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VAR

Hibs manager Lee Johnson takes training ahead of Saturday's match against Motherwell.

Only sheikh can challenge Celtic and Rangers - too easy for Ange Postecoglou?

VAR was involved in a number of controversial decisions in the Scottish Premiership last weekend. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
VAR was involved in a number of controversial decisions in the Scottish Premiership last weekend. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

SFA accused of treating fans with contempt as former referee blasts VAR errors

Rangers midfielder Todd Cantwell has been accused of conning the referee during Saturday's 4-2 win at Motherwell. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Rangers midfielder Todd Cantwell has been accused of conning the referee during Saturday's 4-2 win at Motherwell. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Rangers star should be banned for Celtic Park clash after 'disgusting' act

VAR has been in use in Scotland since October.
VAR has been in use in Scotland since October.

Scottish football chiefs 'considering major change to VAR protocols'

VAR technology has created considerable controversy in Scotland (Picture: Steve Welsh/PA)
VAR technology has created considerable controversy in Scotland (Picture: Steve Welsh/PA)

Don't mention the VAR? Scottish football in uproar over controversial decisions

Despite the introduction of VAR scrutiny over referees has increased. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Despite the introduction of VAR scrutiny over referees has increased. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Scottish football's 150 days of VAR tedium - and why there's no end in sight

Rangers and Scotland legend Ally McCoist was promoting Viaplay’s live and exclusive coverage of Scotland v Cyprus and Scotland v Spain. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Rangers and Scotland legend Ally McCoist was promoting Viaplay’s live and exclusive coverage of Scotland v Cyprus and Scotland v Spain. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Ally McCoist urges Scottish football to ditch VAR - 'I've changed my mind'

Hibs defender Lewis Miller challenges Celtic's Jota during the match in Glasgow. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Hibs defender Lewis Miller challenges Celtic's Jota during the match in Glasgow. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Why Hibs 'can't complain' about Celtic Park decisions after 'rough' outcome

Todd Cantwell celebrates with Fashion Sakala after putting Rangers 3-2 ahead at Motherwell. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)
Todd Cantwell celebrates with Fashion Sakala after putting Rangers 3-2 ahead at Motherwell. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

'Mythical situation' - why VAR was wrong to award crucial Rangers goal

The Green Brigade banner protesting the government's small boat legislation was warmly received by supporters in all corners of Celtic Park. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)
The Green Brigade banner protesting the government's small boat legislation was warmly received by supporters in all corners of Celtic Park. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Celtic-Hibs reaction: Green Brigade and politics mix for punters

Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell issues instructions on the touchline during the cinch Premiership match against Rangers.
Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell issues instructions on the touchline during the cinch Premiership match against Rangers.

'No grey areas': Motherwell call out Rangers' VAR decision and call for clarity

Motherwell host Rangers at Fir Park in the Premiership on Saturday. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)
Motherwell host Rangers at Fir Park in the Premiership on Saturday. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

What channel is Motherwell v Rangers on? Kick-off time and TV details

Celtic host Hibs in the Premiership on Saturday. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)
Celtic host Hibs in the Premiership on Saturday. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

What channel is Celtic v Hibs on? Is it on TV? Kick-off time, how to watch

Celtic's Reo Hatate is tackled by Hearts' Michael Smith during Saturday's Scottish Cup quarter-final at Tynecastle. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)
Celtic's Reo Hatate is tackled by Hearts' Michael Smith during Saturday's Scottish Cup quarter-final at Tynecastle. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Hatate should be banned from Rangers semi after 'blatant cheating', says ex-ref

Gary Lineker is set to return to the BBC's Match of the Day (Picture: Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
Gary Lineker is set to return to the BBC's Match of the Day (Picture: Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

It’s Gary Lineker 1, BBC 0 (and a red card for 'stop the boats') – Aidan Smith

Celtic take on Hearts once again this week, this time in the Scottish Cup.
Celtic take on Hearts once again this week, this time in the Scottish Cup.

How Celtic steel themselves for big matches as Maeda Hearts chances rated

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MARCH 08 Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi's excellence - the striker seen here celebrating his superb finish - wasn't the only hair-raising element of his club's latest success. Celtic's home league scoring brought up an 85-year top flight first. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MARCH 08 Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi's excellence - the striker seen here celebrating his superb finish - wasn't the only hair-raising element of his club's latest success. Celtic's home league scoring brought up an 85-year top flight first. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celtic-Hearts reaction: First at Parkhead since 1938; VAR made game

Hearts' manager Robbie Neilson during the 3-1 defeat at Celtic Park. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Hearts' manager Robbie Neilson during the 3-1 defeat at Celtic Park. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Robbie Neilson: 'Decapitation' required for Celtic to get a red card at Parkhead

Celtic hosts Hearts in a cinch Premiership fixture on Wednesday evening. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)
Celtic hosts Hearts in a cinch Premiership fixture on Wednesday evening. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

