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Glasgow Times
3 days ago
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- Glasgow Times
Collum admits 'good chance' ball over line in Rangers goal incident
The Scottish FA referee chief conceded that Nico Raskin's effort at Easter Road may have crossed the line before being cleared by Rocky Bushiri. This incident was followed by a lengthy VAR check after Hibs had raced up the park and equalised. However, Collum supported the decision not to award the goal due to the lack of a definitive camera angle proving the ball was over the line. In a candid discussion on the VAR Review show, Collum suggested the ball was likely in but defended the VAR and AVAR for adhering to protocol amidst criticism for their handling of similar situations in the past. Collum said: "Let's go back to two incidents this season first—Hibs vs Celtic, possible ball over the line, and Dundee United vs Hibs, possible handball before it goes into the goal. "We were criticised for both of those decisions, and rightly so, because ultimately, there was no conclusive evidence. "I know people who would look at this decision and say 'that camera angle, for me, is conclusive.' "But the reality is, that camera angle is at an angle looking in the way, there's nothing directly in line there." He referenced a similar incident from a World Cup match, where an angled camera shot suggested the ball was over the line, but a direct view proved otherwise. He continued: "Can the VAR and the AVAR there categorically, 100 per cent, say the ball was over the line? "Not for us. "Do I think it crossed the line? "I think there's a good chance it did. "But can I be absolutely certain of that? "No." Collum acknowledged the challenging nature of the situation, noting the difficulty in making a definitive call as the ball was off the ground in the final frame before being cleared. He said: "What doesn't help in this scenario is that the ball is not on the ground. "I think you could make a call here if the ball was on the ground, well over, there was loads of grass between it. "In terms of that camera angle, in terms of the ball being mid-air, can we be 100 per cent? "We don't think we can be."
Edinburgh Reporter
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
SFA's key match incident panel rule Rangers ‘ghost goal' against Hibs should have been awarded
The Scottish FA's key match incident panel has ruled that Rangers' 'ghost goal' should have had a goal awarded in the 2-2 draw with Hibs at Easter Road in the final game of the season. With Rangers leading 1-0 a Nico Raskin effort was cleared by Rocky Bushiri before Hibs scored at the other end to equalise through Kieran Bowie after referee Nick Walsh allowed play to continue. A video assistant referee (VAR) check decided that there was no conclusive proof that the ball had crossed the line although TV replays suggested that it had. The KMI panel has now determined by a majority of four to one that the midfielder's effort should have stood. They ruled that VAR should have intervened and recommended a goal. However, one member of the panel highlighted that they did not think there was conclusive evidence that the ball had crossed the line and a VAR intervention should not take place. Rangers subsequently demanded the introduction of goal-line technology as a result of the controversial 17 May incident. Like this: Like Related
Glasgow Times
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
KMI panel rules on controversial Hibs vs Rangers 'no goal' decision
The panel determined that Nico Raskin's effort should have stood, as he appeared to push the ball over the line at Easter Road. This decision left Rangers officials upset as Hibs went on to equalise shortly after the incident. Despite replays suggesting the ball crossed the goal line before Hibernian's Rocky Bushiri cleared it, referee Nick Walsh allowed play to continue. The VAR did not intervene, as there was no definitive evidence that the ball had crossed the line. However, the Key Match Incident Review Panel judged by a four-to-one majority that the goal should have been awarded. The decision read: "The panel discussed this decision at length, with the majority (4:1) deeming the on-field decision incorrect. "The majority (4:1) believed that VAR should have intervened and recommended a factual award of the goal. "One member of the panel highlighted that they didn't think there was conclusive evidence and a VAR intervention should not take place." This decision comes after news the Scottish FA Compliance Officer will review comments made by John Brown, regarding the incident. On Rangers TV, the former Ibrox player said: "I would say it is corrupt." When commentator Tom Miller cautioned, "Well, I'm not sure we can actually say that," Brown continued, "Well, I am saying it." The SFA is considering action over these remarks under article 29.2 of the rules, which prohibits any criticism of match officials that suggests bias or incompetence or impinges on their character. A Rangers spokesperson said: "In a season where Rangers have been on the receiving end of several major officiating errors, frustration is entirely understandable. "The idea that spontaneous remarks could warrant disciplinary action is excessive, surprising and inconsistent. "This development should not overshadow what was a clear mistake, evident to anyone who has seen the footage of the game. "The focus should be on raising refereeing standards for the good of Scottish football. "Should a charge follow, we will defend it, and question whether club channels across the league are being monitored and policed equally."
