Giovanni van Bronckhorst believes John Lundstram’s red card was “harsh” after Willie Collum sent the midfielder off for a foul on Martin Boyle that proved a huge moment in an incident-packed game as nine-man Rangers spilled two points against Hibs at Easter Road.
Lundstram was given his marching orders with a straight red for a foul on Martin Boyle before substitute Alfredo Morelos followed him for appearing to lash out at Marijan Cabraja. James Tavernier scored the opener late in the first half from a penalty that Hibs boss Lee Johnson reckons should never have been awarded, while the home side had a spot kick appeal turned down.
Boyle levelled early in the second half before Tom Lawrence - a doubt for the Champions League playoff return against PSV Eindhoven after hobbling off - restored Gers lead but Josh Campbell grabbed an injury time equaliser on a dramatic afternoon in Leith. Van Bronckhorst believes Lundstram’s dismissal was unfair but is undecided on the Morelos sending off. He told Sky Sports: “It was a physical game and in the first half I saw some tackles with a lot of passion. The ref decides if it’s a red card or yellow. I think John was harsh to get a red card. It was a foul but he didn’t have any intention to hit him really hard so I was surprised he gave him a red card.
