New footage recently surfaced online depicting a heated exchange between Philippe Clement and fourth official Steven McLean during the Scottish Cup final. In a snippet featured in Celtic’s ‘Unique Angle’ video, viewers witnessed a tense handshake between the Rangers manager and the Scottish FA official at Hampden Park.

McLean was responsible for managing both Clement and Brendan Rodgers during the high-stakes final as the fourth official. Following the conclusion of the match, tensions rose, and the Ibrox manager expressed his discontent to McLean, clearly dissatisfied with the officiating.

In the brief clip, Clement can be seen shaking hands with McLean, who appears distant, as he conveys his feelings in a tense confrontation. McLean remains silent as Clement voices his concerns during the handshake before responding to the Ibrox boss as they part ways.

As Celtic’s celebrations unfolded at Hampden Park, McLean proceeded to interact with players and coaches. Clement openly shared his frustration regarding the decision to disallow Abdallah Sima’s goal in the final due to a push on Joe Hart, which was detected by VAR official John Beaton.

Acknowledging the complexities of the situation, Clement described the matter as a “grey area,” referencing Nick Walsh’s pivotal decision in the final. He highlighted discrepancies in refereeing calls, emphasizing the push on Dujon Sterling in comparison to the disallowed goal by Sima.

Reflecting on the post-match discussions, the Ibrox manager stated that while disappointed, he respected the officials’ judgments in navigating the nuanced circumstances of the game, admitting his disappointment as a manager regarding the outcome.

Furthermore, Clement’s frustration extended as he intervened to prevent Todd Cantwell from approaching referee Walsh at full-time, demonstrating the intensity and emotions during the match’s aftermath.