Bobby Madden questions John Beaton after major Celtic vs Rangers call

Celtic were poor against Rangers on Sunday and the criticism that followed the 1-0 defeat was justified. The Celtic player ratings were brutal on several…

Published: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 11:00 AM
Bobby Madden questions John Beaton after major Celtic vs Rangers call
Key Things to Know
  • Rangers defeated Celtic 1-0 on Sunday in a Scottish Premiership match.
  • Bobby Madden stated referee John Beaton missed a second yellow card call for Emmanuel Fernandez.
  • Fernandez was booked in the fourth minute and challenged Benjamin Nygren in the 16th minute.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former referee Bobby Madden has questioned referee John Beaton's decision not to issue a second yellow card to Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez during Celtic's 1-0 defeat on Sunday. Fernandez, who was booked in the fourth minute, challenged Benjamin Nygren in the 16th minute, but Beaton allowed play to continue without awarding a free-kick or a second caution.

Madden explained that the challenge stopped a promising attack and should have resulted in a second yellow card and subsequent dismissal. Because VAR protocols do not allow video assistant referee Nick Walsh to intervene on missed second yellow cards, the decision on the pitch stood.

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