Neil McCann has strongly criticized the officiating following a controversial match involving Celtic FC, claiming the referee’s decisions had a decisive impact on the result.
Speaking after the game, McCann did not hold back in his assessment. “The referee invited Celtic to come and win,” he said, arguing that several key calls shifted the momentum early in the match. According to McCann, the problems began from the very first major incident, which he believes should have been handled differently.
He went further, questioning the judgment behind some of the calls. “We start since the very action of the game. Zero conscience from him,” McCann stated, clearly frustrated with what he viewed as a lack of control and consistency. He added that the overall standard of officiating fell far below what is expected at the professional level.
“This is so bad, the refereeing is so bad here,” he concluded, emphasizing his belief that poor decisions can damage the integrity of the competition and unfairly influence outcomes.
The comments have sparked debate among fans and analysts, with some agreeing that the officiating was questionable, while others argue that referees inevitably face intense scrutiny in high-pressure matches.
