“At the other end”… Rangers fans are raging at crucial Old Firm decision | OneFootball

In today’s Old Firm clash at Ibrox, Rangers supporters were left absolutely livid after Nico Raskin’s first-half header was ruled out for offside. The Belgian midfielder looked to have timed his run perfectly, steering the ball past Celtic keeper Sinisalo. But the assistant’s flag went up, and the goal was chalked off – much to the fury of the home crowd.

Fans across the stands and social media weren’t buying it. The overwhelming feeling was simple – if that chance had come at the other end of the pitch, there’s every chance it would have stood. In the eyes of many Rangers supporters, tight calls in these fixtures all too often go Celtic’s way. And today’s decision only added more fuel to that long-standing fire.

Despite the setback, Rangers did manage to get on the scoresheet just before half-time thanks to Cyriel Dessers. The striker took full advantage of a mistake at the back, kept his composure, and slotted home to give Rangers a deserved lead. But even that wasn’t enough to fully calm the simmering anger over the disallowed Raskin goal.

The incident has once again raised questions about consistency in officiating, particularly in high-pressure Old Firm matches. Rangers fans are growing increasingly frustrated at what they see as a trend of dubious decisions going against their side. They want more accountability and a better standard of refereeing – and frankly, who could blame them?

While Dessers’ goal ensured Rangers went in ahead at the break, the sense of injustice still lingered heavily. Raskin’s effort might not have changed the scoreline by the whistle, but moments like that stick with supporters. It’s not just about one decision – it’s about fairness, trust in officials, and the nagging feeling that the playing field isn’t always level.

For Rangers fans, today was yet another reminder that even when their team does the business on the park, they often feel like they’re fighting battles on more than one front.