Former Rangers striker and current Sky Sports pundit Kris Boyd was left fuming after Celtic’s Nicolas Kühn avoided a second yellow card for celebrating his late winner with the away fans, despite already being on a booking.
Boyd, known for his outspoken nature, expressed his frustration following Celtic’s comeback victory over Ross County. Reflecting on the incident, Boyd sarcastically remarked on Sky Sports,
“Fantastic finish from Nicolas Kuhn as well. Obviously you can just run into the crowd and celebrate now as well, nothing happens.”
Kühn’s celebrations, which saw him leap into the crowd after his 88th-minute goal, were met with no further punishment from referee Kevin Clancy.
It was a decision widely seen as a moment of common sense, recognising the emotional context of the match. The winger’s celebration with the travelling fans, who had made the long journey to Dingwall, was a natural outpouring of joy.
Boyd’s attempts to criticise Clancy’s decision felt misplaced, especially given the context of the late winner. Rather than undermining the referee’s call, most teams would hope for similar understanding in such high-pressure situations.
Clancy, often the subject of scrutiny as all referees are, deserves credit for his measured approach during the match.
His handling of the moment ensured the game ended on a positive note for Celtic, acknowledging the passion of the moment without reaching for his cards unnecessarily.