VAR Officials Removed Amid Penalty Controversy

The controversial non-award of a penalty to Rangers during the Premier Sports Cup final against Celtic has sparked outrage among fans and club officials. VAR officials Alan Muir and Frank Connor failed to intervene when Liam Scales fouled Vaclav Cerny, with replays suggesting the foul occurred just inside the penalty area. Rangers’ management, including new CEO Patrick Stewart, have demanded explanations from the Scottish FA (SFA), as this incident adds to a history of perceived bias in officiating during Old Firm derbies. Following the uproar, Muir and Connor have been omitted from officiating this weekend's matches. The SFA acknowledged that some decisions may be wrong, as discussions with Rangers regarding the incident are ongoing. The fallout continues as fans express frustration over the inconsistent application of VAR in crucial matches.