Lee Johnson in furious VAR blast after Hibs red card but confesses SFA appeal fear after 'frivolous' Aberdeen fallout
dailyrecord.co.ukFuming Hibs boss Lee Johnson took aim at VAR after James Jeggo was controversially shown a red card - but admitted he had to "be careful" over an appeal after Aberdeen's SFA KO.
The Easter Road side earned their spot in the top six despite a scare against the Perth Saints as Stevie May's overhead kick found the net after an error from David Marshall let the ball slip under the stopper, but Lewis Stevenson levelled the game for the visitors to McDiarmid Park.
However, the pressure was on Johnson's men after the red card to Jeggo just three minutes into the second half. Jeggo went in to a 50-50 challenge with St Johnstone's Connor McLennan where he appeared to win the ball first, but referee Craig Napier quickly brandished a red card for the midfielder and was not given the opportunity to review the incident by Chris Graham in the VAR room.
That sparked a furious reaction from the Hibs boss after the full-time whistle as he told BBC Sportsound: "I didn't think it was a red card."I am really disappointed.
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