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Rangers penalty call sparks UEFA inquiry demand as James Penrice call sparks Hotline backlash

The phones were red hot after a packed weekend of action heading into the international break…

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 7:42 PM
Rangers penalty call sparks UEFA inquiry demand as James Penrice call sparks Hotline backlash
Key Things to Know
  • A Daily Record Hotline caller demanded UEFA investigate refereeing decisions after Rangers received a controversial penalty against St Mirren.
  • Referee Nick Walsh awarded the spot-kick after James Penrice went down under pressure from Samuel Ramos, with Ryan Naderi scoring.
  • Rangers secured a 2-0 victory over St Mirren despite criticism from supporters regarding their overall performance.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Daily Record's Sports Hotline callers heavily criticized refereeing decisions following Rangers' 2-0 victory against St Mirren, with one contributor demanding a UEFA inquiry over perceived favorable calls. Referee Nick Walsh awarded Rangers a controversial penalty after James Penrice went down under pressure from Samuel Ramos, which Ryan Naderi converted following a VAR check by Greg Aitken.

Fans also voiced frustration over Celtic's narrow 1-0 win against Kilmarnock under Martin O'Neill, while Aberdeen supporters called for manager Stephen Robinson's dismissal following a 4-0 home defeat to Hibs.

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