There is plenty of debate surrounding the VAR decisions in Celtic’s win over St Mirren – and, given the nature of the calls, rightly so.
The biggest talking point came when Camilo Duran had a goal ruled out for offside in the first half.
No matter how many times you watch the footage, it looks incredibly tight, with the angle shown appearing to suggest that the Celtic striker is onside.
The VAR lines appear to show daylight between Duran and the St Mirren defender, raising questions over exactly which frame was used to determine the point at which the ball was played.
We know VAR used another camera angle to establish the kick point, so is it conceivable that the correct frame was not selected when switching between the available angles?
VAR have access to this.
Why aren’t they showing it and why is it not being reported on?@EwenDCameron https://t.co/pIPJ2yQ1oR pic.twitter.com/FjBAu25IZC— Lint (@Zeshankenzo) September 6, 2026
The cameras are calibrated before kick-off, with Hawkeye staff on site several hours before matches to ensure the systems are synchronised and to assist with any VAR-related issues.
That means it is entirely possible that Duran was offside and the angle being viewed by supporters is simply deceptive.
Let’s hope that is the case.
But the footage being shown certainly isn’t helping to provide clarity, and it is easy to understand why Celtic supporters are questioning the decision.
There could be some answers on Friday when the SFA stages the first Scottish Football VAR Review programme of the season.
Willie Collum will sit down with Gordon Duncan to go through some of the major VAR talking points from the opening weeks of the campaign, with the show scheduled to air at 5.30pm on Sky Sports Football.
The programme will also be made available on YouTube afterwards.
Given the controversy surrounding the Duran decision, it would be no surprise if the St Mirren incident features prominently.
It could provide some much-needed clarity over a decision which remains the subject of considerable debate.
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I can’t believe you’re not asking about the second disallowed goal which VAR conveniently couldn’t draw lines for.
The rules are clear the onfield decision should have stood.
The linesman never raised his flag and the referee gave the goal . That was until Robertson in VAR portakabin suggested it was offside.
Everyone involved in this debacle should be sacked immediately for making it up as they go along.
Just glad we hung on for the win.
The SFA is a farcical organisation.