DERMOT GALLAGHER believes referee Don Robertson should have sent off Rangers defender James Sands against Ross County on Saturday.
The American was on a yellow card before hauling down Ross County striker Jordy Hiwula as he broke at pace.
Sands got away with the foul and Robertson waved play on, but Gallagher believes a free-kick should have been given.
He told Sky Sports News: “The referee didn’t think it was a foul but if he gives a foul it’s a straight red card.
"At worst it would be a second yellow but the referee plays on so he doesn’t think it’s a foul but I actually do - I think it’s a foul and a straight red card.”
Sands was subbed at half-time following the incident and Malky Mackay vented his frustrations after the match.
He said: “Sands pulls down Jordy with two hands around his waist. He’s already been booked but it’s inexplicable how it’s not a straight red, never mind a booking which would take him off as well.
“Rangers took him off at half-time which shows what they think. I can’t see how anyone who sees it on TV will think other than it’s a straight red. The dynamics of the game changes if he goes off.”
Comments & Moderation
Readers’ comments: You are personally liable for the content of any comments you upload to this website, so please act responsibly. We do not pre-moderate or monitor readers’ comments appearing on our websites, but we do post-moderate in response to complaints we receive or otherwise when a potential problem comes to our attention. You can make a complaint by using the ‘report this post’ link . We may then apply our discretion under the user terms to amend or delete comments.
Post moderation is undertaken full-time 9am-6pm on weekdays, and on a part-time basis outwith those hours.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel