[Rangers]] leading 2-0.
Bajrami would final enter the pitch moments later, after booting a bottle in frustration, wearing a fresh pair of socks.
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Commentator Rory Hamilton described the action: "Well, Bajrami was ready to come on but he's been turned away by the fourth official.
"Something is not quite right with the change there. Russell Martin is now enquiring as to exactly why the winger wasn't able to come on.
"Now Bajrami is ready. I think it was a problem with the socks, which are now okay."
The issue was over holes cut in the player's socks (Image: Premier Sports)
Neil McCann added: "He's not happy, he is ripping socks off and everything down there."
Hamilton then continued: "Well, still the conversation goes on between Russell Martin and the fourth official. He is furious they can't get Nedim Bajrami on.
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