SFA panel rules Celtic penalty wrong, Yang signs long-term deal

Penalty controversy at Motherwell

The SFA's Key Match Incident panel has ruled that referee Don Robertson was wrong to award Celtic the match-winning penalty against Motherwell. The spot kick decided the game and kept your title push on track. The panel, made up of former players and coaches, reviewed the incident and concluded it should not have been a penalty. Three points were gained from a call that has now been officially questioned. (1)

Yang signs until 2030

Yang Hyun-jun has committed his future to Celtic, signing a new deal that runs until 2030. The South Korean winger has grown into a regular contributor since arriving and the club have moved to lock him down long term. A clear signal that Rodgers sees him as part of the core going forward. (2)

Scottish Cup final: what you need to know

Celtic face Dunfermline Athletic in the Scottish Cup final. Martin O'Neill and Neil Lennon both feature in the buildup, with the two former managers sharing their thoughts ahead of the Hampden showpiece. A chance to cap the season with silverware. (3)

SPFL opens pitch invasion case

The SPFL has launched disciplinary proceedings against Celtic over recent pitch invasions. No details yet on what sanctions could follow, but the governing body is treating it seriously. (4)

Fan reactions

The penalty ruling has split opinion online. Plenty of rival fans are fuming that the decision was brushed off after the fact, pointing out it directly decided a tight league match. Some Celtic supporters are shrugging it off as sour grapes, while a few admit it was soft. Join the discussion

Sources

  • 1. news.sky.com — Wrong to award Celtic match-winning penalty at Motherwell, rule SFA panel
  • 2. bbc.com — Winger Yang signs new Celtic deal until 2030
  • 3. bbc.com — Celtic v Dunfermline: All you need to know about Scottish Cup final
  • 4. 101greatgoals.com — SPFL opens disciplinary proceedings into Celtic pitch invasions
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