The problem with refereeing in this country, apart from the fact that it is shockingly bad, is the lack of consistency when it comes to awarding penalties.
One club seems to have lady luck smiling on them and the sharpest set of eyes on VAR every time there is a hint or a whiff of one whilst others, well, they’re just “unlucky”.
“Penalty Rangers” is a trending joke in Scottish football. Not just from Celtic fans, but the whole of Scottish football.
And when you look at the penalty Livingston where denied yesterday:
And compare it to this:
The lack of consistent refereeing is palpable.
Look, the letter of the law, Rangers penalty is a penalty. It’s soft, but it’s a penalty alll the same. But so is Livingston’s claim.
It’s little wonder fans in Scotland believe the Ibrox up have an instant advantage before they even take to the pitch because, clearly, they have.
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Their new club name is Penalty F C for many the F C doesn’t mean football club