Michael Stewart baffled after Rangers controversy v Hibernian — ‘Flabbergasted’
Michael Stewart was astonished as Rangers drew against Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership at Easter Road on Saturday.
Barry Ferguson’s team faced David Gray’s side away from home on 17 May, with the game ending 2-2 despite the Gers taking the lead twice.
Cyriel Dessers found the back of the net in the second minute before Kieron Bowie equalised for the hosts.
Before Hibs’ 22-year-old forward found the back of the net, Nico Raskin thought he’d scored at Easter Road, but the Scottish FA deemed there was no conclusive evidence to suggest the ball had crossed the goal line.
Rangers had ball over the line for disallowed goal v Hibernian
Stewart believes the Light Blues had the ball over the line after Raskin’s goal was disallowed.
It was “fairly conclusive” for the former Scottish midfielder that the Glaswegian outfit had seemingly doubled their advantage at Easter Road.
Stewart would be “flabbergasted” if the Belgian star’s effort on goal wasn’t over the line as Rocky Bushiri tried to keep it out.
Speaking on BBC Sportsound (17 May, 13:32), the Scotsman said: “Looks fairly conclusive to me.
“You could literally go around in circles on this one. The angles I’ve looked at, for that not to be over the line, I’d be flabbergasted if the ball is not over the line.”
Ferguson unfortunate in final game as interim manager
Ferguson will leave Ibrox as things stand, and whether the Glaswegian outfit continue with him for next season remains to be seen.
The Bears appointed the Gers icon as their interim head coach after sacking Philippe Clement, and he may have taken charge of his final fixture at Easter Road.
With Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises looking for the Bears’ next permanent boss, the former Scotland international would have arguably wanted to end the campaign with a win.
| Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses |
| 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Rangers will be gutted to drop two points against Hibernian, especially with how things unfolded in the first half before Gray’s team equalised.
While supporters will argue Ferguson’s domestic record hasn’t been the best, the players must take some responsibility.
The interim manager showed his managerial nous by beating and drawing against Celtic in the two Old Firm derbies he took charge of.
Several fitness issues in the backline have also not helped the ex-midfielder, and the prospective new owners should arguably consider his name as they look for a new head coach.