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Mark Pirie

Kris Commons in VAR reminder as Celtic hero savages referees but insists problems go beyond Scotland

Fuming Kris Commons insists VAR is not working either in the Scottish Premiership or English Premier League - putting the blame for incorrect decisions on "bad referees".

The use of video technology was at the centre of the debate in Scotland as the Scottish Cup took centre with St Mirren boss Stephen Robinson criticising ref Steven McLean for using VAR to punish Richard Taylor for stopping a Liel Abada shot with his arm on the goal-line which led to Celtic being awarded a penalty. 24 hours later at Ibrox, Partick Thistle took the lead through Kevin Holt's spot kick when Rangers star Antonio Colak was punished for a handball after whistler David Munro was sent to the monitor.

South of the border, ref Lee Mason faces criticism for his actions in the VAR room during Arsenal's clash with Brentford. As the Ivan Toney equalised against the Premier League leaders, Mason failed to sport Christian Norgaard was in an offside position when he headed the ball back across for the box for the goal after the correct lines were not drawn during the check.

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