Supporters of Celtic have been reacting to an admission from referee Kevin Clancy which was posted to social media.
According to a report from The Herald, Scottish Premiership referees ‘know exactly what is at stake this season’, as stated by Clancy.
That is due to the fact that Neil Lennon’s Hoops will be chasing their 10th Scottish top-flight title in a row next year (per BBC).
However, the Parkhead faithful were unsure what the referee meant when the admission was relayed to them on social media by The Cynic.
Aye, we know what's at stake for you and your pals Kevin ? pic.twitter.com/vbHQBd1Kli
— The Cynic (@90MinuteCynic) July 29, 2020
Lots of honest mistakes coming then.
— James McCall ????????? (@j4mcc4ll) July 29, 2020
Looking for a Lawwell bonus.
— effineffer (@QuarkyQ68) July 29, 2020
The Hoops are set to return to Scottish Premiership action this Sunday when they host Hamilton Academical at Celtic Park in a 4.30pm kick-off (per BBC).
Does Kevin Clancy's admission sound somewhat ominous to you?
No, it's a good thing
Yes, it's a bad thing
Ominous…but the refs are up the challenge already…last minute penalty for THEM in their first bounce game…so all good I guess
— Joachim Hacker (@marzipanjoe) July 29, 2020
In the league last season, Clancy was the man in the middle for six separate Celtic matches, five of which were played at Celtic Park (per Transfermarkt).
Over those six Hoops matches which the 36-year-old Scotsman refereed, Lennon’s side claimed four victories, one draw and one defeat.
Can’t be many countries that give this sort of media platform to refs.
Can’t wait for it to backfire magnificently in true scottish football style
— Liam (@LK95_) July 29, 2020
Just see the interview he does after he gives his first howler of the season 5 minutes in to the first game
— Robert Macpherson (@Robert_mac88) July 29, 2020
He should be pulled out of his job. You ca my make remarks like that and referee matches. https://t.co/kM4Lhy23kw
— David Christoforo Celestino Giacomo Bonccorsi (@ruftim) July 29, 2020
Why is a referee coming out saying this? Absolutely shocking and should be sanctioned by the Scottish FA for it. Albeit they probably have him clearance.
If you do your job properly without interference from the lodge the. You’re fine. https://t.co/dst8oCdi9s
— Henrik’s Tongue (@henriktongue) July 29, 2020
As can be seen in these responses from Celtic supporters, they were clearly very suspicious about what the referee had to say.