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
SFA panel deliver verdict on Rangers vs Hibs ‘ghost goal' and controversial Dundee vs Ross County penalty decision
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SCOTTISH FA panel has found Rangers' controversial 'ghost goal' against Hibs at Easter Road on the final day of the Scottish Premiership season SHOULD have stood. The majority of the governing body's Key Match Indicator panel felt that the on-field decision by Nick Walsh was "incorrect" and "VAR should have intervened". Sign up for the Rangers newsletter Sign up 3 The goal was not given because the ball was not deemed to have cross the line Credit: PA 3 Nico Raskin think he has scored for Rangers Credit: Willie Vass 3 Dundee's Antonio Portales judged to have handled in the box Credit: BBC And the referee was at the centre of more controversy when another one of his calls - a handball in Dundee's match against Ross County, which ultimately relegated St Johnstone - has also been ruled WRONG. Walsh infuriated Rangers on the final day of the Scottish Premiership season when he failed to give the goal for the visitors to go two up on Hibs before David Gray's men levelled moments later. Nico Raskin ran through and bundled home from close range under pressure from defender Rocky Bushiri but, despite pictures appearing to show the ball over the line, the goal was not given and VAR did not get involved. Rangers questioned the effectiveness of VAR in a statement after the game. And it led to former Gers defender John Brown, who was commentating for the club's official TV channel at the time, to say it was 'corrupt'. His comments are being investigated by the SFA's compliance officer and a charge could be forthcoming, which the club have said they will defend and described as "excessive, surprising and inconsistent." A report by the KMI panel released on Friday said: "The panel discussed this decision at length with the majority (4:1) deeming the on-field decision incorrect. "The majority (4:1) believed that VAR should have intervened and recommended a factual award of the goal. "One member of the panel highlighted that they didn't think there was conclusive evidence and a VAR intervention should not take place." They also gave the difficulty of the decision a four - which is described as a 'difficult decision for officials with a high degree of subjectivity or challenging considerations to identify. One that needs deliberation. A 50:50 decision.' St Johnstone boss Simo Valakari on loving 'crazy' club owners, his Motherwell days and run-in with a Celtic hero Just a few days before, Walsh made another contentious decision. His penalty award for handball by Dundee's Antonio Portales enabled Ross County to level from the spot in the 96th minute, which was enough to relegate St Johnstone. BBC Sportcene's football pundit Michael Stewart called it "a disgrace" and "unforgivable." On the controversial handball which sunk the Saints, the report found: "The panel discussed this decision at length with the majority (4:1) deeming the on-field decision incorrect. "The majority (4:1) believed that VAR should have intervened and recommended an OFR and for the referee to cancel the award of the penalty kick. "One member of the panel highlighted that they thought it was a punishable handball and the penalty award was correct." They also gave it a difficulty level of a three which is 'a more complex decision... but one that a select group of officials should nonetheless call correctly.' Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
KMI panel deliver verdict on Rangers vs Hibs ‘ghost goal' and controversial Dundee vs Ross County penalty decision
Referee Nick Walsh was the man at the centre of both incidents with the panel believing VAR should have intervened VARCE KMI panel deliver verdict on Rangers vs Hibs 'ghost goal' and controversial Dundee vs Ross County penalty decision A SCOTTISH FA panel has found Rangers' controversial 'ghost goal' against Hibs at Easter Road on the final day of the Scottish Premiership season SHOULD have stood. The majority of the governing body's Key Match Indicator panel felt that the on-field decision by Nick Walsh was "incorrect" and "VAR should have intervened". Advertisement 3 The goal was not given because the ball was not deemed to have cross the line Credit: PA 3 Nico Raskin think he has scored for Rangers Credit: Willie Vass 3 Dundee's Antonio Portales judged to have handled in the box Credit: BBC And the referee was at the centre of more controversy when another one of his calls - a handball in Dundee's match against Ross County, which ultimately relegated St Johnstone - has also been ruled WRONG. Walsh infuriated Rangers on the final day of the Scottish Premiership season when he failed to give the goal for the visitors to go two up on Hibs before David Gray's men levelled moments later. Nico Raskin ran through and bundled home from close range under pressure from defender Rocky Bushiri but, despite pictures appearing to show the ball over the line, the goal was not given and VAR did not get involved. Rangers questioned the effectiveness of VAR in a statement after the game. Advertisement And it led to former Gers defender John Brown, who was commentating for the club's official TV channel at the time, to say it was 'corrupt'. His comments are being investigated by the SFA's compliance officer and a charge could be forthcoming, which the club have said they will defend and described as "excessive, surprising and inconsistent." A report by the KMI panel released on Friday said: "The panel discussed this decision at length with the majority (4:1) deeming the on-field decision incorrect. "The majority (4:1) believed that VAR should have intervened and recommended a factual award of the goal. Advertisement "One member of the panel highlighted that they didn't think there was conclusive evidence and a VAR intervention should not take place." They also gave the difficulty of the decision a four - which is described as a 'difficult decision for officials with a high degree of subjectivity or challenging considerations to identify. One that needs deliberation. A 50:50 decision.' St Johnstone boss Simo Valakari on loving 'crazy' club owners, his Motherwell days and run-in with a Celtic hero Just a few days before, Walsh made another contentious decision. His penalty award for handball by Dundee's Antonio Portales enabled Ross County to level from the spot in the 96th minute, which was enough to relegate St Johnstone. Advertisement BBC Sportcene's football pundit Michael Stewart called it "a disgrace" and "unforgivable." On the controversial handball which sunk the Saints, the report found: "The panel discussed this decision at length with the majority (4:1) deeming the on-field decision incorrect. "The majority (4:1) believed that VAR should have intervened and recommended an OFR and for the referee to cancel the award of the penalty kick. "One member of the panel highlighted that they thought it was a punishable handball and the penalty award was correct." Advertisement They also gave it a difficulty level of a three which is 'a more complex decision... but one that a select group of officials should nonetheless call correctly.' Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
