Sky Sports’ Ref Watch panel collectively concluded that Bojan Miovski should not have been awarded a penalty against Celtic on Sunday.
The Rangers forward went down in the penalty area early in the goalless draw. Although the incident was briefly reviewed, no spot-kick was granted.
Former English Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher supported the ruling by referee Don Robertson and VAR official Andrew Dallas to deny a penalty.
Speaking on Sky Sports News’ Ref Watch segment, Gallagher said: “I didn’t think it was a penalty.
“Scales was just too strong for him. He almost bounces off Scales, rather than the other way around.”
Former Cardiff City striker Jay Bothroyd concurred: “He does [get in front of Scales], but he’s looking for that,” he said. “You can see he’s clearly looking for that.
“That was a poor decision from him because if he takes a touch inside, he’s got a chance to score a goal.
“He’s trying to win a penalty, he’s looking for it, and I don’t think that one is a penalty.”
Speaking right after the match, Scales himself provided his take on the incident.
The Celtic defender said [Sky Sports]: “I think VAR and everything, I don’t think it could’ve been [a penalty].”
“Even if the ref gave it, I think it would’ve been overturned.
“You could say it’s diving. He initiates contact, so he just has to be careful with that.”