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Lindsay Herron

Michael Beale backs Willie Collum Rangers calls as he insists referee was following the rules in St Johnstone win

Michael Beale insists Willie Collum got all three big Ibrox calls right in the 2-0 win over St Johnstone - by the letter of the law.

The Light Blues were awarded an early penalty - converted by James Tavernier - when the ball hit James Brown's arm after it had bounced off Connor Goldson while Nicky Clark was sent off for a high challenge on Ryan Jack who subsequently only landed a yellow card for a sliding challenge on Adam Montgomery.

Beale said: “The penalty was harsh. Their player was close to Connor Goldson when the ball hits his arm. His arm was out, and it’s the rule but it’s harsh. The officials are only applying the rule and I think it’s something we should look at – everyone in football is in agreement with that. That’s what they seem to be giving them for these days.

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