Rangers fans will be holding their heads held high as they walk into work this week. But while they won the Old Firm by two goals to nil, fans of the Gers are still upset with the way the match was officiated. They aren’t convinced with the performance of Kevin Clancy.
On Twitter one Rangers fans questions the ability of Clancy, using video evidence to show his mistakes. The video shows numerous Celtic fouls that go unpunished. Supporters responded to the tweet, suggesting that Clancy knew fully well what he was doing. They think he was trying his hardest to help Celtic win.
I’m not so charitable. Regarding their goal he had a clear view & let it stand. Either he doesn’t know the rules (unlikely) or he cheated. Proof he is not fit to officiate. @ScottishFA Juliens red card & Browns double booking. Rangers required superhuman strength to beat 12 men
— Shocker of a Cocker (@of_cocker) December 31, 2019
1 or 2 mistakes is the pressure, 3 missed red cards, 2 missed penalties, a handball goal and adding an additional 2 and a half minutes onto 4 original with no other injuries. Even his face at the end… cheat
— Hedgie1873 (@stu_f_1873) December 31, 2019
How many of those ‘mistakes’ involved Morelos? I try not to buy into conspiracies but it is glaringly obvious that he is singled out by referees. Even the Christie two footer, Morelos is the one penalised for an apparent pull on Christie.
— Mailliw (@falafel_took) December 31, 2019
I think he’s a cheat. He got every big decision wrong, all in celtics favour. That’s cheating.
— c_thebro (@oldskool_1872) December 31, 2019
If he isn’t a cheat,which I think he did, then this fixture was way too big for him as there were far too many ‘mistakes’ for him to carry on refereeing. You have highlighted the blatant decisions that he chose against us.
— UJ (@spotonspotty) December 31, 2019
He 100% is a cheat. No way you make that many blatant errors even with pressure. He should be made an example of and never given a rangers or celtic game again. His stats prove it wasn’t just this game. @ScottishFA are just as bad though.
— Gary (@potsy1980) December 31, 2019
Mental. David Tanner is trying to tell me he had a good game yesterday. That is shocking when you watch that. The Morelos one clean through is unbelievable. Just mental how biased he was.
— Ricky Forbes (@Ricky9Forbes) December 31, 2019
Do you think the Scottish FA should take action against Clancy?
Yes
No
One fan never wants to see Clancy officiate in the Scottish Premiership again, let alone an Old Firm match.
That video alone should be enough to ensure the @ScottishFA never give this guy another Rangers game again. He probably shouldn’t even be allowed to referee a Premiership level game. Unacceptable the things he ignored.
— Moonk Calder (@minicoo_master) December 31, 2019
What do we think?
Some of the footage shown in the clips is damning. There are some truly awful calls that were given in the game. Fans can’t be sure if this is because of bias or incompetence, however, it is clear that they never want to see him referee one of their matches again.