As Celtic destroyed Dundee, Simon Donnelly felt Adam Idah had delivered a “punch” in a heated dispute.The champions dominated Tony Docherty’s 10-man team at Celtic Park, establishing a commanding 6-0 lead at halftime at Parkhead. It was a Scottish Premiership saunter for the winners. Even though Celtic had a five-goal lead with to goals from Idah, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Matt O’Riley, Daizen Maeda, and Greg Taylor, supporters were uneasy after the Ireland captain got into a physical altercation with Ricki Lamie.
Idah was flagged offside and appeared to be pushed over by the Dundee defender as he trudged back up the pitch. The striker then reacted angrily and shoved Lamie to the ground – which saw referee Matthew MacDermid reach for the yellow card with refusing to intervene in the flashpoint – while Lamie avoided going into the book for his part in the incident.
On Celtic TV, Peter Grant expressed worry that the Norwich City loanee’s situation may have been far worse, and Donnelly agreed, saying the player was fortunate to escape a red card. “I think he is onside,” he said. There’s a hint of dissatisfaction on his part.
“I know Lamie can’t do what he does but Adam definitely can’t do that. I am glad it’s only a booked because nowadays they say you lift your hands and you’re at risk.”
And onnelly admitted he was concerned that the frontman could be shown a red card with the clash against Hearts just around the corner. The former Celtic star added: “We weren’t sure if he had thrown a punch. He has pushed him.
“You see the experienced players going over and having a word. I think I saw Joe Hart go over. He just needs to calm himself down because he is a boy on form. He popped up at a crucial time. He has been a real find and has scored important goals for Celtic. So nothing silly second half.”
