Celtic fans have witnessed a tumultuous season filled with VAR interruptions and contentious decisions, but the latest data from the SFA reveals a significant decrease in wrong calls against the Hoops following the mid-season review in February.

One infamous incident that sparked outrage among fans was the match against Hearts, where Brendan Rodgers openly criticized VAR official John Beaton, labeling him as incompetent. The pivotal moment in the game revolved around Celtic player Yang Hyun-jun, who received a red card after a VAR intervention prompted by Beaton. While the red card decision was deemed correct, an independent review later flagged an error in the handball call against Hearts, indicating a missed penalty opportunity for Celtic.

Despite these revelations, there remain unanswered questions and unaddressed concerns surrounding VAR’s influence on crucial match outcomes. For instance, the panel’s report did not delve into instances like Fabio Silva’s controversial dive that impacted a VAR decision in the previous Glasgow Derby, nor did it acknowledge Celtic striker Kyogo’s unacknowledged penalty claim against Livingston.

While official findings may attempt to downplay the extent of errors against Celtic, the sentiments echoing from fans and pundits suggest a broader pattern of missteps that have affected the team over the course of the season.