Celtic Park will host Hearts in a game that will have a big impact on the fight for the championship. With only a few games remaining in the season, Celtic’s lead is presently three points. But Hearts have shown themselves to be a strong rival, having already defeated Celtic on the road and at home this season.
The Scottish Football Association (SFA) announced today that Kevin Clancy will be joining Nick Walsh to help from the sidelines in the VAR room.
This season, Celtic and Hearts have faced off in a number of controversial matches that featured important VAR calls. The game changed in their most recent meeting at Tynecastle due to a contentious penalty given to Hearts and a Yang red card. The impact of officiating on the title’s trajectory has been a topic of increased concern as a result of these judgments.
In addition to facing the difficulty of defeating their opponent, Celtic must take great care to avoid falling into the VAR’s crosshairs, where any kind of incident can be justified and slowed down. The actual match should be exciting; Lawrence Shankland of Hearts in particular is a serious threat. Celtic’s defense will have the responsibility of countering his attempts and turning the tide in the home team’s favor.
All eyes will be on Celtic Park this Saturday as the referees get set for a match that might decide the championship. The Scottish Premiership title’s final destination could be determined by the result of this game.
