Michael Stewart, along with two former Grade One Scottish Football Association referees, has provided their judgment regarding the potential red card issued to Arne Engels during the match against Hibernian.

Michael Stewart, along with two former Grade One Scottish Football Association referees, has rendered a judgment regarding the prospective implications. Arne Engels received a red card during the match against Hibernian.

Celtic’s victory over Hibernian transpired with minimal controversy, as the Hoops extended their lead at the summit of the Scottish Premiership yesterday afternoon.

Goals from Arne Engels and Kyogo Furuhashi, in addition to an own goal by Hibernian’s Joe Newell, facilitated Celtic’s victory, marking the 60th triumph of Brendan Rodgers’ team against the Easter Road club.

Nonetheless, an incident occurred in the first half during which Celtic underwent a VAR review, as Arne Engels seemingly stepped on a Hibernian player’s leg while both athletes contested possession of the ball.

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) concluded that the challenge did not warrant a red card; however, this assessment is not universally accepted.

Two former Scottish Football Association (SFA) referees, along with Michael Stewart, have expressed divergent opinions regarding whether the Celtic midfielder should have been dismissed from the match. Celtic’s Arne Engels ought to have received a ‘red card’ during the match against Hibernian.

Commencing the discussion are the two former referees of the Scottish Football Association, Des Roache and Steve Conroy.

Previously associated with the Behind The Whistles podcast, both individuals are now affiliated with a new podcast platform titled The Ref’s View.