‘I’ll be honest…’ – Pat Bonner accuses official of cardinal sin in Rangers win vs Celtic

Rangers boosted their Scottish Premiership title hopes with victory over Celtic, but there is a suggestion John Beaton provided a helping hand. Ryan Naderi, who

Published: Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 6:10 PM
‘I’ll be honest…’ – Pat Bonner accuses official of cardinal sin in Rangers win vs Celtic
Key Things to Know
  • Rangers defeated Celtic to move within two points of the Scottish Premiership leaders.
  • Ryan Naderi scored the only goal of the match in the 33rd minute.
  • Pat Bonner accused referee John Beaton of failing to send off Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Rangers secured a victory over Celtic to move within two points of the Scottish Premiership leaders, thanks to a 33rd-minute goal from Ryan Naderi. The win marks Rangers' fifth consecutive league victory and their sixth straight win across all competitions. However, the match was marked by controversy surrounding a refereeing decision in the first half.

Former Celtic player Pat Bonner criticized referee John Beaton for not issuing a second yellow card to Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez. Fernandez, who was booked early on, committed a strong challenge on Benjamin Nygren in the 15th minute, leading Bonner to claim the referee "bottled" the decision.

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