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Read MoreHibs fans scream Bobby Madden conspiracy after decisions spark Celtic comeback
Apparently, Bobby Madden now does his best to help Celtic don’t you know?
Or at least that’s the verdict that many Hibs fans are trying to push after the Hoops netted a penalty at Easter Road on Saturday that sparked a fightback.
Hibs were 2-0 ahead in Saturday’s Premiership clash in Leith when Paul McGinn saw the ball clip off his arm. Madden pointed to the spot and Odsonne Edouard did the business with a thunderous effort. Diego Laxalt then bagged an equaliser in added time to spare Celtic’s blushes.
However, it appears as though the Hibs fans simply can’t take the fact that Madden awarded Celtic a penalty. We’re not really allowed to get them you see or else it’s some sort of big conspiracy to help save 10-in-a-row.
Forget the fact we’ve only had two Premiership penalties in nine games of course. You’ve to also forget the fact that Hibs themselves were given a spot-kick. Madden – the big Celtic fan remember – couldn’t point to the spot quickly enough.
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This isn’t anything new for Celtic fans. Whenever we get a decision, regardless of whether it’s a stonewaller, it’s perceived by rival supporters as an unjust decision. A decision made to save the 10 and ensure there isn’t some sort of post-match backlash.
Madden also gave a clear free-kick to the Hoops that led to the equaliser, and it appears that the Hibs fans also weren’t happy with what they perceived to be a foul on Ryan Porteous in the box from the resulting cross.
You would think they would be more criticial of their own team’s defending for the final 15 minutes. All that happened was that they caved under the Celtic pressure. Both of Madden’s decisions were justified.
Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard scores at Easter Road (Photo by Craig Foy/SNS Group via Getty Images)
Then again, that wouldn’t make for a good victim story, would it?
Here’s a look at some of the rival fan reaction from the weekend’s stalemate:
Two shocking decisions from Bobby Madden!! Never a penalty and Ryan Porteous was man handled to the ground for the second.
— Dean (@deangoodfellow) November 21, 2020
Bobby Madden might have bought him an extra week!! 2 shocking decisions, 1 for the penalty the 2nd for failing to see Porteous pulled to the ground when the FK came in
— Dean (@deangoodfellow) November 21, 2020
You always expect Celtic to get soft penalties. Bobby Madden was always going to try his best to level it up. 😡 https://t.co/oiuRa3fhbg
— Hibs News (@HibsNews1875) November 21, 2020
Bobby Madden giving 110% for Celtic
— Gala Foxes (@Galafoxes) November 21, 2020
Celtic given a helping "hand" with a poor, never a penalty, rule needs reviewed. Also a free kick that allowed to taken again before goal, Madden is terrible – discuss @ClydeSSB
— Mr A Graham (@AckeyGraham) November 21, 2020
Cause madden has celtic handball glasses only
— Kieran Heaney (@kieranheaney7) November 21, 2020
Aye that’s a shocker
— Super Single Bets (@bets_single) November 22, 2020
Never a penalty…Madden in Celtic's back pocket….again
— Bill Garriock (@Bill_DanceAway) November 21, 2020
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