Michael Stewart vehemently criticized the match officials following Rangers’ dramatic 3-3 draw against Celtic at Ibrox on Sunday, April 7th.

The passionate pundit decried the impact of the officials on the outcome of the crucial Scottish Premiership clash, particularly highlighting the disallowed goal by Cyriel Dessers.

Rabbi Matondo sealed a late equalizer in added time, setting the stage for Rangers to potentially claim the league’s top spot in their upcoming match against Dundee.

In a social media post, Stewart expressed his dismay, stating, “The officiating is tarnishing our sport. They’ve influenced the result in the most significant game of the season. It’s appalling.”

The match at Ibrox was a riveting spectacle, yet the focus shifted to the contentious decisions made by the officials, including those responsible for VAR implementation, underscoring Rangers’ missed opportunity to secure the full three points.

Stewart contended that the VAR system in Scotland was not intended for such controversial interventions, casting aspersions on its effectiveness week after week.

The pundit argued that Dessers’ disallowed goal was legitimate, while the supposed foul by Tom Lawrence appeared questionable at best, ultimately allowing Celtic to escape with a draw.

The lackluster first-half performance, particularly from Celtic, was a cause for Philippe Clement’s frustration, as the intensity failed to meet expectations throughout the game at Ibrox.

Despite the setbacks, Rangers still hold the key to the Scottish Premiership title, with the opportunity to grasp it firmly by winning their remaining fixtures.