Hibernian vs Celtic ref watch: Three big errors from David Dickinson including red card decision
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Joe Newell stepped up to equalise for the hosts in first-half stoppage time, as the goal was awarded following a prolonged VAR review, despite replays seemingly showing that he inadvertently controlled the ball with his arm.Kelechi Iheanacho was then on hand to come from the bench and net the winner in calm fashion, as he controlled the ball on his chest before firing in from close range in the 71st minute. VISIT THE CELTIC MATCH HUBDavid Dickinson’s view of Jamie McGrath red card bafflingMcGrath’s red card was the first major decision of the game, as he left the referee with a big call to make after he lunged in on Johnston.
He had a perfect view of the incident, and it was certainly a mistake from the man in the middle at first.Celtic hugely unfortunate with Joe Newell goalNewell’s goal gave Hibs a lifeline on the stroke of half-time, but he appeared to control the ball with his arm after Celtic goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo had knocked it forward in the box. Dickinson awarded the goal in real time, before a lengthy VAR view appeared to cast doubt on whether he made the correct decision.
However, goals should not be allowed to stand if the ball makes contact with an attacker’s arm at any stage of the immediate build-up, making it hard to argue that Hibs’ should have counted in this instance. 😯 "An EXTRAORDINARY end to the half!"Joe Newell's equaliser for 10-man Hibs against Celtic stands after a VAR check for handball 🖥️ pic.twitter.com/AZjSm0D6Jk— Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) May 3, 2026 View Tweet The ball appeared to come off a combination of Newell’s midriff and his right arm before he turned it home, but that should still have been enough for the goal to be ruled out. Jordan Obita yellow card extremely harshJordan Obita was introduced by Hibs boss David Gray at half-time, as he tried to disrupt Celtic by getting a little more physical presence on the pitch.The left-back tried to put himself about from the very beginning of his 45-minute cameo, and that saw him in hot water with the referee just three minutes after entering the fray.