In a dramatic weekend of Scottish Premiership action, Celtic's title hopes received a massive boost thanks to a late winner from Kelechi Iheanacho against Dundee. The crucial goal, however, has been the subject of intense debate, with questions raised over a potential push in the build-up.

The moment came as the Hoops pressed for a winner at Dens Park. Iheanacho expertly controlled a cross from Marcelo Saracchi, held off Dundee defender Ryan Astley, and slotted the ball past goalkeeper Jon McCracken. While some fans and pundits argued the Nigerian forward used his arm, former SFA referee Des Roache has delivered a definitive verdict that supports the goal.

Speaking on the Daily Record Hotline, Roache dissected the incident, emphasizing the physical nature of the sport. "You look at that still there and it doesn’t look great. But football’s a physical sport," he stated. The key takeaway from his analysis was the reaction—or lack thereof—from the Dundee players themselves. "Tellingly, not one Dundee player even looked for a foul while the game was on. That’s not a foul. 100 per cent it’s not a foul."

Roache also provided fascinating insight into the VAR perspective, explaining that while a referee's on-field decision to award a foul might have been supported, he saw no clear and obvious error in allowing the goal to stand. He highlighted a modern symptom of the video review era, noting Iheanacho's hesitant celebration. "They’re not sure they can celebrate a goal," Roache observed, pointing to the psychological impact of VAR on players in pivotal moments.

For Celtic, this expert analysis validates a massive three points. In the high-stakes environment of a title race, every decision is scrutinized, but according to a seasoned official, this was simply a striker using his strength to create a match-winning moment. It's a reminder that in football, sometimes the most debated plays are just part of the game's intense, physical drama.