It was a forgettable day for Todd Cantwell and his Rangers companions as they suffered a defeat to Celtic in the Scottish Cup final.

The drama escalated for the playmaker at the national stadium just before Adam Idah’s winning goal for Celtic when he was substituted by Philippe Clement. Cantwell got into a heated exchange with Celtic defender Greg Taylor, resulting in Taylor receiving a yellow card for shoving Cantwell in the second half.

Clearly frustrated, Cantwell appeared to confront Taylor as he left the pitch after being substituted, leading to both players receiving bookings. Some keen observers suggested things could have been worse for Cantwell, as linesman David Roome seemed to reach for a red card after the incident. After the final whistle, Cantwell had words with assistant Roome before being pulled away by coach Clement.

Following the match, some fans empathized with Cantwell’s emotions, with one mentioning the confusion surrounding the red card incident. Others clarified that Roome was actually pulling out his notebook, not a red card, possibly to note the substitutions made by Rangers.

Several social media users pointed out that linesmen often record key details in their notebooks, such as substitutions. Dismissing claims that assistants carry red cards, one user debunked the idea, stating that it’s unlikely for them to have any type of cards in their possession.