Jeff Stelling furious at Celtic incident vs Motherwell: ‘Embarrassing for Scottish football’
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Credit: Imago, talkSPORT Wed 13 May 2026 23:06, UK Jeff Stelling has voiced his frustration at the controversy surrounding Celtic’s late penalty against Motherwell to keep them firmly in the Premiership title race.Kelechi Iheanacho netted a 99th-minute winner from the spot for the Hoops against Motherwell at Fir Park on Wednesday night.The penalty decision was shrouded in controversy after Sam Nicholson was adjudged to have handled the ball while jumping to head it away from danger. Stelling has offered his verdict, calling the decision to award a spot kick after a VAR review “embarrassing for Scottish football,” and many have agreed with his claim.The Premiership title race is now set to come down to Celtic’s last match of the season against table-toppers Hearts, with the winner taking the crown. ⚽ Celtic Matchday ⚽ >Team news, line-ups, expert previews and verdicts, and tactical analysis for every Hoops fixture.
VISIT THE CELTIC MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Jeff Stelling joins in with anger at Celtic penalty decision vs MotherwellCeltic now sit one point behind the Jambos ahead of their deciding clash at Celtic Park this coming weekend.Many Hearts and Rangers supporters have condemned John Beaton’s decision to award the late penalty at Fir Park, with talkSPORT host Stelling joining the protests on X.DateSaturday, 16 MayVenueCeltic ParkKick off time12:30pmTV channelSky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports FootballHow to watch Celtic vs HeartsHe took to the site to say: “Seriously, that is never a handball at Fir Park. The ref takes one look after VAR calls him over.
Embarrassing for Scottish football.”Other pundits were also against the decision, with ex-Celtic defender Darren O’Dea admitting on BBC Sportsound that he could not understand how the officials could “conclusively” say that it was a handball by Nicholson.Kris Boyd also insisted live on Sky Sports that “serious questions” must be asked of the SFA following the controversial call.What has Derek McInnes said about the Celtic penalty decision?Hearts boss McInnes was unsurprisingly fuming with the penalty decision that went Celtic’s way, given the huge impact it has had on his side’s chances of winning the Premiership.Seriously that is never a handball at Fir Park. The ref takes one look after VAR calls him over.