What channel is Celtic v Hearts on? Kick-off time, how to watch

Hibs host Rangers at Easter Road in a Scottish Premiership fixture on Wednesday night. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)
Hibs host Rangers at Easter Road in a Scottish Premiership fixture on Wednesday night. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Is Hibs v Rangers on TV? Kick-off time, how to watch, referee and VAR official

VAR will be in operation at Ibrox for the Scottish Cup clash with Raith Rovers. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)
VAR will be in operation at Ibrox for the Scottish Cup clash with Raith Rovers. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Two of four Scottish Cup quarter-final ties to use VAR

Greg Taylor was penalised for a handball in Celtic's win over St Mirren. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Greg Taylor was penalised for a handball in Celtic's win over St Mirren. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Referee incensed at penalties involving Celtic & Rangers and offers solution

Celtic's Alistair Johnston first goal for the club should not have stood with the ball inadvertently striking the Canadian's arm on its way into the net. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Celtic's Alistair Johnston first goal for the club should not have stood with the ball inadvertently striking the Canadian's arm on its way into the net. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celtic reaction: Abada’s goal-a-game; Postecoglou’s hot 100; VAR miss

Liel Abada made a huge difference for Celtic when coming on as a half-time substitute against St Mirren, with the visitors going on to win 5-1 in Paisley.
Liel Abada made a huge difference for Celtic when coming on as a half-time substitute against St Mirren, with the visitors going on to win 5-1 in Paisley.

Postecoglou refuses to laud Celtic's player for 'not throwing toys out of pram'

St Mirren host Celtic in the Scottish Premiership at the SMiSA Stadium on Sunday, March 5. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
St Mirren host Celtic in the Scottish Premiership at the SMiSA Stadium on Sunday, March 5. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

What channel is St Mirren v Celtic on? Kick-off time, TV details, referee, VAR

Rangers will host Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership at Ibrox on Sunday. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Rangers will host Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership at Ibrox on Sunday. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Is Rangers v Kilmarnock on TV? Kick-off time, how to watch, referee, VAR

St Johnstone will consider appealing Daniel Phillips' red card in St Mirren draw. Picture: SNS
St Johnstone will consider appealing Daniel Phillips' red card in St Mirren draw. Picture: SNS

St Johnstone boss will consider appeal after star sent off in St Mirren draw

Celtic and Rangers will contest the Viaplay Cup final at Hampden Park on Sunday. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Celtic and Rangers will contest the Viaplay Cup final at Hampden Park on Sunday. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

How to watch Rangers v Celtic Viaplay Cup final

Josh Campbell was impressive once more for HIbs. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Josh Campbell was impressive once more for HIbs. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Hibs reaction: Johnson names ideal centre-back, most improved star, VAR fetish

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes was left fuming at VAR's intervention which saw Kyle Vassell red carded. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes was left fuming at VAR's intervention which saw Kyle Vassell red carded. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Derek McInnes lets rip at VAR after red card intervention in Hibs loss

Nick Walsh has been selected as the referee for the Viaplay Cup final. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Nick Walsh has been selected as the referee for the Viaplay Cup final. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Rangers v Celtic: Viaplay Cup final referee named, VAR revealed

The use of VAR in the Scottish Premiership has come under scrutiny since its introduction in November. (Photo by Roddy Scott / SNS Group)
The use of VAR in the Scottish Premiership has come under scrutiny since its introduction in November. (Photo by Roddy Scott / SNS Group)

Hibs and others in 'robust' talks with SFA chief Crawford Allan over VAR chaos

Rangers manager Michael Beale decided to allow Partick Thistle to score after a controversial Malik Tillman goal. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Rangers manager Michael Beale decided to allow Partick Thistle to score after a controversial Malik Tillman goal. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Rangers boss Michael Beale on controversial goal, VAR and ‘lousy’ performance

Rangers host Partick Thistle at Ibrox in a Scottish Cup fifth round tie that has been selected for live TV coverage. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)
Rangers host Partick Thistle at Ibrox in a Scottish Cup fifth round tie that has been selected for live TV coverage. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Rangers v Partick Thistle: TV channel, kick-off time, referee, VAR officials

Celtic host St Mirren in the Scottish Cup fifth round with the match selected for live TV coverage. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)
Celtic host St Mirren in the Scottish Cup fifth round with the match selected for live TV coverage. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Celtic v St Mirren: TV details, kick-off time, referee and VAR officials

VAR will be operational at two of the eight Scottish Cup ties. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)
VAR will be operational at two of the eight Scottish Cup ties. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Two Scottish Cup ties to use VAR as four clubs opt out

Ryan Edwards was sent off for a challenge on Andy Halliday. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Ryan Edwards was sent off for a challenge on Andy Halliday. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Dundee United in 'wrongful dismissal' appeal over Ryan Edwards red card

