“Referee Nick Walsh Only Gives Liam Donnelly a Yellow Card in Controversial Celtic Clash – Here’s Why VAR Ignored the Red Card Shout!”

“Lucky Escape! Kilmarnock’s Liam Donnelly Dodges Red Card After Near Miss with Celtic’s Kasper Schmeichel in Heated Rugby Park Clash”

Kilmarnock midfielder Liam Donnelly has been labeled “lucky” to avoid a red card following a controversial clash with Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel. In the late stages of Kilmarnock’s 2-0 loss, Donnelly, in a desperate bid to regain possession, rushed toward Schmeichel, narrowly missing the Hoops’ No. 1 with what looked like an attempted elbow. Despite the intensity of the moment, referee Nick Walsh only issued a yellow card, with VAR opting not to intervene—a decision raising eyebrows among fans and pundits alike.

“Tensions Boil Over! Schmeichel and Trusty Fume as Liam Donnelly Escapes Red Card in Celtic Clash—Ref’s Controversial Call Backed by VAR”

After a heated challenge from Kilmarnock’s Liam Donnelly on Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, tempers flared as Schmeichel responded angrily, and teammate Auston Trusty rushed in to confront Donnelly. Referee Nick Walsh issued only a yellow card, with VAR official Don Robertson supporting the decision. Speaking on BBC Sportscene, Billy Dodds commented on Donnelly’s “lucky” escape, noting that if his arm had connected with Schmeichel, it could have been a “knockout.” The incident has sparked debate, with fans questioning whether Donnelly should have seen red for the attempted elbow.

“‘Lucky to Avoid Red!’ Lee Miller Claims Liam Donnelly’s Elbow on Schmeichel Was Retaliation for Hatate’s Fiery Tackle in Celtic-Kilmarnock Clash”

Lee Miller weighed in on the drama at Rugby Park, suggesting that Liam Donnelly’s near-elbow on Celtic’s Kasper Schmeichel stemmed from frustration following Reo Hatate’s earlier lunge on the Kilmarnock midfielder. Despite a VAR review, Hatate escaped with no red card, setting the stage for Donnelly’s heated response. Miller noted that Donnelly was “lucky” to avoid being sent off, adding, “He’s a goner if that connects, and Derek McInnes would have been fuming.” Miller speculated that Donnelly’s actions were a bid to “lay down a marker,” although the lack of full contact may have saved him from dismissal.