Dermot Gallagher reveals 3 reasons why Rangers penalty shout against Celtic was a non starter

Dermot Gallagher has dismissed claims Rangers ought to have had a penalty for handball on Cameron Carter-Vickers.

And the previous ref has given three legitimate causes Willie Collum did not give it on the day.

Celtic received the important thing derby 2-1 ultimately however as is customary with Previous Agency clashes, there have been loads of key choices to unpack.

One got here within the second half because the Hoops defended their lead as Ryan Kent whipped a cross into the field.

The ball appeared to strike Carter-Vickers on the arm and that sparked loud appeals from the Rangers followers.

However Collum, who has been praised for his efficiency, wasn't and waved protests away.

And Gallagher, talking on Sky Sports activities' Ref Watch, says there are three superb causes he did not give it.

He stated: "It wasn't a penalty for 3 causes.

"A, his arms are by his facet. B, it is too shut, and C, it hits him on the sleeve anyway.

"No penalty."

Gallagher additionally mentioned a contentious second between John Lundstram and Giorgos Giakoumakis the place the Rangers midfielder went in robust and earned a reserving.

It was one other choice Gallagher believes Collum received proper and he says the whistler managed the sport properly.

He went on: "It is shin-on-shin. He is gone in laborious nevertheless it's a derby deal with, in the event you like.

"He does catch him however there is not any studs concerned and he hasn't come a terrific distance. Yellow card.

"I'll say I believed the referee judged the tempo of the sport brilliantly."

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