John Hartson makes Celtic and Rangers 'loyalties' VAR point as Bobby Madden uproar prompts request for English refs

There is no point in introducing VAR if the same Scottish referees are behind it.

That's the view of Celtic legend John Hartson after the historic ballot to introduce the tech in the Premiership.

Hartson insists impartial referees from south of the border should be drafted in after 41 out of 42 Scottish senior clubs voted in favour of the introduction of VAR in Scottish football's top flight.

The technology will be rolled out following the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

VAR was first introduced to the wider footballing public with the 2018 World Cup in Russia before its expansion to domestic leagues across the globe - including England's Premier League in 2019 - with hopes the technology could eradicate 'clear and obvious errors'.

John Hartson spoke to his fellow pundits on Go Radio, explaining that he feels VAR will not provide fairer decisions if operated by the referees who currently take charge of Scottish games.

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The discussion comes after Bobby Madden's refereeing performance during Sunday's Old Firm Scottish Cup clash.

Both sides of the Glasgow divide were left baffled by some of the big calls at Hampden as Rangers defeated their Glasgow rivals to secure their place in the Scottish Cup Final.