OMG! Scottish FA has now EXP0SED the Corrupti0n against Celtic as Hoops told to their face that they were clearly CHEA-TED by the VAR in the Title race leading to 3 points dropped

Celtic have been left frustrated after Scottish FA head of referees Willie Collum acknowledged that the Hoops should have been awarded a penalty during their recent 2–1 loss to Hibernian at Parkhead.

The defeat allowed David Gray’s side to claim all three points, while also giving Hearts a chance to widen their advantage in the title race. However, much of the post-match focus has revolved around a contentious incident that occurred while the game was still level.

The flashpoint came not long after Auston Trusty was sent off following an off-the-ball clash with Jamie McGrath. Down to ten men and pushing to regain control at 1–1, Celtic felt they had a strong case for a penalty when Liam Scales appeared to be pulled inside the box during a corner.

Despite loud protests from the home side, the referee waved play on and no penalty was given.

Earlier, Hibs had taken the lead through Felix Passlack, before Benjamin Nygren equalised just before the break. With the match finely poised, Kai Andrews later netted the decisive goal to secure a vital win for the visitors.

In the aftermath, Collum has now admitted the decision was wrong and said it should have led to a pitchside review.

He explained that the VAR officials had described the holding and its proximity to the ball, but insisted it met the threshold for a penalty.

According to Collum, the level and duration of the contact made it clear that a foul had occurred, and the referee should have been instructed to review the incident on the monitor.

He also raised concerns about how the VAR team communicated their final decision, pointing out that there was a lack of clear reasoning after initially appearing to consider awarding a penalty.

Collum stressed the importance of clarity, noting that simply saying “not enough” is insufficient and that officials must properly explain why a decision does not meet the criteria for a penalty.

The admission is unlikely to ease Celtic’s frustration, especially given the timing of the incident in such a tightly contested match.

With the Premiership title race still hanging in the balance, decisions like this could prove crucial in determining how the season ultimately unfolds.