Marcus Fraser blasts Rangers penalty call as St Mirren defender opens up on missed chances

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Marcus Fraser was in disbelief at the penalty call that helped Rangers beat the Buddies at Ibrox.St Mirren went behind early in Glasgow but steadied the ship before Antonio Colak went down in the box under pressure from Declan Gallagher.Referee Nick Walsh was adamant it was a spot kick, with James Tavernier doubling the hosts lead at a crucial point in their Premiership clash on Saturday.But gutted Saints defender Fraser was confident his teammate got the ball first.Fraser told Renfrewshire Live Sport: “You know when you come to these places you have to ride your luck and defensively be 100 per cent in every aspect.“For me, I couldn’t believe he gave it to be honest.“I was behind Dec, I didn’t have the clearest view by any means, but I think Dec touches the ball.“I just don’t think you get them.

Colak went down like a second after and I couldn’t believe he pointed to the spot.“Those are the things you need to go for you to stay in the game.

The manager stressed before the game that if we went 1-0 up or 1-0 down the game plan stays the same. We don’t go away from that.“He (the referee) obviously thought there was contact.

He was telling us to get away or else he’d show a card. As I say, I could not believe he gave it.“We got to half-time but then when it goes to three there are gaps and a wee bit of tiredness crept in.