Dermot Gallagher reckons Fashion Sakala was ONSIDE in the build up to Rangers’ third goal against Motherwell.
Michael Beale extended his unbeaten league run as Ibrox boss as his team came from behind to run out 4-2 winners in Lanarkshire. But the Steelmen were unhappy that Todd Cantwell’s first goal for the club to make it 3-2 was allowed to stand. Stuart Kettlewell said afterwards that replays showed Sakala was offside in the build up and that they would be seeking ‘clarification’ on the VAR offside process.
However, Gallagher has backed the officials, claiming they were right to let the goal stand, saying that Callum Butcher was playing the Zambian on, but the ‘optical illusion’ of the replay made him look off. He said on Sky Sports' ref watch: “The optical illusion comes on this one. People look at the body shape but when you look, it’s the furthest point forward he can score with. And the defender running back just plays him onside. You can see him at the bottom of the screen."
