Steve Conroy

Motherwell's Sam Nicholson is penalised for handball after a VAR check resulting in a penalty being awarded to Celtic during the William Hill Premiership match at Fir Park.

'Something rotten' - former SFA referee weighs in on Celtic penalty

Hearts' Kenneth Vargas goes down in the box during the match against St Johnstone.

Former referee takes aim at duo - 'they should be ashamed of themselves'

Aberdeen's Richard Jensen tackles Rangers' Todd Cantwell during the 1-1 draw at Pittodrie. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Rangers' Cantwell branded ‘a cheat' as ex-referees demand retrospective action

St Mirren defeated Dundee 2-1 at the weekend - but the game did not pass without controversy.

'Imagine if that happened in Celtic v Rangers': Former referee hits out at tech

John Lundstram put in a hefty challenge on Kyogo Furuhashi early on in the Scottish Cup semi-final between Rangers and Celtic. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Rangers tackle 'might've been red' v Celtic - ex-ref in 'another referee' claim

Rangers Women assistant coach Craig McPherson (left) with manager Malky Thomson. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Rangers and SFA slammed over response to Craig McPherson Celtic headbutt

Police have opened an investigation into the alleged threatening communications received by referee Kevin Clancy following Saturday's cinch Premiership clash between Celtic and Rangers.

Kevin Clancy threats prompt referee strike warning amid Old Firm fall-out

VAR was involved in a number of controversial decisions in the Scottish Premiership last weekend. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

SFA accused of treating fans with contempt as former referee blasts VAR errors

Rangers midfielder Todd Cantwell has been accused of conning the referee during Saturday's 4-2 win at Motherwell. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Rangers star should be banned for Celtic Park clash after 'disgusting' act

Todd Cantwell celebrates with Fashion Sakala after putting Rangers 3-2 ahead at Motherwell. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

'Mythical situation' - why VAR was wrong to award crucial Rangers goal

Celtic's Reo Hatate is tackled by Hearts' Michael Smith during Saturday's Scottish Cup quarter-final at Tynecastle. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Hatate should be banned from Rangers semi after 'blatant cheating', says ex-ref

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson is preparing his team to play Celtic once again.

Hearts boss Neilson responds to Conroy Celtic incident criticism

Robbie Neilson was unhappy with a key refereeing decision by Alan Muir. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Ex-ref fires back at Robbie Neilson over Hearts boss' Celtic comments

Greg Taylor was penalised for a handball in Celtic's win over St Mirren. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Referee incensed at penalties involving Celtic & Rangers and offers solution

Nick Walsh has been hailed as the "best referee in the country". (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Ex-Scottish ref hails appointment of Rangers v Celtic cup final official

Rangers' Connor Goldson was subject to a VAR check for this handball against Celtic - but no penalty was awarded. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Goldson branded 'Teflon-coated' as handball escapes leave former refs stunned

Hibs manager Lee Johnson applauds the home fans after the 3-1 win over Aberdeen. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Johnson 'encourages Hibs to cheat' claim ex-refs

Hibs defender Ryan Porteous was sent off for a tackle on Ross McCrorie in the box.

Porteous does Hibs and himself no favours as Dons keep hopes alive

Aberdeen's Scott Brown complains to referee John Beaton during the 2-2 draw with Rangers at Ibrox. Picture: SNS

Former colleague details why John Beaton was 'wrong'

Referee Steve Conroy hitout at the SFA and Andrew Dallas. Picture: SNS/Craig Williamson

Ex-ref Steve Conroy slams Andrew Dallas, SFA and says there are more Rangers-sup...

Hearts manager Craig Levein addresses the media. Pic: SNS

Hearts' Craig Levein: I'm right to question referees '“ but it's nothing persona...

Alfredo Morelos goes down under the attentions of Jozo Simunovic. Picture: SNS

Why the referee didn't award Rangers a penalty against Celtic

Celtic's Leigh Griffiths (right) heads the ball which is deflected of Caley Thistle's Josh Meekings. Picture: PA

Josh Meekings cup final ban wrong, says Fifa chief

SFA hit back at Charlie Richmond’s claims of favouritism

Hibs boss fears Garry O’Connor is marked man

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Jennings ban upheld but Pawlett red card rescinded

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Aluko penalty call would have sent Pascali ‘a little bit crazy’

Aluko finds an unlikely supporter in Pars chief Yorkston

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Aluko proves he can handle Ibrox pressure

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Sproule backs Garry over diving claims

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Danny Galbraith signs new Hibs deal, while Francis Dickoh is cleared

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Calderwood claims Hibs have cover for suspended Dickoh

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St Mirren 0-1 Hibs: Style sacrificed for vital points

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Hibs 2-1 Kilmarnock: Green shoots of receovery grow

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Paul Hanlon warms to Hibs' task

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Ex-Hearts boss sure of fireworks in Aberdeen clash

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Hugh Dallas shrugs off criticism as new rules give power to fourth official

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Lennon will encourage his players to challenge officials

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Methadone eye scare risks lives

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Drug treatments

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Jonsson ruled out of trip to Tannadice for Hearts

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Patience game pays as Thicot finally sees action at Hibs under Yogi
STEVEN THICOT could hardly believe his ears as he heard his name being called, an urgent summons to report to the away dressing-room at Tannadice.

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Dundee United 1-0 Hibs: Lacklustre Hibs let United play leapfrog

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We'll control Caldwell's future, says Celtic boss

Hearts 0 - 0 Hibernian: Huff and puff comes to nothing

Hearts 3 Inverness CT 2: Inverness lose the plot and the points

Motherwell 0 - 1 Aberdeen: Hot-headed Wright gives Aberdeen new impetus

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