Rangers Demand SFA Explanation Over Trusty’s Yellow Card for Head Kick on Butland

Rangers are demanding an explanation from the Scottish Football Association (SFA) over referee Nick Walsh's decision to issue only a yellow card to Celtic defender Auston Trusty after he kicked goalkeeper Jack Butland in the head during the League Cup semi-final at Hampden. Rangers officials believe Trusty's foul endangered Butland's safety and warranted a red card for serious foul play or violent conduct, especially since Rangers were already down to ten men following Thelo Aasgaard's red card for a dangerous tackle. Captain James Tavernier criticized the inconsistency in refereeing decisions, highlighting that Trusty's action had clear intent to harm despite the referee claiming the force was not enough for a dismissal. The decision to not send off Trusty has infuriated Rangers' management, who plan to contact SFA referee chief Willie Collum to seek clarification. Despite playing with ten men for most of the match, Rangers managed to equalize before Celtic secured a 3-1 win in extra time. Manager Danny Rohl focused on team performance improvements rather than officiating but acknowledged the contentious nature of the refereeing decisions.