The new SFA head of refereeing had promised change going into the season opener
It was a new dawn for refereeing in Scottish football as Hearts faced Rangers to kick off the new Scottish Premiership campaign.
James Tavernier 'red card' check Kenneth Vargas was attempting to break through on goal as Hearts burst through on the counter attack. The Chilean looked to be going through on goal as he looked to reach the long ball - when he was involved in a clash with James Tavernier. Whistler Walsh waved the claim away before quickly being back up by the VAR team.
The Rangers midfielder said he was confident a spot kick would’t wouldn’t be awarded against him when Yan Dhanda's cross struck him on the arm and Hearts boss Steven Naismith didn’t think it was a penalty for his team either in the 0-0 draw at Tynecastle.
Scottish Football Association Hearts FC Willie Collum Philippe Clement Scottish Premiership Steven Naismith Connor Barron James Tavernier Mohamed Diomande
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