Following the Hoops’ 2-0 loss to Hearts on Sunday, Celtics manager Brendan Rodgers disclosed that he spoke with referee Don Robertson.
The Celts at Tynecastle were definitely harmed by decisions made by those on VAR and the man in the middle. After the game, Rodgers correctly criticised the officials’ lack of competence.
Yang was dismissed quickly. The game was greatly affected by Celtic’s down to ten, as well as by the call to give the Jambos a penalty following a disputed handball by Tomoki Iwata.
If the right decisions had been taken, the winners may be seated at the head of the table right now. Celtic lost out on John Beaton and company, but the manager acknowledged it was useless to try to negotiate with the referees.
After the game, Rodgers did make an attempt to communicate with Robertson: “To be honest, it’s a waste of time, but I spoke to him (Don Robertson) in the tunnel just briefly” (The Celtic Way).
“There has been no change, and in my opinion, VAR is not the issue at hand. That is evident. It’s a lack of skill.
Rodgers would not be concerned about VAR and refereeing officials right now if Adam Idah had scored his early spot kick, but there are no justifications for their poor decision-making.
Celtic was greatly disadvantaged by it, but they couldn’t focus on it and can only focus on their next two important home games against Livingston and St Johnstone.
However, the club can. The hierarchy now has the responsibility to expose the ineptitude and defend the supporters.
