CELTIC were 3-1 to the good against Hearts when the game was halted for strange reason. And that's because the linesman had PULLED his thigh muscle when running the line. Advertisement 3 The fourth official had to change gear to run the line 3 He apologised to the managers for the delay 3 And he was booed by the fans for taking so long And this meant that he had to be replaced by the fourth official from the touchline.
But the game was delayed by FOUR full minutes until the switch happened as there was a change of uniform. And the two managers were not happy that their players were left waiting so long. And on Sky Sports commentary, Ian Crocker confirmed: "Steven MacLean is going to have a word with Callum McGregor.
Advertisement read more football stories BEATEN St Mirren end Aberdeen's unbeaten league run after fans take have snowball fight MEGA OFFERS Rangers & Celtic: Best free bets, bonuses and sign-up offers "Well the assistant referee is injured and the fourth official will do his job for the remaining four minutes. "I think he's gone to get changed. It's a pulled thigh muscle for the linesman.
" Co-commentator Chris Sutton laughed and added: "How can you pull your thigh when you're assistant referee, really. "Just stretch off. Advertisement Most read in Football Exclusive SCOTT PROPERTY Celtic legend Scott Brown splashes out £2million on luxury pad with pool DOWN AND OUT Rangers boss Philippe Clement admits he has 'no credit left in the bank' Live Blog HEARTS 1 CELTIC.