Hibs manager Lee Johnson oversees training ahead of Saturday's trip to St Mirren. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)
Hibs manager Lee Johnson oversees training ahead of Saturday's trip to St Mirren. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Lee Johnson seeking talks with SFA as Hibs boss makes VAR accusation

Aberdeen's Ross McCrorie (centre) appeals to referee Grant Irvine after he is sent off following a VAR check. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Aberdeen's Ross McCrorie (centre) appeals to referee Grant Irvine after he is sent off following a VAR check. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Aberdeen gameplan 'gone' after seven minutes as St Mirren defeat 10-men

Alfredo Morelos opened the scoring for Rangers just nine minutes in and they never looked back.
Alfredo Morelos opened the scoring for Rangers just nine minutes in and they never looked back.

Six 8s - how the Rangers players rated against Hearts

Hearts host Rangers at Tynecastle in the cinch Premiership on Wednesday. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)
Hearts host Rangers at Tynecastle in the cinch Premiership on Wednesday. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Hearts v Rangers: Kick-off time, how to watch, referee and VAR officials

Hibs claimed their goalkeeper David Marhsall was fouled for Yan Dhanda's goal straight from a corner.
Hibs claimed their goalkeeper David Marhsall was fouled for Yan Dhanda's goal straight from a corner.

Fuming Johnson takes aim at officials and VAR after County leveller

Aaron Mooy scores Celtic's second goal from the penalty spot.
Aaron Mooy scores Celtic's second goal from the penalty spot.

Celtic's result wasn't remarkable at Tannadice - but VAR operations more so

Morton's Jack Baird looks on despairingly as Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi makes it 2-0. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Morton's Jack Baird looks on despairingly as Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi makes it 2-0. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Defender reveals exactly why Celtic's Kyogo is 'so hard to defend against'

Celtic's Aaron Mooy celebrates after opening the scoring from the penalty spot in the 5-0 win over Morton. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)
Celtic's Aaron Mooy celebrates after opening the scoring from the penalty spot in the 5-0 win over Morton. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Mooy on how he became Celtic penalty taker and an insight into Korean players

Dundee United's Jamie McGrath scores an overhead kick to make it 2-0 against Stirling University.
Dundee United's Jamie McGrath scores an overhead kick to make it 2-0 against Stirling University.

Stirling Uni do themselves proud at Tannadice - 'I can see why no VAR!'

Aaron Mooy celebrates after scoring Celtic's opener from the penalty spot. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)
Aaron Mooy celebrates after scoring Celtic's opener from the penalty spot. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

The predictable and preposterous - how Celtic's 5-0 win over Morton unfolded

Morton manager Dougie Imrie with his hands on his head during the 5-0 defeat to Celtic. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Morton manager Dougie Imrie with his hands on his head during the 5-0 defeat to Celtic. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Morton boss rages over Celtic penalty and accuses VAR of 'killing the game'

Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi celebrates after making it 2-0 against St Mirren at Celtic Park. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi celebrates after making it 2-0 against St Mirren at Celtic Park. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

'It's true the VAR can help him' - the Celtic player benefiting from system

Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi celebrates after making it 2-0 over St Mirren. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi celebrates after making it 2-0 over St Mirren. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Celtic boss Postecoglou 'not playing ducks and drakes' over Giakoumakis absence

VAR will be used in three Scottish Cup ties this weekend. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
VAR will be used in three Scottish Cup ties this weekend. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

VAR to be used in three Scottish Cup ties as Premiership clubs opt out

Kilmarnock feel they should have been given a penalty for this incident involving Giorgos Giakoumakis and Joe Wright against Celtic.
Kilmarnock feel they should have been given a penalty for this incident involving Giorgos Giakoumakis and Joe Wright against Celtic.

Kilmarnock still fuming after SFA explain Celtic VAR call

Michael Beale celebrates Rangers' win over Aberdeen in the Viaplay Cup final.
Michael Beale celebrates Rangers' win over Aberdeen in the Viaplay Cup final.

'We need to have better': Beale hits out at Hampden pitch and VAR

James Hill applauds the fans after his Hearts debut. Picture: SNS
James Hill applauds the fans after his Hearts debut. Picture: SNS

Hearts reaction: 'We love Jimmy Hill' chants, Scotland recall for Clark

Rangers and Aberdeen will contest the Viaplay Cup semi-final at Hampden on Sunday. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Rangers and Aberdeen will contest the Viaplay Cup semi-final at Hampden on Sunday. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Rangers v Aberdeen: How to watch the Viaplay Cup semi-final

Kilmarnock appeal for a penalty as defender Joe Wright falls under a challenge from Celtic’s Giorgos Giakoumakis. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Kilmarnock appeal for a penalty as defender Joe Wright falls under a challenge from Celtic’s Giorgos Giakoumakis. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

'Seriously, what is the point?' - Kilmarnock enraged by failure to award penalty

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