Ally McCoist wants VAR scrapped and says Scottish football ‘a laughing stock’

Kelechi Ihenacho sealed a 3-2 win from the spot in stoppage time on Wednesday night.

Motherwell’s Sam Nicholson was penalised following a VAR review (Robert Perry/PA)

Former Rangers manager Ally McCoist claims Scottish football must get rid of VAR or continue looking like “absolute clowns”.

Scottish football’s refereeing standards have come into sharp focus after the penalty award that made Celtic favourites for the William Hill Premiership title, with Gary Lineker among those arguing it might be the worst ever VAR call.