Ref Watch: Celtic penalty at Kilmarnock after Lewis Mayo handball was 'a poor, poor decision'

Monday 15 September 2025 10:32, UK

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Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher says the penalty given against Kilmarnock after a VAR check was ‘so harsh’, with Celtic going on to win the game from the resulting spot-kick.

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