COMMENTARY
With Rangers hot on the heels of Celtic in the hunt for the Scottish Premiership title, it is no surprise to see the Parkhead faithful keeping a close eye on their neighbours, with goalkeeper Allan McGregor sending them into a frenzy on Twitter with his performance against Aberdeen on Wednesday night. The shot stopper might have been beaten twice by The Dons in the 4-2 win but it was a dangerous tackle on Lewis Ferguson which had the Celtic fans incensed, McGregor planting his foot high on the midfielder’s shin with a straight leg as he rushed out to claim a 50/50 ball. Only McGregor himself will know whether it was intentional or not but the Bhoys seem certain there was malice in his actions and have slaughtered him for what they deem to be a potential leg breaker. It did not look good at the time and it does not get any better when you watch it on a replay. Having their rivals’ star man sent off or subsequently banned would be a massive boost for Celtic in the race at the top of the table and so you can understand why they are not only furious with the on-field decision but trying to drum up a storm to draw it to the officials’ attention. Will anything come of their vicious criticism? Only time will tell.
This is Futbol has gathered a selection of the supporters’ tweets:
Every time he endangers an opponent, but does it in the most cowardly fashion possible. Protected club, no other answer.
— Vinny ????????? (@Vinny5567) February 7, 2019
Any other goalkeeper in the league is being red carded and conceding a penalty. Referee has no excuses. Looking right at it.
— ??????? (@EtienneBojan) February 7, 2019
Any other team and that's a red
— Hazz (@MazzCFC7) February 6, 2019
He straightened and locked his leg as well .. shocking tackle. That should be lengthy ban as he knew what he was doing and the intent was to cripple the player. Disgusting thug.
— Eight Trebles & Minted FC (@888MumbaiMagic) February 7, 2019
He left his boot in a got yellow. McGregor got a away with nothing for a leg breaker
— Paul McL (@pmacca1976) February 7, 2019
Alan McGregor is nothing but a thug, Ferguson isn’t even attempting to go for the ball, he has already pulled out before McGregor does him!!!
For some of the panel members to think that kind of challenge is acceptable in today’s football then their is a problem
— ? Celtic. Glasgow. ohohoho ? (@UncoveredCeltic) February 6, 2019
Bobby Madden bottling out on a straight red for McGregor – he’s a disgusting excuse for a footballer! pic.twitter.com/89LI5Xe5QS
— StMiley (@StMiley) February 6, 2019
That is a shocker!
Embarrassing from the refs point.— Stevie Neary (@davyowens67) February 6, 2019
Always at it, you can see the venom in his face every game, his time will come. ????
— Glasgows Green & White ?? (@tellallthehuns) February 6, 2019