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Kris Doolan applauds the Partick Thistle support after they lost the Premiership play-off on penalties. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

What Kris Doolan had to say after Partick Thistle's play-off loss to Ross County

Ross County celebrate after winning the Premiership play-off final on penalties. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

How Ross County's stunning play-off win unfolded, Partick Thistle agony

Rangers Women's manager Malky Thomson is hoping to land the Scottish Cup.

Rangers boss Thomson reveals heartbreaking reason for getting into women's game

Hibs and Celtic meet at Easter Road on Wednesday night.

How to watch Hibs v Celtic following TV snub

Hearts' Peter Haring awaits the result of his red card which has now been rescinded after a tackle on St Mirren's Mark O'Hara.

'I don’t care if it’s undermining them': Hearts boss hits out after latest VAR

Anti-nuclear campaigners at Faslane on the Clyde in 2020 (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: UK support of Ukraine could bring nuclear nightmare

Hearts' Lawrence Shankland looks dejected after Celtic make it 2-0 at Tynecastle.

Lack of clarity and hiccups: Hearts' Shankland mulls over VAR interventions

Hearts had Alex Cochrane sent off after a VAR check.  (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Hearts v Celtic decision backed by referee duo who claim VAR was correct

Kyogo Furuhashi takes the acclaim of the Celtic support after scoring against Hearts at Tynecastle.

Celtic's coronation: Graft not craft as King Kyogo strikes - but so does VAR

Hearts manager Steven Naismith did not agree with Alex Cochrane's sending off.

Hearts 'take loads of positives' but big Celtic incident leaves Naismith upset

Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos shakes hands with manager Michael Beale after the win over Aberdeen.

Rangers barb fired at departing Morelos as Aberdeen ask: 'Where was VAR'

Jeff Stelling leaving Sky Sports: Soccer Saturday presenter confirms departure after 30 years

Jeff Stelling leaving Sky Sports after 30 years with Soccer Saturday

Willie Collum is the man in the middle for Sunday's Scottish Cup semi-final between Rangers and Celtic.  (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Rangers v Celtic referee and VAR confirmed as SFA reveal semi-final officials

Hearts' Lawrence Shankland with the match ball after scoring a hat-trick against Ross County.

Shankland on finding room for hat-trick balls and why he was laughing with ref

Hibs manager Lee Johnson questions referee Craig Napier at full time following the 1-1 draw with St Johnstone.

Shocked Johnson lambasts Hibs red card call and says system is broken

Aberdeen's Graeme Shinnie is shown a red card for his challenge on Ross County's Jack Baldwin following a VAR check. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Aberdeen concede defeat in Graeme Shinnie case as SFA shut door on rehearing bid

Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell was left perplexed by some decisions during last weekend's defeat by Dundee United.

Scotland's refs told to be more consistent amid calls for increased 'humility'

Graeme Shnnie was sent off after VAR intervention.  (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Premiership red card tally already higher than past 7 seasons

Aberdeen captain Graeme Shinnie is shown a red card for his challenge on Ross County's Jack Baldwin following a VAR check.  (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

PFA Scotland questions SFA appeal process after Graeme Shinnie has ban increased

Aberdeen captain Graeme Shinnie received a red card for this late challenge on Jack Baldwin following a VAR check in the 1-0 win over Ross County.  (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Aberdeen 'insulted' by Shinnie ban increase as furious club demand new hearing

Aberdeen's Graeme Shinnie sees red for a late challenge on Jack Baldwin following a VAR check in the 1-0 win at Ross County.  (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Why Graeme Shinnie ban was increased as Aberdeen fail in red card appeal

Aberdeen captain Graeme Shinnie was sent off against Ross County on Friday.

Aberdeen appeal Shinnie ban but told 'they'll lose deposit'

John Beaton will take charge of the Edinburgh derby between Hibs and Hearts at Easter Road on Saturday.  (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Hibs v Hearts referee and VAR appointed as veteran duo land key derby roles

Celtic fans display a banner before kick-off. Fan safety and security issues led to the decision by Celtic and Rangers to have home supporters only for the cinch Premiership match at Parkhead and the post-split game at Ibrox at a date yet to be determined.

How Celtic fans reacted to absence of Rangers supporters - better or worse?

Michael Beale watches on as Rangers went down to Celtic.

Beale cries foul over two key Celtic moments - 'we deserved a bit more'

Andy Walker's comments have forced Sky Sports to issue an apology.

Sky Sports say sorry to SFA after Walker's VAR revelations and 'concerns'

Sky Sports pundit Andy Walker has stoked controversy. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

SFA seek Sky Sports VAR talks after 'easy way out' claims from pundit

Sky Sports pundit Andy Walker was left concerned by a conversation he heard from VAR headquarters. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Sky Sports pundit claims VAR advised Scottish referee to 'take easy way out'

Referee Kevin Clancy will take charge of Celtic v Rangers at Parkhead on Saturday.  (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Celtic v Rangers referee appointed to take charge of fourth Old Firm derby

Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell believes VAr is working. Picture: SNS.

