Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

The Latest Breaking News from Des Roache

Ex-referees slam damning Celtic VAR audio release

The Scottish FA have been criticised for their handling of a VAR decision involving Celtic.

The National (Scotland)

Referees label Johnston a ‘lucky boy’ as Celtic star escapes penalty in St Mirren win

Referees label Alistair Johnston a ‘lucky boy’ as Celtic star escapes penalty in St Mirren win.

The National (Scotland)

Rangers vs Dundee VAR incidents analysed as former ref Des Roache gives verdict

Former referee Des Roache has given his verdict on the VAR incidents during Rangers' victory over Dundee at the weekend.

The National (Scotland)

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Could VAR confusion be ended by copying the NFL and giving referees microphones?

FOOTBALL’S under-fire governing bodies have been told they can end growing anger and confusion over the use of VAR – by following the lead of…

The National (Scotland)

Former ref in frank Steven McLean claim as Rangers vs Celtic whistler 'treated badly' by SFA over booking record

The whistler only issued two bookings in the Ibrox cauldron as the home side ran out 3-0 winners.

Daily Record

Rangers will create 'explosive' Celtic showdown for Steven McLean as ex SFA refs issue Beale factor warning

McLean will be the man in the middle for the final clash between the Glasgow heavyweights this season.

Daily Record

Alfredo Morelos Celtic goal SHOULD have stood says former ref but Rangers hero Ally McCoist hit with VAR reality check

The video assistance is under the microscope yet again after another game with a controversial talking point.

Daily Record

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Andy Walker’s 'frightening' VAR claim earns furious former SFA ref verdict as 3 errors pinpointed over revelation

Des Roache didn't hold back on the claims made by the former Celtic striker and believes unnamed VAR man got it badly wrong.

Daily Record

Alex Iacovitti Celtic handball shows VAR is 'killing our game' declares former ref in Goldson and Considine contrast

Des Roache insists the lack of consistency is causing major problems in the Scottish Premiership.

Daily Record

Liel Abada Celtic dive sets former SFA ref off as he demands RED CARD for blatant cheating

The forward was booked by Nick Walsh after taking a tumble in this box during the Viaplay Cup final.

Daily Record

Nick Walsh Rangers vs Celtic display cemented status as Scotland's 'best referee' say ex-officials

Des Roache and Steve Conroy reckons he showed he's 'head and shoulders' above the other officials in our game. He cut a calm and composed figure during the blockbuster Old Firm showdown at the National Stadium

Glasgow Live

Nick Walsh League Cup final performance billed 'Champions League standard' as ex refs go weak at the knees

Nick Walsh has been called the 'No. 1 referee in Scotland' after his performance at Hampden Park on Sunday afternoon.

Daily Record

Celtic fans branded 'unacceptable' for 'Douglas Ross is a c***' banner by ex-referee

Former referee Des Roache has branded a banner aimed at Douglas Ross as “unacceptable”.

The National (Scotland)

Antonio Colak's Rangers handball 'never a penalty' as 'ideal situation' to overturn VAR highlighted

It was a game that had it all at Ibrox with drama happening throughout the 90 minutes as Rangers came out on top in a five-goal thriller to reach the Scottish Cup last eight.

Glasgow Live

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Daily Record

Connor Goldson is Rangers best keeper as former refs claim he should have had THREE penalties given against him

Goldson has escaped punishment after several claims this season and has been credited with a 'better save ratio' than Allan McGregor.

Daily Record

Rangers have pulled off transfer of the century but their fans’ VAR and Willie Collum takes are comedy gold – Hotline

The VAR debate is rumbling on amidst the fallout from the dramatic end of the January window.

Glasgow Live

Willie Collum Rangers display savaged as he's told 'best days are behind him' by former referee

The experienced referee was in charge of Rangers 2-0 win over St Johnstone with Nick Walsh as the VAR official

Daily Record

Willie Collum told Rangers display should be the END for him as ex referee says 'his best days are behind him'

Former whistler Des Roache insists the time has come for the 44-year-old to step down after another weekend controversy.

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Daily Mirror

Micah Richards hits out at "shocking decision" in Manchester derby after ex-referee claim

Bruno Fernandes' equaliser for Manchester United against Manchester City was shrouded in controversy, with Pep Guardiola's team seeing calls for an offside flag ignored

The National (Scotland)

John Beaton and Willie Collum hailed for 'good team work' after Ibrox penalty call

The game has been overshadowed by a controversial second-half incident involving a Connor Goldson handball.

Daily Record

SFA rinsed over 'unfair' Celtic, Rangers and Premiership clubs VAR plan during the Scottish Cup by former refs

A report suggests that only fixtures picked up by broadcasters will be using the video assistant technology without additional costs.

Daily Record

VAR Scottish Premiership introduction 'imminent' as two former refs reveal it's good to go BEFORE World Cup

Head of referees Crawford Allan revealed back in the summer that they were looking to fast-track the technology and two ex-whistlers say it could be here within weeks.

The National (Scotland)

Ryan Porteous cheated against Aberdeen and Lee Johnson was worse, say former referees

HIBS boss Lee Johnson has been criticsed by two former referees for his part in Ryan Porteous' conduct in winning a penalty against Aberdeen on…

Daily Record

Lee Johnson branded a cheat by former refs for encouraging Hibs star Ryan Porteous to win penalty in Aberdeen clash

Former officials Des Roache and Steve Conroy say Lee Johnson should be punished by the SFA.

Daily Record

Referee for Celtic vs Real Madrid needs to be strong as ex-officials call for common sense

Sandro Scharer is the man in the middle this evening and former refs are looking for conviction from the Swiss.

1 2

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

UEFA Champions League

Europa Conference League

1,341 stories

VAR

1,263 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.