Bobby Madden Opens Up On VAR, Celtic v Rangers, World Cup Chaos & Refereeing Messi & Ronaldo

Former top referee Bobby Madden joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for an honest look behind the whistle. Bobby reflects on following Scotland at the World Cup in the United States, witnessing one of the worst refereeing performances he’s ever seen at the highest level, and explains why he believes officials have become far too reliant on VAR instead of making decisions for themselves. He also discusses how he would improve VAR, what it was like refereeing Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Diego Costa, and shares stories from some of the biggest Celtic v Rangers matches he officiated. There’s plenty more, including: • The infamous Leon Balogun and Donald Trump red card controversy. • Why he was punished for telling Leigh Griffiths to “f*** off”. • Sending Alfredo Morelos off for “kicking someone in the baws”. • The abuse he received as a referee in Scotland. • His thoughts on Douglas Ross. • Whether refereeing is harder now than ever before. • The one decision he still thinks about. • His favourite players to referee. • His experience officiating in England. A fascinating, funny and revealing conversation with one of Scotland’s most recognisable referees.