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@LanLiveSport 20 yards ? The ball didn't even go 10 yards.

🗣️🟠 A sickened Tom Sparrow on the Celtic penalty call that denied Motherwell last night. “I would challenge anyone to be able to punch the ball 20 yards out of play. “It doesn’t reflect well on the league.”

@Zeshankenzo If the ball went 20 yards Motherwell must have an enormous park

Not a handball because he headed it 20 yards. Still posted. Not challenged. Odd times. All evidence clearly shows it hits the players hand above his shoulder.

@jhnmcgnly Excellent analysis of the incident and the process leading to the decision.

🤓 Reflections on last night's Celtic penalty. I'm not trying to convince anyone, really, more laying out an alternative viewpoint amongst what I consider to be pretty absurd hysteria. There are also some mistruths about the VAR process being portrayed as neutral objectivity that I think deserve to be challenged. Does the ball hit his arm? For me, the footage shows this. Is his arm in an unnatural position and making his body bigger? It's above shoulder height and in front of his head. The ball strikes his arm before his head. Personally, I don't feel his arm being there is justified by his body movement. Intent is irrelevant. Is it a clear and obvious error? There's a popular misconception there has to have been a 'clear and obvious error' for VAR to recommend a VAR review. Per the IFAB guidance, this is not true. A referee can also be called to the monitor if they communicate to the VAR that they haven't seen or made a decision on an incident VAR has flagged as a potential penalty. This is called a 'serious missed incident'. I think, until the audio is released, it's reasonable to assume John Beaton did not rule on whether it was a handball or not before the review, so 'clear and obvious error' would not apply. He didn't have to make a decision on allowing play to continue because the ball almost immediately went out of play and he was told to delay. It's fair to surmise that Dallas' only role was flagging to Beaton there was a potential handball, not suggesting he had made a grave error. IFAB guidance also makes clear that for subjective decisions, including handball considerations, a pitchside review is appropriate. Beaton approached the monitor and made a decision on the evidence available to him. Taking all of this into consideration, even if you feel it wasn't a penalty, I am struggling to comprehend the outrage as if this were either the most corrupt decision in the history of Scottish football or the 'worst VAR decision' in history. I feel there's been a lack of balance or relevant knowledge on broadcasts. I think mainstream pundits suggesting there is a pattern of assistance for Celtic in this title race is hysterical nonsense that is ordinarily mocked by most in less tense times. For the record, and I know this goes against many Celtic fans, I don't believe any club feels the benefit of biased refereeing. I think referees in this country are generally poor and lack consistency and I think the version of VAR that we have in Scottish football is fundamentally flawed because of cheap infrastructure. Going back to the penalty itself, the biggest point of contention would be on the concept of his body being 'unnaturally bigger'. In this case I feel the decision could really go either way depending on the viewpoint of the referee. I don't think it's massively egregious to say it is a penalty. It can be 'harsh', 'unlucky' and 'soft' and still be a reasonable conclusion for the referee to award a penalty. Or at least be reasonable enough not to suggest it is a 'worldwide' embarrassment and/or cheating. I'm not entirely ignorant of my own bias. I fully understand it's easier to go 'well, what's the big deal here?' when the decision goes in favour of the team you support and professionally cover. It's going to generate noise, I get that. Yet, there's something uneasy about the fervour with which this is being labelled as objectively a 'disgusting' crime against Hearts and their title bid. Celtic have earned 19 points with goals scored after the 80th minute this season. They're finding a way. It might be enough. Rage on!

@tirnaog_09 There's a slight resemblance but that's all. Not very good

AI isn't perfect by any means but it does allow videos like this to be made to an increasingly high standard. Sports reillustrated did a good job with this one... 1/2

@timmymhallet67 No. Chermiti had a shot wide as did Maeda similar positions. Rangers had a good 10 minutes without actually threatening. After that even; we scored, then best opportunities of the game 4 agst 2, + Fernandez last ditch tackle on Maeda. 2nd half we could have had 4/5

@hectorcessole Ok. But point stands. First 15 there were multiple good chances. Correct?

Rewatched the match last night. I forgot how many good chances we gave up in the opening 20 mins. Scales block on Moore pivotal. Overwhelming feeling is relief. Fine are the margins. We are going for a league title. They are done. A few moments either way doesn’t bear thought

@CelticFCTickets @CelticFCSLO have been allocated a ticket but not available on my account. What should I do ?

@celtictickets1 @CelticFCSLO have been allocated a ticket but not available on my account. What should I do ?

