Michael Stewart’s VAR hypocrisy shows everything wrong with Scottish punditry. Rangers supporters have every right to be furious. He apologised for accusing officials of using the wrong frame in a VAR review yet stayed silent when Auston Trusty escaped punishment for a blatant Hampden incident. He backed down when it suited him but never when Rangers suffered.
When Stewart defended Rangers players previously, fans were shocked because it almost never happens. His rare praise stood out precisely because he usually targets the club. His recent apology exposed how selective he can be. He claims fairness but avoids criticising bias when it harms Rangers.
Controversies
It becomes clearer when you recall his earlier controversies involving Ibrox. Those moments showed his agenda. Now, with the Trusty challenge ignored by both officials and VAR, the pattern continues. Rangers fans see through it and have had enough of double standards.
Stewart’s apology sounded forced, more about protecting himself than honesty. The SFA leaned on him, and he folded. He retracted his words about a “different frame” being used but showed no such urgency when VAR failed Rangers at Hampden. Accountability clearly depends on who’s involved.
Selective Outrage and Bias
When VAR hurt Rangers, Stewart said nothing. He didn’t question officials or demand action. Yet when another club suffered, he shouted conspiracy. The silence over Trusty’s challenge said everything. Rangers fans are tired of pundits who change tone depending on who benefits.
Even The Scottish Sun reported his apology under SFA pressure but ignored his silence on the Trusty decision. Stewart spoke up when it was safe but stayed quiet when Rangers deserved fairness. The hypocrisy cut deep and exposed his bias.
Hampden Injustice
At Hampden, the Trusty incident demanded VAR review. The footage showed a clear foul, yet nothing happened. Rangers players and fans were left furious. Glasgow World noted Stewart’s tendency to blame Rangers but never defend them when they suffer injustice. That sums him up.
Even HITC pointed out his consistent criticism of Rangers players. When integrity required defending them, he vanished. He preaches honesty but only when it protects his image. His silence over Trusty said more than any speech could.
Fans Demand Fairness
Rangers supporters deserve consistency. They’ve seen VAR weaponised against them and pundits like Stewart twist narratives. He apologises when the establishment pushes him but ignores blatant injustice when it hurts Rangers. It’s the same tired pattern fans have endured for years.
The VAR debate in Scotland remains broken, but the bigger issue lies with pundits who fuel division. Michael Stewart’s VAR hypocrisy proves one thing: fairness only matters when Rangers aren’t involved.