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Kris Boyd’s Weird… of Shocking Celtic… Read More.
After Celtic’s commanding 4-0 victory over Kilmarnock, Sky Sports’ post-match analysis took an unexpected turn as former Rangers player Kris Boyd attempted to defend a controversial decision by referee Don Robertson.
The incident in question was an obvious penalty: Kilmarnock goalkeeper Robby McCrorie collided with Celtic’s Kyogo after a superb chipped free-kick from Matt O’Riley set him up.
Despite the clear foul, Robertson did not award a penalty, and VAR did not intervene.
In the studio, both Charlie Mulgrew and James McFadden agreed it was a penalty.
Boyd, however, complicated the situation by initially suggesting that the decision was influenced by bias against Celtic, only to then concede it was a penalty.
He further complicated matters by defending the referee, claiming McCrorie had “nowhere to go” and had no choice but to collide with Kyogo.
This reasoning is questionable, especially coming from a former player who should understand that a goalkeeper must face the consequences if he rushes out and fails to get the ball.
Boyd’s hesitance and his almost veiled reference to Celtic fans crying conspiracy made his analysis unclear.
The incident was straightforward: it was a penalty, and it was a mistake by the referee and VAR not to award it.
Boyd’s reluctance to plainly state this, instead offering dubious excuses, raises questions about his impartiality as a former Rangers player.
This situation highlights not only the issues with officiating but also the challenge some face in being objective about decisions involving Celtic.
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