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Ben Banks

Connor Goldson 'handball' Celtic no call explained as Bobby Madden reveals why Rangers star not penalised

Bobby Madden has jumped to the defence of Connor Goldson and referee Steven McLean after a handball claim in the first half of Rangers and Celtic.

The experienced referee was reviewing the first half at Ibrox that had Todd Cantwell and John Souttar goals putting the hosts into a healthy half-time lead. A flashpoint emerged at the end of the half though as the Celtic camp shouted for a penalty when the ball appeared to flick off Rangers defender Goldson's hand as the first 45 came to its conclusion.

Whistler McLean didn't call for a spot-kick and VAR backed him up, with former official Madden telling Sportsound why that decision was made. He explained: "I think from a refereeing perspective he will be very happy. I think everyone predicted this could be played like a friendly and I think when you see in the first half of an Old Firm there is only nine fouls, that tells its own story.

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