Chris Sutton has waded into the stoppage-time debate following Celtic’s dramatic comeback at Rugby Park, dismissing complaints about the seven minutes added on and suggesting the figure was, if anything, conservative.

The former Celtic striker took to X shortly after full time, clearly unimpressed by the post-match noise surrounding the late winner.

“For all the whinging about the seven minutes added on at Kilmarnock. Seven minutes was light in truth with the lengthy stoppages for Lyons and Thompson and all the subs… sour grapes springs to mind and jealousy…”

Sutton’s comments echo what many supporters observed during a second half riddled with interruptions. There were repeated stoppages for treatment, a raft of substitutions from both sides and two Celtic goals before the game entered added time.

Under the Laws of the Game, referees must account for delays including injuries, substitutions and time lost while the ball is out of play. The number shown by the fourth official represents the minimum time to be played.

Viewed through that lens, seven minutes appears far from excessive.

Celtic, of course, used that window to complete the turnaround. Julián Araujo’s 97th-minute strike sealed a remarkable 3-2 victory and sparked wild scenes in the away end, extending a growing pattern of late, decisive goals.

For some, the stoppage-time debate has become a distraction from the bigger picture. Celtic’s second-half energy, attacking changes and relentless pressure shifted the momentum long before the clock ticked past 90 minutes.

Sutton’s intervention reflects a sentiment shared across large sections of the support: the added time did not decide the match. Celtic’s refusal to stop pushing did.

There is no debate, Neil was clutching at straws. Maybe it’s understandable given the position Kilmarnock were in at half time.