SCOTTISH FA TAKES ACTIONS AGAINST RANGERS AS NICK WALSH FACES TERRIFYING SITUATION AFTER THE DERBY CLASH, FULL DETAILS HAS EMERGE

Controversy reigns supreme in the aftermath of the Premier Sports Cup semi-final, with the Scottish FA now facing demands for clarification and Rangers referee Nick Walsh at the center of a tense situation. Following Celtic’s extra-time victory, the focus quickly shifted from the pitch to the officiating decisions made by Walsh and the VAR team, leading to what many have described as a “terrifying” environment of scrutiny for the officials.



​The full details emerging show that Rangers are officially seeking answers from the Scottish FA over at least two major flashpoints. The first was the straight red card shown to Rangers midfielder Thelo Aasgaard for a challenge in the first half—a decision which was upheld after a VAR review and left the Ibrox side to play the majority of the match with ten men.



​The second, and perhaps most contentious incident prompting formal action, involved Celtic defender Auston Trusty’s high boot challenge on Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland. Trusty was only shown a yellow card, a decision that Rangers officials believe should have been a straight red for endangering the safety of an opponent. Speaking after the game, Rangers captain James Tavernier revealed that Walsh explained the decision was based on a lack of “excessive force,” a justification which has been met with widespread disbelief among the Rangers camp.



​In response to the mounting pressure and public outcry, the Scottish FA is now under immense pressure to provide transparency, particularly concerning the VAR audio and rationale behind the Trusty decision. The intensity of the fan reaction directed at referee Walsh and the decision-making process highlights the toxic environment surrounding Old Firm officiating, forcing the governing body to address serious concerns about consistency and clarity in the application of the laws of the game. This official approach by Rangers to seek clarification underscores the club’s deep dissatisfaction and is set to spark further debate within Scottish football circles.