James Penrice lands scathing new Rangers red card verdict as ex FIFA ref lets rip at ‘serious foul play’

Penrice has come under fire for a late challenge on Aremu and questions are being asked over why he wasn't even booked…

By Robbie Copeland · Daily Record

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 11:28 AM

Key Things to Know

Former referee Keith Hackett stated James Penrice should have been sent off for a high tackle against Aberdeen.
Rangers defeated Aberdeen 1-0 at Hampden to advance to the Premier Sports Cup final.
Neither referee Ryan Lee nor VAR John Beaton punished Penrice for catching Aremu with a high boot.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Former referee Keith Hackett stated that James Penrice should have received a straight red card during Rangers' 1-0 Premier Sports Cup semi-final victory over Aberdeen. Hackett questioned why neither on-field referee Ryan Lee nor VAR official John Beaton took disciplinary action after Penrice caught Aberdeen's Aremu with a high boot during the first half.

Penrice escaped without a booking for the challenge and later provided the assist for Ryan Naderi's winning goal at Hampden. Hackett described the tackle as serious foul play, echoing criticism from television pundit Michael Stewart and former referees Des Roache and Steve Conroy.

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