The former Celtic striker was stunned to see Rangers awarded a spot-kick in Paisley after Sam Ramos tackled Penrice inside the box.

Kris Boyd had admitted he wasn't convinced there was enough contact, with Ramos looking to have flicked Penrice on the foot.

Boyd said: "Does he potentially stand on his foot? Yes. Is there potential for a touch on the thigh? Yes.

"But, for me, I'm not so sure it is enough to give a penalty.

"But we can't criticise referees for not making decisions, then when they do, still criticise them."

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But Sutton was adamant the incident should not have resulted in a penalty.

He groaned: "We can criticise referees if they make the wrong decision.

"We all felt that was the wrong decision.

"There has to be sufficient contact.

"James Penrice has played Nick Walsh like a piccolo there. He absolutely has.

"I mean, how much contact is there, if any. Absolutely minimal.

"It's just not a penalty, let's not hide behind clear and obvious, that is not a penalty."