Boyd elbows and gets away with yellow card, offence then changed to obstruction.

Rangers player Kris Boyd elbows Hibs Merouane Zemmama, a red card offence in clear view of Ass. Referee and it appears the referee Steve Conroy also had a Clear un-obstructed view.


Boyd given a yellow card and direct free kick awarded.

After the game it was revealed that the booking was for obstruction which gives the player two disciplinary points and not the three points a yellow card for 'Recklessly dangerous play' would bring. The difference between the two and three points mean that he is available for the next Glasgow derby game on February 28th.

Wonder if the incident will be referred to the mysterious Video Review Panel?


If it was an indirect free kick the referee would have raised his arm until the free kick was taken.



Original bbc match report referred to the incident as a Cheeky Elbow

Penalty denied? Foul by Celtic Player?

Aberdeen v Celtic, 42 minutes played. Aberdeen defender Diamond challenges Celtic player Fortuné in the penalty box with a high foot and brings the Celtic player down by kicking him on the chest.

Referee Ian Brines is close by and appears to have a clear view of the incident awards a free kick to Aberdeen. Game ended 4-4.

Motherwell goal offside?

53 minutes played Motherwell 1-0 up against Rangers. Free kick sent into box, all Motherwell players on side, Motherwell player hits a shot, all Motherwell players on side. Goalscorer knocks it in Ass. Referee John Gilmore flags for offside, referee Callum Murray agrees and goal is not given. Game ended 1-1 on the same night Celtic beat Hearts 2-0.

bbc Scotland website commentary of game.

" 53:58 The referee blows for offside against Ross Forbes. Free kick taken by Allan McGregor."