Dermot Gallagher makes ‘panicked’ claim and reacts to Dylan Lobban’s red card as Celtic beat Aberdeen

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There were loud cheers from the Celtic fans when Aberdeen were reduced to ten men on Sunday.

Just moments before, Benjamin Nygren had put a dominant Celtic side ahead, and Wilfried Nancy was breathing easier on the touchline.

Yes, Celtic made life difficult for themselves after that, but three points are three points, and it was deserved for Nancy and his team.

But what was the on-field referee, David Dickinson, correct to send off Dylan Lobban for his challenge on Daizen Maeda?

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Dermot Gallagher on Dylan Lobban’s red card as Celtic beat Aberdeen

Dermot Gallagher didn’t mince his words on Sky Sports, and he made it clear that Lobban had very little to complain about.

The former Premier League referee explained how the Aberdeen youngster ‘panicked’ when he saw Celtic’s speed machine nip in front of him, and then bring him down for a straight red card.

“He (Dylan Lobban) didn’t see Maeda coming, did he?” said Gallagher.

“He is dwelling. The ball comes across. Maeda nips in and gets it. He’s panicked. Just holds him down. Didn’t see him coming. Waiting for the ball to come to him. Red card – He also grabs his left arm as he is off balance, which makes sure he comes down.”

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Lobban did try to complain when the call to send him off was made, but Jay Bothroyd couldn’t understand where the Aberdeen player was coming from.

The former Premier League forward explained to Lobban that even ‘none of his teammates are going to be saying you were unlucky.’

“I mean, you can’t argue with that, can you?” added Bothroyd. “I don’t know why the defender is arguing. It’s clear. It’s a red card. He has stopped a goalscoring opportunity. None of his teammates are going to say you were unlucky.

“Put it that way. He’s (Maeda) off balance. Slippery pitch. I would always tell forwards, if you can stay on your feet, then stay on your feet.

“He has a player right next to him as well. I think if he could have stayed on his feet, he would have because he can either score himself or square it for a tap-in.”