Nicolas Raskin
Nicolas Raskin interacts with Match Referee, Don Robertson during the Scottish Premiership match between theRangers and Celtic at Ibrox on January 02, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Dundee v Celtic – Don Robertson appointed as referee, Andrew Dallas on VAR

Don Robertson has been appointed as the referee for tomorrow night’s Scottish Premiership encounter between Dundee and Celtic at Dens Park…

Dens Park
Dens Park, Dundee, The Scot Foam Stadium, home of Dundee FC. Photo – Action Plus David Young

Don Robertson had whistle at recent Glasgow Derby

The 38 year-old whistler will take charge of his fifth Celtic game this season with Brendan Rodgers’ side looking to extend their significant gap over theRangers at the top of the Scottish Premiership league table to 18 points.

Robertson was previously the man in the middle for Celtic’s lamentable 3-0 defeat at Ibrox at the beginning of the month. In a fairly controversy free match onfield, the experienced referee handled the occasion well without any drama.

Robertson refereed Aberdeen v Celtic in December 

The FIFA appointed official was also in charge of Celtic’s 1-0 win over Aberdeen at Pittodrie in December, the Hoops’ 6-0 victory against St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park in late September and the table toppers opening day 4-0 comfortable outing versus Kilmarnock at Paradise.

Dundee v Celtic
9th January 2025 Dens Park, Dundee, Scotland Scottish Premiership Football, Dundee versus Rangers Oluwaseun Adewumi of Dundee is congratulated after scoring for 1-0 in the 6th minute. Photo Action Plus David Young

Dundee had a match free weekend

Meanwhile, Dundee had a rare free weekend. Tony Docherty’s side last played on Wednesday in their well-deserved 1-1 draw with theRangers in the City of Discovery which seemed to put the Ibrox club at tipping point with their manager Philippe Clement under severe scrutiny.

Philippe Clement
theRangers manager Philippe Clement with his team at the final whistle of the Scottish Premiership match between Dundee and theRangers at the Scot Foam Stadium, at Dens Park, on 9th January 2025. (Picture by Mark Runnacles)

The Dark Blues sit 8th in a tightly congested table and are only two points above Hearts who are positioned in the relegation play-off spot.

On the other hand, Docherty’s men are three points off Hibs who have leaped into the top six after a remarkable turnaround of form in recent months.

Andrew Dallas on VAR

Joining Don Robertson onfield is Assistant Referee 1 Gordon Crawford and Assistant Referee 2 Alastair Mather.

At Clydesdale House manning VAR duties is Andrew Dallas with Andrew McWilliams taking the role as Assistant VAR.

Kick-off is 8:00pm and will be shown live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event. For supporters outside Britain and Ireland, Celtic TV are covering the game.

Conor Spence

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