Referee Steven McLean called Rangers manager Steven Gerrard to apologise after his blunder cost the Light Blues three points in Friday night’s 1-1 draw with Hibs – according to a report.
The Scottish Sun claims that after the full-time whistle, Gerrard approached the referee for an explanation of his decision to allow play to continue despite Stephane Omeonga tripping James Tavernier before Flo Kamberi grabbed an equaliser.
The ref vowed to view footage of the incident and the reportedly phoned the Ibrox boss to apologise for getting it so badly wrong.
Refs’ chief John Fleming is also claimed to have been less than impressed with the performace of McLean and assistants, Graham Chambers and Stuart Stevenson.
Daniel Candeias’ goal had put the Light Blues ahead and the Gers manager insisted after the match that without McLean’s blunder his side would have picked up the three points.
“Without that decision, we win the game 1-0 and you are talking about another tough win away from home,”
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The draw with Paul Heckingbottom’s side looks as though it was the final nail in the Gers’ title hopes – despite Celtic also slipping up the following day.
McLean’s blunder is just the latest in a string of high-profile howlers from officials.
While McLean may have called to apologise, the frequency that officials are getting it wrong is beyond a joke.
