Colby Donovan’s performance in Celtic’s win over Hibs has been overshadowed by the controversy surrounding his tackle on Jordan Obita.
Young Donovan had a good game, helping Celtic control Hibs for the opening 45 minutes before being substituted at halftime.
However, Donovan was at the center of a peculiar online storm with Rangers, Hibs, and Hearts fans, all of whom felt the Hoops right-back should have been sent out for the tackle on Jordan Obita.
Celtic’s rivals’ tears are unusual, given Hibs manager David Gray’s cool response when asked for his post-match thoughts on the situation.
David Gray’s calm verdict on Celtic. Colby Donovan’s yellow card halts Hibs fans’ internet hysteria.
The online mania that has erupted on social media in the aftermath of this occurrence has been unprecedented. However, if the Celtic defender’s tackle was really that bad, David Gray would be furious, right?
Well, he is not.
Gray told PLZ Soccer, “I haven’t seen it back yet, so I don’t want to comment on it. I never considered it.
“Now that you mention it, I don’t recall anything other than a yellow card.
“I thought it was yellow for where it was, but I haven’t seen it since. So I don’t think it’s appropriate to remark on it.”
Former Premier League referee correctly summarizes Celtic defender Colby Donovan’s yellow card.
There are many fans of other clubs, including Celtic, who just do not trust VAR or the officials’ ability to use it appropriately.
However, as former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg points out, the SFA-appointed officials appear to have gotten it exactly right.
Clattenburg exclusively told 67 Hail Hail that Celtic’s Colby Donovan has been booked for a tackle on Jordan Obita.
“The referee made the correct judgment in issuing a yellow card for this late and dangerous challenge, which also halted a good attack.
“To meet the criteria of a red card, there needs to be brutality, force and malice and this tackle certainly does not meet that criteria.”
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