Celtic winger Lucy Ashworth-Clifford claimed that “other factors” made it difficult for Elena Sadiku’s side to get a result over Rangers at New Douglas Park.
Sadiku was sent off by referee Jamie Wilkie during the SWPL clash after her initial booking at a second-half Rangers penalty award was upgraded after she sarcastically applauded the whistler it is always difficult, especially when you are playing against other factors that can’t really be controlled by us,” said Ashworth-Clifford.
“But it is what it is and hopefully next time we are going to smash them. To be fair, there were a lot of decisions. Every time it’s that specific referee, it’s shocking.
The Swede has maintained that there was no official or informal ban for the defender, who has turned into the face of the Celtic women’s team. It is also thought that she did not practice since the victory over Motherwell before rejoining the team on Tuesday.