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."

Very strange free kick award to Falkirk then penalty denied at other end.

83 minutes played and the score at 1-1, Artur Boruc lets go of the ball within the box and launches a standard kick up the park, ass. referee Francis Andrew flags for him 'handling'outside the box. An offence that is very rarely punished, free kick Falkirk at edge of Celtic box with a few minutes of the game remaining.

Celtic go up the park and Fortuné is pulled down, penalty not awarded. Referee Alan Muir has an un-obstructed view of both players.

Celtic were poor on the day but the cheating made sure they didnt get a win.

Thug Lafferty yet again tries to seriously injure a Celtic player. Just a yellow card.

Clear attempt at trying to break Hinkels leg 29 minutes into the game, referee Conroy has a clear view of it and only issues a yellow card. Red card offence.

Clear goal disallowed.

Celtic v Rangers. 18th minute of game, no challenge on the keeper, goal dis-allowed by referee Steve Conroy who had a clear view.

Another two penalties

Samaras fouled in the box, and a Motherwell player clearly handles the ball in the box in a later incident. Charles Richmond close to the action and has full un-obstructed view of both incidents.

Two Penalties

Shaun Maloney fouled in the box twice, both clear penalties. Maloney booked for second one by referee Craig Thompson.

Weir and Lafferty attack

Weir tries to break McDonalds leg and adds a follow up knee to the back right in front of the referee Craig Thompson who had a clear view, free kick and no chance of a booking.

Lafferty (again) high feet left in to catch ZZ's groin, the Daily Record thought this was worth a full page photo with headline 'Welcome to Glasgow China.'

Total number of Rangers players booked in this game: Two - Mendez and Novo for fouls so blatent he had to book them.

Total number of Celtic players booked: Four, two incorrectly for 'diving.'

Lafferty attacks McManus, as instructed?

Last minute instructions very similar to the one Cousin recieved from the same man the season before. Is that a wink directed towards the bench 37 seconds into this?

No booking.

McCulloch getting away with elbowing yet again.

Red card offence, no red card issued, incident not included in 'highlights' or mentioned again. Not even considered for Video Review Panel. Player available for selection in next game, the Glasgow Derby. Referee Ian Brines.

Celtic Penalty, last minute v Dundee United

The referee Conroy had a very quiet week until he upset Rangers at Kilmarnock.

As blatent a hand ball as you will ever see, was not shown on many highlights packages, hardly mentioned by the media (Unlike the Naismith thing when Seville beat Rangers 1-4).

Bougherra Red Card

Red card during the game, media appeal, last Glasgow derby re-arranged to suit, red card quickly recinded and player made available to play in the last fixture.

Kris Boyd dive.

Hundit co-commentating thought this pathetic attempt at cheating was hilarious. A little known incident unless you read good football web sites.

Kevin Thomson Dive

Blatent cheating by Rangers, referee Stuart Dougal books the Celtic player.

Neil Lennon fouled in box at Ibrox

Blatent penalty, referee Kenny Clark says no.