‘I’m crying’ – Simon Donnelly stunned by penalty controversy in Rangers win over Motherwell

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Credit: Imago and Clyde 1 Superscoreboard Mon 29 December 2025 7:44, UK Simon Donnelly insists that Motherwell should have had a penalty in their 1-0 defeat to Rangers on the weekend.The Gers returned to winning ways on Saturday as Thelo Aasgaard scored the only goal of the game to ensure Danny Rohl’s side picked up three points.Truthfully, Rangers could have easily won by more despite Rohl’s controverisal lineup, with Motherwell keeper Calum Ward pulling off numerous stunning saves to keep the visitors in the game.Yet, it was the Steelmen who would come away feeling aggrieved that they didn’t at least get a point, with Motherwell having a penalty claim turned down when Emmanuel Fernandez looked to have tripped Lukas Fadinger.Simon Donnelly: I’d be crying for a penalty if I was MotherwellWhile Rangers have had many contentious decisions go against them this season, they were perhaps lucky on Saturday.In stoppage time, Fadinger looked to burst into the box, but was seemingly tripped by Fernandez, with the Motherwell star going to ground.Yet, referee David Dickinson remained unmoved, and VAR did not intervene to advise that this decision should be overturned. Fernandez puts his foot in there and runs the risk.“I’ve watched it time and time again, and I’m crying for a penalty if I’m Motherwell, and the manager was obviously doing the same.“People will argue does he initiate the contact with the legs, and I think it is a free-kick.”What was Danny Rohl’s reaction to the victory?After Hearts were defeated in the Edinburgh derby, Rangers have now gained ground on first place.While the Gers still remain nine points off the top, they do have a game in hand on the Jam Tarts, in what would be an insane comeback if they were to pip them to the title.However, Rohl has refused to get caught up in the victory, with the manager pleased that Rangers have quickly returned to winning ways.He told BBC Sport on 27 December: “I’m very happy for the group.

Except for the first 15 minutes we were good, especially at the end we had so many chances.“It’s about the next game and the next three points. It’s about the next challenge we have.“We are still in the race but a lot of games to go.

I think after the Hearts defeat the question was different, today we have this question. I understand but it’s about the next game and the next three points.”Now the Gers will be looking to continue their momentum into the match against St.