Rangers 2-0 St Johnstone players rated as James Tavernier and Glen Kamara make the difference Todd Cantwell made a decent debut but Willie Collum was in the spotlight with some big decisions Glasgow Live · Jan 28, 2023
Five key issues as Rangers earn St Johnstone win amid VAR controversy RANGERS were comfortable winners over St Johnstone as a James Tavernier penalty and Glen Kamara strike earned another Premiership triumph for boss… The National (Scotland) · Jan 28, 2023
Hearts 5-0 Aberdeen: Robbie Neilson's men pile on the misery for Jim Goodwin's team THE battle to finish as the Best of the Rest in the cinch Premiership still has quite some way to go until it is decided. The National (Scotland) · Jan 18, 2023
Ryan Kent earns Rangers defence over Liam Scales clash as Michael Beale insists 'he's not a tough kid' No action was taken by ref Willie Collum or VAR following the incident between Kent and Scales. Daily Record · Jan 17, 2023
Charlie Nicholas brands Celtic and Rangers cup semis 'national embarrassment' as VAR scrimping made Scottish game look cheap Nicholas insists a combination of refereeing and tech errors coupled with the dreadful pitch ruined the last four clashes against Kilmarnock and Aberdeen. Daily Record · Jan 17, 2023
Dermot Gallagher gives Rangers and Celtic verdict as he claims Kent and Giakoumakis deserve punishment Three big issues dominated the conversation following the Premiership and Viaplay Cup semi-finals over the weekend. Daily Record · Jan 16, 2023
Celtic VAR paranoia can be put to bed after Hampden howlers force Ange to eat his words - Keith Jackson Keith knows the Hoops have been hard done by this season but conspricay chat was shown up for what it was against Kilmarnock. Daily Record · Jan 16, 2023
Callum McGregor issues Celtic penalty defence as he tells Kilmarnock there was 'nothing in' late scare Giorgos Giakoumakis looked to bundle Wright to the floor in the box but neither Willie Collum nor VAR gave it a second look. Daily Record · Jan 15, 2023
Celtic moan brigade don't do irony as deafening penalty silence proves EVERY other fanbase right – Hotline Michael Gannon mans the phones as the video ref system throws up more controversy following the Hoops Viaplay Cup win. Daily Record · Jan 15, 2023
4 big Willie Collum calls in Celtic vs Kilmarnock as loaded McInnes penalty quip underlines burning issue The Parkhead side emerged victorious but the game didn't pass without incident with four big decisions from Collum and Greg Aitken. Daily Record · Jan 15, 2023
Furious Derek McInnes says Kilmarnock were denied clear penalty in Celtic defeat DEREK MCINNES was proud of his players’ efforts as Kilmarnock fell to a valiant defeat to Celtic at Hampden... The National (Scotland) · Jan 14, 2023
Seething Derek McInnes blasts Celtic penalty call as Kilmarnock boss rues Giorgos Giakoumakis double blow The Rugby Park gaffer was raging after his side were denied a spot kick late on. Daily Record · Jan 14, 2023
Furious Derek McInnes says Kilmarnock were denied blatant penalty against Celtic Derek McInnes has slated Willie Collum and the VAR officials for not awarding Kilmarnock a penalty at the death against Celtic. The National (Scotland) · Jan 14, 2023
Celtic 2 Kilmarnock 0 as Hoops qualify for Viaplay Cup final despite spirited Ayrshire side effort Daizen Maeda and a late Giorgos Giakoumakis strike sent Ange Postecoglou's side into the final, but it was an effort Killie could be proud of. Daily Record · Jan 14, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2023 Ange Postecoglou’s VAR complaints feed familiar Old Firm biases Celtic manager’s comments plug into ingrained fan paranoia but the technology’s introduction in Scotland has been haphazard
The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2023 Scottish football's 7 most controversial VAR decisions VAR was supposed to remove controversial decisions from Scottish football, but contentious calls remain.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2023 Referees for Celtic vs Kilmarnock & Rangers vs Aberdeen semi-finals announced Ange Postecoglou's side take on Killie on Saturday, while Rangers will battle it out with the Dons on Sunday.
Daily Record · Jan 10, 2023 Celtic and Kilmarnock plus Rangers and Aberdeen find out League Cup semi-final referees and VAR men Collum will take charge of Celtic vs Kilmarnock with Greg Aitken in the VAR room for the first semi-final.
Daily Record · Jan 9, 2023 8 VAR handball controversies as Rangers defender Connor Goldson at the centre of another storm We look back at some of the incidents which has resulted in a call for more consistency.
Daily Record · Jan 7, 2023 Ange Postecoglou bristles at Celtic VAR 'fix' inquiry as adamant boss insists 'it's not up to me' The Celtic boss has aimed to put the debate to bed in a spiky pre-match interview.
Daily Record · Jan 6, 2023 Ange Postecoglou Celtic VAR blast in full as Connor Goldson credited for Rangers 'save' during scathing ref takedown The Parkhead boss didn't hold back when asked for his thoughts on the Ibrox incident.
Daily Record · Jan 6, 2023 Michael Beale shuts down Celtic handball claim as Rangers boss insists John Beaton got Connor Goldson call 'spot on' Beale didn't see the fuss over the Connor Goldson handball fallout and reckons whistler Beaton and VAR Willie Collum were just playing by the rules.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 6, 2023 Rangers boss Michael Beale hails John Beaton in 'they got it spot on' statement Michael Beale has hailed John Beaton for his performance during Monday's derby fixture between Rangers and Celtic.
Daily Record · Jan 6, 2023 Willie Collum and the bizarre Rangers stat shouldn't stop Celtic fans savouring the glory to nitpick VAR The whistler was at the centre of the talking points following derby day after advising John Beaton from the VAR room.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 5, 2023 Kenneth Ward: Is VAR turning our officials into tech-crazed automatons? The technology has caused a stir since arriving into the Premiership in mid-October.