ian1964 10,724 Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Rangers boss Steven Gerrard brands Daniel Candeias' red card an 'embarrassment' as he hits out at Willie Collum The Portuguese winger netted Rangers' opener but was given his marching orders after being shown a second yellow card in injury time. Steven Gerrard has branded whistler Willie Collum's decision to red card Daniel Candeias an "embarrassment". The winger netted Rangers' opener but was given his marching orders after being shown a second yellow card in injury time. The Ibrox boss had no complaints about Candeias' first caution, which he received for leaping into the away end as he celebrated the opener. But he was furious at Collum's decision to flash yellow again as the former Benfica winger attempted to shrug off Anton Ferdinand, who had placed him in a headlock and appeared to aim a jab at Candeias' chin. Gerrard also took aim at the coin-throwers shaming Scottish football after Alfredo Morelos became the latest target to be struck. He said: "Daniel deserved his first yellow card. He was emotional and got carried away after scoring a goal. "There was a coming together with Anton Ferdinand and he doesn't do anything other than try to get the man off." Gerrard was then interrupted as footage of the incident appeared on the Simple Digital Arena press room TV and erupted: "So Daniel gets a yellow card for that? Come on, lads. Be serious. "The second yellow card is embarrassing. There is your evidence, that's what you're dealing with." Gerrard was just as firm with his condemnation when quizzed about pictures apparently showing Morelos being struck by a coin as he celebrated his goal two minutes into second-half stoppage time in front of the home support in the West Stand. Coming just four days after Neil Lennon was felled by an object hurled from the terraces at Tynecastle, he asked: "Is it going to have to take someone's eye to come out or someone to be badly hurt from an object for us to make it stop? "These people shouldn't be at a football match. You just ban them forever. It's that simple. Then it will stop." The result at least brought Gerrard some joy following three games without a win. His side had toiled amid the wind and rain battering down on Paisley before Candeias' cross was swept past Saints goalkeeper Craig Samson by a heavy gust. Morelos made sure of the victory in stoppage time as he drilled his 14th goal of the season home from a tight angle. Gerrard said: "We know these teams have got a lot to play for and are going to fight and be difficult to break down. The pleasing thing for me is we didn't get frustrated. "The lads kept plugging away and creating chances. Ironically it came with a little bit of luck but I believe you make your own luck in this game "According to Daniel he meant it. I've been in the game a long time and haven't seen anyone score one of those, not on purpose anyway." St Mirren have now taken just one point from the last 33 available and boss Oran Kearney admits his side's luck was out again. "We're disappointed to lose the game," he said. "The first goal is very important and if it's a shot and it went in then I'll doff my cap but if it's a cross then that's a disappointing one. "The first goal into the last part of the game was always going to have a huge effect." https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rangers-boss-steven-gerrard-brands-13528981 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSocksRedTops 3,752 Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Refreshingly honest as ever from the boss 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,724 Posted November 3, 2018 Author Share Posted November 3, 2018 I thought this would be better in a thread of it's own, the refereeing standard in Scotland is diabolical, it is time this was called out so good on SG. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster. 5,194 Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Great goal from Candeias. The way he glanced over to see who was in the box was a smart move to fool the keeper. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacK1950 2,376 Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Just now, ian1964 said: I thought this would be better in a thread of it's own, the refereeing standard in Scotland is diabolical, it is time this was called out so good on SG. Agree but remember the referee against Spartak was just as bad and he's Dutch. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSocksRedTops 3,752 Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 What I don't get is the lack of common sense. Even if Candieas and Ferdinand were doing anything silly, just go over and talk to them. It's the last minute of the game. What's with the mad rush to get the cards out 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSocksRedTops 3,752 Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 2 minutes ago, buster. said: Great goal from Candeias. The way he glanced over to see who was in the box was a smart move to fool the keeper. Mmmmmm.......? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,724 Posted November 3, 2018 Author Share Posted November 3, 2018 1 minute ago, BlackSocksRedTops said: What I don't get is the lack of common sense. Even if Candieas and Ferdinand were doing anything silly, just go over and talk to them. It's the last minute of the game. What's with the mad rush to get the cards out Because Scottish refs love the lime light, ''LOOK AT ME!!'', pathetic 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 7,042 Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Willie just likes to get the headlines we all know he's useless but in tomorrow's papers he will have the headlines . 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 15,294 Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Will we ever find out exactly why Candeias was sent off? He didn't appear to do anything to warrant a second yellow. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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