In the match at Ibrox, Fotheringham was sent off after a tackle on Nico Raskin.

Despite winning the ball, his studs caught the midfielder in the follow-through, resulting in a VAR-reviewed red card.

St Johnstone and some former referees deemed the decision harsh.

Bobby Madden, a former official, described it as "bonkers."

Ex-Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher also questioned the call, stating on Sky Sports' Ref Watch: "He gets the ball definitely, follows through, catches him on the shin.

"But I don't know what he's meant to do."

However, other pundits saw the rationale behind the decision.

Tim Sherwood said: "Possibly red, yeah.

"I'll give him the benefit of the doubt with the slide because of the weather, but I think he definitely knows what he's doing."

Jay Bothroyd agreed with this assessment.

The incident left St Johnstone with ten men during their heavy defeat.

The split opinions highlight the ongoing debates surrounding VAR decisions and their impact on the game, with Fotheringham's dismissal a focal point.