Malky Mackay unhappy with timing of Celtic's winning goal in Dingwall

Anthony Ralston scored in the 97th minute to give Celtic all three points

Published 16th Dec 2021
Last updated 16th Dec 2021

Ross County boss Malky Mackay says he feels Celtic were allowed to play 'until they scored' after an injury time winner in Dingwall.

Anthony Ralston bagged a header in the 97th minute of the match to give the Hoops a dramatic three points at the Global Energy Stadium.

They took a first-half lead through Liel Abada before County defender Jack Baldwin levelled from a corner in the 57th minute.

Carl Starfelt was sent off by referee Alan Muir in the 80th minute for picking up two yellow cards before the referee added six minutes at the end.

Celtic continued to attack with Ralston getting the vital strike right at the death.

County boss Malky Mackay claimed referee Muir went over the allotted time.

Asked if it was a sore one to take, he said: "In one sense, that they scored in the seventh minute of added-on time, I don't know how that happened.

"I didn't want to ask the referee anything because that will cause me problems and put me into trouble if I say one more word to him.

"Seven minutes is interesting.

"It felt at one point as if we were playing until they scored.

"Proud that our players enacted the game plan and ran Celtic as close as they did."