Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has dismissed controversy over Rangers' first goal against Falkirk.
The ex-whistler wouldn't be drawn into a debate over goal-line technology and how it perhaps should be extended to cover the goal line, in reference to Tochi Chukwuani's strike.
The midfielder pulled a goal back for Rangers in the first half as he fired home from inside the box after a long curling cross was nodded back across the goal.
🗣️ "He's right on the line, he says no. That's a good indication for me... "
The Ref Watch team agree with the decision to allow Rangers' first goal in their 6-3 win at Falkirk ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/BJ0P7yFDo2— Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) April 13, 2026
There had been appeals from Falkirk players that the ball had crossed the goal line for a goal kick before it was headed back towards goal and struck the post, leading to the goal.
However, play was never stopped, and Chukwuani was alert to pounce and smash into the net to haul Rangers back into the match, which they would go on to win 6-3.
Quizzed on the incident, and the suggestion of goal line technology being applied to the full byline, Gallagher said: "You've also got the assistant at the top of the pitch, at the corner flag.
"So, he is looking right along, he's got the best view, you wouldn't need goal line technology there.
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"He's right on the line, he says no. That's a good indication for me."
Pushed again, Gallagher continued: "There's your assistant at the top of the pitch, he's got the best view and says the ball is in play.
"It's not foolproof, but bear in mind you have shown three different angles, and you can't show me one angle that proves that guy wrong."
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