What Scottish FA chief Ian Maxwell said about VAR

Ross County manager Malky Mackay is shown a yellow card during the match against Celtic.

Mackay slams Celtic penalty decision - 'incredible that’s where the VAR is set'

Referee Willie Collum awards a penalty to Celtic after checking the VAR monitor during the match against Ross County.

Celtic penalty debate - two pundits give strong verdict, Boyd's VAR bemusement

Kilmarnock players celebrate while Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland is dejected. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Kilmarnock heroic in win as Hearts fans in brutal full-time response

Hibs manager Lee Johnson takes training ahead of Saturday's match against Motherwell.

Only sheikh can challenge Celtic and Rangers - too easy for Ange Postecoglou?

VAR was involved in a number of controversial decisions in the Scottish Premiership last weekend.  (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

SFA accused of treating fans with contempt as former referee blasts VAR errors

Rangers midfielder Todd Cantwell has been accused of conning the referee during Saturday's 4-2 win at Motherwell. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Rangers star should be banned for Celtic Park clash after 'disgusting' act

VAR has been in use in Scotland since October.

Scottish football chiefs 'considering major change to VAR protocols'

VAR technology has created considerable controversy in Scotland (Picture: Steve Welsh/PA)

Don't mention the VAR? Scottish football in uproar over controversial decisions

Despite the introduction of VAR scrutiny over referees has increased. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Scottish football's 150 days of VAR tedium - and why there's no end in sight

Rangers and Scotland legend Ally McCoist was promoting Viaplay’s live and exclusive coverage of Scotland v Cyprus and Scotland v Spain. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Ally McCoist urges Scottish football to ditch VAR - 'I've changed my mind'

Hibs defender Lewis Miller challenges Celtic's Jota during the match in Glasgow.  (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Why Hibs 'can't complain' about Celtic Park decisions after 'rough' outcome

Todd Cantwell celebrates with Fashion Sakala after putting Rangers 3-2 ahead at Motherwell. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

'Mythical situation' - why VAR was wrong to award crucial Rangers goal

The Green Brigade banner protesting the government's small boat legislation was warmly received by supporters in all corners of Celtic Park. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Celtic-Hibs reaction: Green Brigade and politics mix for punters

Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell issues instructions on the touchline during the cinch Premiership match against Rangers.

'No grey areas': Motherwell call out Rangers' VAR decision and call for clarity

Motherwell host Rangers at Fir Park in the Premiership on Saturday. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

What channel is Motherwell v Rangers on? Kick-off time and TV details

Celtic host Hibs in the Premiership on Saturday. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

What channel is Celtic v Hibs on? Is it on TV? Kick-off time, how to watch

Celtic's Reo Hatate is tackled by Hearts' Michael Smith during Saturday's Scottish Cup quarter-final at Tynecastle. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Hatate should be banned from Rangers semi after 'blatant cheating', says ex-ref

Gary Lineker is set to return to the BBC's Match of the Day (Picture: Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

It’s Gary Lineker 1, BBC 0 (and a red card for 'stop the boats') – Aidan Smith

Celtic take on Hearts once again this week, this time in the Scottish Cup.

How Celtic steel themselves for big matches as Maeda Hearts chances rated

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MARCH 08  Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi's excellence - the striker seen here celebrating his superb finish -  wasn't the only hair-raising element of his club's latest success.  Celtic's home league scoring brought up an 85-year top flight first.  (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celtic-Hearts reaction: First at Parkhead since 1938; VAR made game

Hearts' manager Robbie Neilson during the 3-1 defeat at Celtic Park.  (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Robbie Neilson: 'Decapitation' required for Celtic to get a red card at Parkhead

Celtic hosts Hearts in a cinch Premiership fixture on Wednesday evening. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

What channel is Celtic v Hearts on? Kick-off time, how to watch

Hibs host Rangers at Easter Road in a Scottish Premiership fixture on Wednesday night. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Is Hibs v Rangers on TV? Kick-off time, how to watch, referee and VAR official

VAR will be in operation at Ibrox for the Scottish Cup clash with Raith Rovers. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Two of four Scottish Cup quarter-final ties to use VAR

Greg Taylor was penalised for a handball in Celtic's win over St Mirren. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Referee incensed at penalties involving Celtic & Rangers and offers solution

Celtic's Alistair Johnston first goal for the club should not have stood with the ball inadvertently striking the Canadian's arm on its way into the net. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celtic reaction: Abada’s goal-a-game; Postecoglou’s hot 100; VAR miss

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