Chris Sutton fumes over Rangers penalty award as he accuses James Penrice of 'playing referee like a piccolo'

Sutton criticised referee Walsh's decision to award Rangers a penalty for minimal contact between Penrice and Ramos in the 19th minute.

Rangers were awarded a penalty in the 19th minute when AEK Athens loanee James Penrice went down under a challenge from St Mirren midfielder Samuel Ramos. After a VAR review, referee Nick Walsh pointed to the spot, and Ryan Naderi converted to give Rangers a 1-0 lead.

Celtic legend Chris Sutton disagreed strongly with the decision on Sky Sports coverage, saying there was insufficient contact and accusing Penrice of "playing Nick Walsh like a piccolo" to win the penalty. Fellow pundit Kris Boyd acknowledged it was a lazy challenge but questioned whether there was enough contact to justify the award. Co-commentator James McFadden also expressed doubt, noting only a brush on the thigh.