Celtic fans are again asking questions about the state of refereeing in Scotland after watching Andrew Dallas in action this weekend.
The official took charge of the match between Rangers and St Mirren on Saturday and unbelievably gave Steven Gerrard’s side FOUR penalties.
It helped the Gers beat the Buddies 4-0 and pick up all three points in the Scottish Premiership clash.
While one of the calls appears to have been refereed correctly, three of the penalty decisions looked dubious at best, sparking debate about whether Dallas is capable of refereeing at top-flight level.
He has made a number of howlers this season and is becoming something of a pantomime figure due to his erratic decisions.
The big beneficiary this weekend was Rangers and that’s left Celtic supporters questioning whether he is quite as impartial as he is supposed to be.
Has the referee been promoted too quickly to take charge of big matches?
These fans took to Twitter this weekend to share their thoughts…
The main thing about Andrew Dallas's 4 penalties awards yesterday is, that they are no longer subtle anymore in their decisions. They are also pushing the boundaries as to what they can get away with. If they can get away with given 4 penalties, they will certainly give one.
— Danny (@Damian0706) February 3, 2019
The day after Andrew Dallas' performance at Ibrox yesterday, having watched the penalties a few times, got to wonder whether he has competence to officiate in the top league again this season. Put paranoia aside, the guy's not up to it.
— CC (@Errol_Flynn_) February 3, 2019
Once Andrew Dallas retires from refereeing he will spend the rest of his professional life as an after dinner speaker around the lodges and rangers supporters clubs. He will dine out on yesterday’s game for the rest of his life.
Like many of the Lanarkshire Refs do.
— Andy M (@andymuirhd) February 3, 2019
https://twitter.com/oisin71/status/1091792961988448257
Andrew Dallas is either cheat or he's lost the plot never 4 Penaltys in one game this game should be looked at as there's some sort or cheating going on
— Peter Kane (@PeterKa27830637) February 2, 2019
Andrew Dallas ….how is this tadger officiating at this level. Incompetent useless clown.
— GaryMac (@GaryMac67) February 2, 2019
https://twitter.com/J_oh_n/status/1092130735404781574