Marley Watkins feared Celtic celebration was VAR too early and leave Kilmarnock hero looking like an IDIOT
dailyrecord.co.ukMarley Watkins worried he’d be made to look like an idiot by VAR as he wheeled away to celebrate sinking Celtic.But with Derek McInnes on the sidelines, the Kilmarnock hero sees no reason why the smart money shouldn’t be on his side to go all the way to Viaplay Cup glory.
The Welshman plundered the only goal at Rugby Park to stun the holders and propel McInnes’ men into the last eight on awesome Ayrshire afternoon for Killie.The 32-year-old milked his moment with his cocky cross-armed pose.
But was soon holding his breath as his 65th-minute winner was checked over by VAR's forensic eye amid suspicions of offside.
But there was no replay repercussions as referee Alan Muir was given the signal to let the strike stand. Killie will now host Hearts in the quarters but Watkins is already eyeing up a run to Hampden after dumping out last season’s Treble winners.“I was worried I was offside,” grinned the 32-year-old. “I thought I had gone too early.
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