@FraserNelson No, it's racism that is still shaping UK politics

A decade on, Brexit is still shaping UK politics. The data shows a clear trend: the higher the Brexit vote in 2016 the more likely a big Reform UK vote now. My column:- times-comment.com/elections

@TheTributeAct Inconsistent. There's a lot of long ball. Celtic support wouldn't accept the spasmodic aspect of it. The most impressive aspect is the movement off the ball. Not a criticism rather putting it in perspective.

Watching Motherwell this season saddens me. Players on 1/10th the wages of their counterparts at Celtic playing pass and move with a verve not seen in the Hoops all season.

@scotlandscoeff1 People are easily confused

Confused a few people with this; I mean in the lead up to the final game. Even if Hearts lose the next 2 while Celtic win the next 2 - Hearts would still have a chance at the title if they win on the final day. If Celtic win the league, it can only be secured in last match. Hearts are the only team that might have the chance to win it before the final day, if they keep winning and Celtic don't.

@ETimsNet @gordonduncan7 There four major errors : red card missed, offside, Hibs goal, Nygren penalty missed. These officials are incompetent . Dickinson and Robertson should be immediately relieved of their duties. Ross who gives a guessed decision shoukd go as eell

There will be no consequences to Douglas Ross for being behind play & GUESSING that Maeda was offside. He will continue getting asst ref roles at top level & with it a very good ADDITIONAL wage. He should be demoted but won’t be. One for @gordonduncan7 in his chat with Wullie C!

@ME_Observer_ Why did none of those attending not stand up and support the Palestine representative ?

⚡️ 🎦 Palestinian Federation representative stops FIFA president's ridiculous show 🔹Infantino, the FIFA president, asked Jibril Rajoub, the president of the Palestinian Federation, to shake hands with the president of the Israeli Football Federation to promote peace and unity. 🔹Rajoub firmly refused and left the scene at the FIFA Congress. 🔹Rajoub: "I cannot shake the hand of someone brought by the Israelis to whitewash their fascist and genocidal crimes."

@TheTributeAct Without being brilliant, we are beginning to play well. Hopefully coming into form at the right time

I just wish Celtic players had the confidence to play like Motherwell. Phrases I never thought I would ever write.

@Stephen4_2 100% He looked as though he was being talked through his decisions. The 'tackle' on Engels was potentially a red yet VAR didn't even look at it.

The referee yesterday at Celtic v Falkirk (Ryan Lee) was truly abysmal. The standard of refereeing in Scotland is appalling. Happy to say Celtic won so it's not sounding like sour grapes. Lee will go far on the basis if that display. That's jhow it works.

@Stephen4_2 You have some wonderful pictures

Celtic team line up in Nantes in 1966 in EC tie. From French football magazine. On the verge of greatness.

@CambridgeScot @CelticFC @Ederin158 We literally banned a group of our own fans for the exact same reason !

@hectorcessole @CelticFC @Ederin158 Bullshit.

Supporters Update

@CambridgeScot @CelticFC @Ederin158 We are backing it because they attacked and assaulted a Celtic official. We have a duty to support and protect our employees.

@CelticFC @Ederin158 I don’t get why our support is backing this. Would we accept another club dictating who we allocate tickets to? No chance. Celtic even makingbtje request is an embarrassment IMO.

@hailhailhistory Quit good, announcing to all 'This is the home of the Champions'

3/15 Early flag days were quiet events and sometimes not even held at Celtic games. In 1896, the title flag was unveiled during a Scotland vs England match at Celtic Park. #Celtic #CelticFC

1/15 It remains to be seen how Celtic’s league season will end. But 45 years ago today (1981), the Bhoys had their first ever on-field League trophy presentation. This thread tells the full story… #Celtic #CelticFC #CELFAL

@sureitsza @frankdevlin2 I remember going to see him at Clydebank but would have sworn it was Celtic reserves. Time and the mind !!

@frankdevlin2 Inacio made 3 reserve apps for Celtic. 31 Aug 1965 H v Motherwell (RLC) 3-1, scored 2 4 Sep H v Dundee (RLC) 3-0 17 Sep H v Rangers (L) 1-0 Joined Albion Rovers 23 Sep. 1 app and scored, released 18 Oct. 25 Nov 1967 joined Clydebank from Stade de Paris. 3 apps, released 19 Feb.

Ayrton Inacio, one of the Brazilians who caused quite a stir when he joined Celtic on trial in 1965. No competitive first team appearances but sure he played a few games for Clydebank after his Celtic trial. Billy and Tommy look after the lad.