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Two ex-refs shut down bizarre Camilo Duran red-card claims vs Rangers

Calls for Camilo Duran to be sent off have followed Celtic’s defeat to Rangers after footage of his challenge on Nicolas Raskin straight from kick-off…

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 8:30 AM
Two ex-refs shut down bizarre Camilo Duran red-card claims vs Rangers
Key Things to Know
  • Former referees Des Roache and Steve Conroy stated Camilo Duran should not have been sent off against Rangers.
  • Footage circulated online following Duran's challenge on Nicolas Raskin right from kick-off.
  • Mark Clattenburg agreed the challenge did not warrant a red card, suggesting a booking at most.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Scottish FA referees Des Roache and Steve Conroy have dismissed suggestions that Celtic player Camilo Duran should have received a red card against Rangers. Duran faced scrutiny following his challenge on Nicolas Raskin directly from kick-off. Speaking on The Ref's View, both Roache and Conroy stated that the circulating video footage showed no clear evidence to justify a dismissal.

Former referee Mark Clattenburg similarly noted that the incident did not reach the threshold for serious foul play, suggesting at most a yellow card. The disputed challenge had reportedly sparked a touchline argument between Derek McInnes and Celtic coach Mark Fotheringham at Parkhead.

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