Former Celtic star turned Ayr United manager, Scott Brown, was left fuming when a dangerous two-footed tackle on his player went unpunished during their recent clash against Airdrieonians. Despite guiding his team to a crucial 2-1 victory, Brown couldn’t shake off his frustration over the incident.

Managing Ayr United in their pursuit of promotion in the Scottish Championship, Brown witnessed his side secure a hard-fought win to climb to sixth place in the league standings. However, the joy of victory was overshadowed by the controversial challenge by Dean McMaster on Harry McHugh.

During a heated moment in the match, McMaster’s reckless play infuriated Brown and his players. Despite the referee’s close proximity to the incident, the Airdrieonians midfielder escaped with just a yellow card, much to the disbelief and anger of the Ayr camp.

Fans also expressed their outrage at the decision, criticizing the referee’s leniency and calling for stricter action. The dangerous nature of the tackle did not go unnoticed, with onlookers highlighting the potential severity of the consequences.

While Brown’s team showed resilience to clinch the win with second-half goals, the focus remained on the controversial tackle that marred the game. Addressing the media post-match, Brown condemned the challenge, emphasizing the referee’s failure to act decisively.

Looking ahead, Brown hoped for a fairer officiating standard and stressed the importance of player safety on the pitch. As for Airdrieonians’ player manager, Rhys McCabe promised to address the issue internally if the tackle was indeed as dangerous as it seemed.

Despite the victory, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges and controversies that persist in the world of football, leaving both teams to reflect on the need for fair play and player welfare above all else.