‘Celtic to rematch Trophy and League Cup finals?’ The SFA has agreed Rangers were CHEATED and denied a critical penalty kick in Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup final defeat against Celtic, sparking indignation from the Gers CEO.

“Will the Trophy and League Cup final be replayed when Celtic returns?”

In response to the indignation of the Gers CEO, the SFA has acknowledged that Rangers were cheated and denied a critical penalty kick in the Premier Sports Cup final loss to Celtic on Sunday.

Rangers were unjustly denied a critical penalty in the Premier Sports Cup final against Celtic at Hampden on Sunday, as the Scottish Football Association (SFA) has acknowledged.

Following discussions between Patrick Stewart, Rangers’ new chief executive, and Willie Collum, the SFA’s Head of Referee Operations, the admission was made.

The controversy was centered on an incident in extra time during which Celtic defender Liam Scales appeared to drag on the jersey of Rangers winger Vaclav Cerny.

The foul was committed on the line, and referee John Beaton awarded a free kick just outside the penalty area. However, VAR failed to notify him of the foul, which should have lead to a penalty.

The Rangers supporters were incensed when James Tavernier’s subsequent free kick went over the bar. The SFA’s weekly VAR Review Show, which is scheduled to air this week, will address the error, which was verified during Stewart’s conversation with Collum.

This evaluation, in conjunction with a Key Match Incident panel report that is scheduled for publication on Friday, is anticipated to identify the error.

Patrick Stewart, who assumed the role of Rangers’ chief executive on Monday, characterized the commencement of his tenure as “bittersweet” due to the nature of the defeat.

Stewart stated in an interview with Rangers TV: “I spent my first day yesterday, and we were still recovering from the events of Sunday.” Although the manner of defeat was disappointing, there are numerous lessons to be learned.

He acknowledged the controversy and continued, I have consulted with the SFA to obtain an explanation for the non-awarding of a penalty in extra time, as you are aware. I will await the SFA’s response to that matter.

Consequences of the Decision Stewart’s dissatisfaction underscores the Rangers’ persistent frustration with officiating standards, despite the fact that the SFA has purportedly acknowledged the error. The matches scheduled for this weekend have not been allocated to VAR referee Alan Muir and assistant Frank O’Connor.

On Sunday, Beaton is scheduled to preside over the match between Hearts and St Johnstone. Philippe Clement, the manager of Rangers, was visibly enraged following the match and encouraged reporters to conduct an investigation into the decision.

In an interview with the media, he stated: “My phone was already overloaded with images that precisely depicted the location of the foul just minutes after the game.” Moving Forward

Stewart underscored the significance of anticipating the future, despite the disappointment.

In contemplation of his new position, he identified the obstacles Rangers encounter both on and off the field: “There is much to be proud of in terms of the progress that has been made thus far, particularly in the past seven months, despite the presence of challenging circumstances.”

However, we have a number of exceptionally robust foundations upon which to construct. Rangers are presently in third place in the Premiership, two points behind Aberdeen and 11 points behind Celtic, the premiership’s leaders.

Stewart acknowledged that the club is not at its desired destination, stating: “It has been widely known that we are not at the level we desire in terms of trophies at the park.” The results of the agm were evident to all.

Despite the fact that the club raised £88.3 million in revenue during the year ending in June, it recently disclosed a loss of £17.2 million. Stewart acknowledged the obstacles that lie ahead, but he maintained a positive outlook on the Rangers’ future:

“There are challenges associated with the broader perception of Rangers, as it has not always been as favorable as we would like.” However, we have a number of exceptionally robust foundations upon which to construct.