Rangers have expressed “grave concerns” after two VAR officials involved in the Carabao Cup final defeat to Celtic were reinstated in the top flight.

Alan Muir – who was in charge of VAR at the Hampden Park game – and his assistant Frank Connor were not on duty domestically last weekend. Scottish FA referees chief Willie Collum said an “unacceptable” mistake had been made.

Celtic defender Liam Scales brought down Vaclav Cerny in the first half of overtime, with referee John Beaton ruling the incident occurred outside the penalty area.

Although the video showed that the foul occurred on the penalty area line, Muir and Connor did not overturn the decision on the court – the score was tied at 3-3 in overtime. Before Rangers lost the penalty shootout.

Collum added that it was “not a difficult decision for the VAR team” and that they “lacked sufficient forensic evidence in their analysis”.

afterwards, Gers boss Philippe Clement says it’s ‘really weird’ Muir and Connor did not intervene; New club chief executive Patrick Stewart demands explanation for incident. Rangers later described the incident ‘Harmful to the wider credibility of Scottish football’.

Now, following Moore’s appointment as VAR for St Mirren’s game against Dundee on December 29, plus Connor’s appearance at Kilmarnock’s Rugby Park game against Aberdeen on Boxing Day and Keir’s appearance at Rugby Park on December 29. Assistant referee returns to touchline at Celtic Park when Celtic host St Johnstone – Rangers slam SFA again.

Appointments affect ‘credibility and confidence’

A statement read: “Rangers Football Club has contacted the Scottish Football Association to express serious concerns and raise several questions regarding the prompt reinstatement of two VAR officials who failed to referee the recent Premier League Sports Cup final. We have also It was noted that one of the officials was designated for an SPFL Premiership match involving a club that benefited from an error.

“The actions of the Scottish FA raise questions about their commitment to raising refereeing standards and increasing accountability. While Rangers Football Club fully respects the independence of referee appointments and the need for referees to operate without interference, Scotland How the Football Association handles such a high-profile blunder directly affects its credibility and public confidence.

“Reinstating a referee’s decision so quickly, particularly for a match involving a club that had benefited from the error in question, brought widespread media attention to the refereeing error and the officials involved. This was both foreseeable and avoidable, and “Contradictory to any error.” The Scottish Football Association made clear its duty of care to its match officials.

“Errors do happen in football and how they are addressed is important. We urge the Scottish Football Association to demonstrate its desire to improve the quality and consistency of refereeing and to do this in a transparent manner. We do not seek to challenge the authority of the Scottish Football Association or the game Integrity or independence of officials but encouraging increased standards and accountability has nothing to do with good governance.

“Rangers want practical steps to be taken and remain committed to holding the Scottish Football Association to account in the interests of the game.”

sky sports news The Scottish Football Association has been contacted.