I don’t know if anything can be done but I can’t miss the semi final on that. It’s a clear foul but I can’t say anything that might get me in trouble. It has taken the shine off the game for me a little bit, but what can I do?
We had a report back to say that the studs and boots were in the face of the player, which clearly a couple of days later – even when we get that report – it’s clearly not the case when you watch it.
The report claims that the negotiations are for a loan until the end of the year with an option to buy, and it appears that no one in Brazil knows how much Celtic want that clause to be.
While fans get behind Rodgers the Celtic board has taken up their traditional place at the back of the bus with their heads down hoping that a difficult issue will pass over.
But it was a poor day for the officials. I try to respect decisions and give the benefit of the doubt, but when I see that level of incompetence, which is the only word I can use, then that makes me worry for the game.
With a regular flow of young Celtic prospects heading south of the border it is surprising that there has been very little speculation over Vata joining an English club.
Brendan Rodgers could have to wait until Thursday to discover if he is to be charged by the SFA of bringing the game into disrepute.
The Celtic boss was highly critical of the officials in operation at Tynecastle on Sunday as Celtic lost 2-0 to Hearts, playing for…