Former Celtic star and current Sky Sports pundit Chris Sutton has weighed in on the ongoing saga of Rangers contacting the SFA over the disallowed goal.
Sutton, known for his no-nonsense approach and sharp wit, summed up his thoughts in a two-word tweet: “Surprise, surprise.” The sarcasm was palpable, clearly indicating that Sutton is far from shocked that the Ibrox club have chosen to go down what many see as a petty route.
The Englishman’s tweet encapsulates the sentiment of many who have been following this post-Derby sideshow. After a ‘clear and obvious’ error was corrected by VAR, leading to the disallowing of Rangers’ goal against Celtic, the Ibrox club announced plans to write to the SFA’s referees’ chief, Crawford Allan, for an explanation.
This move has been met with a mixture of disbelief and amusement, especially given the clear and detailed explanation provided by former referee Bobby Madden. Read more here.
Sutton’s ‘surprise, surprise’ comment serves as a cheeky reminder that this isn’t the first time Rangers have sought external explanations for their on-pitch shortcomings.
Instead of focusing on the football and acknowledging the quality of the opposition, the club seems more intent on embroiling itself in off-pitch controversies.
The Ibrox club’s decision to contact the SFA, and the subsequent sarcastic commentary from figures like Sutton, only serves to underline the sense that Celtic are not just leading in points but also in poise and focus.
