A controversial VAR decision in a Scottish football match between Celtic and Motherwell sparks widespread criticism, highlighting the system's flaws and its detrimental impact on the fan experience, with calls for its removal.
Hearts can clinch the Scottish Premiership title with a win over Falkirk and a Celtic loss to Motherwell, marking a potential first title since 1960, despite Celtic's five-game winning streak under Martin O'Neill.
BBC Scotland chief sports writer Tom English sums up the chaos and cacophony of Hearts' win over Rangers at Tynecastle.
⚽ Updates from the 5.30pm BST kick-off at Tynecastle⚽ Live scores | Table | Read Football Daily | Mail John2 min: Paul Simpson gets in touch: “Back in 64-65 my old man tells me he was at the game against Kilmarnock with his dad and 50000 others (possibly exaggerated). Hearts lost 2-0 and Kilmarnock won the league on goal average, by about 0.04 of a goal. In 85-86 we lived in Australia and woke up to the crushing disappointment of a 2-0 loss to Dundee after an unheard of unbeaten run which allowed Celtic to pip them on goal difference, by three goals. In that season I did see a game against Rangers, an absolute pasting as my 14 year old self remembers, 3-0 to Hearts. I would happily take something similar today, although a lucky draw wouldn’t upset me too much. Come on you Jambos.”1 min: Hearts get a throw in the Rangers half. Kingsley launches, only to be cleared. And Rangers escape on the counter to great boos. Diomande gets it eventually but can’t do anything with it. Continue reading...
⚽ Updates from the 5.30pm BST kick-off at Tynecastle⚽ Live scores | Table | Read Football Daily | Mail JohnIt goes without saying that this is massive. Following last week’s dramatic Edinburgh derby, and Celtic beating Hibs on Sunday, it’s all back on Hearts. Just four matches left, and the Old Firm to face, with Celtic to play on final day. Rangers, four points behind, have an outside chance, of the title but might just Celtic the title by winning. That makes for a heady mix.Kick-off is at 5.30pm UK time. Join me. Continue reading...
Celtic visit Hibernian on Sunday while Hearts host Rangers on Monday in a remarkable Scottish Premiership scenario where bitter Edinburgh rivals may find themselves cheering for each other. Celtic, three points behind leaders Hearts, can go level with a win at Easter Road but remain behind on goal difference. Hibs need results to go their way for European qualification, while Rangers travel to Tynecastle third in the table.
