In the aftermath of Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup semi-final, Danny Rohl has expressed his bewilderment over why Auston Trusty was not dismissed for striking Jack Butland on the head.

The incident occurred when Trusty, a Celtic defender, made contact with the Rangers goalkeeper shortly before halftime at Hampden Park, after Butland had secured a loose ball.

Referee Nick Walsh opted to issue a yellow card for the offense, a decision that was upheld by VAR official Steven McLean.

Rangers supporters were also incensed by a separate incident involving Anthony Ralston, who was not given a second yellow card for a handball that resulted in a penalty goal for Rangers. In response, the club released a statement criticizing the consistency of refereeing in Scottish football, citing “key incidents” during the match.

Following discussions with the Scottish Football Association (SFA) to seek clarification on these decisions, Rangers stated they remain “unsatisfied with the explanation of the referee’s decision” on Trusty’s foul, the implementation of the Laws of the Game, and the thoroughness of the VAR review.

Danny Rohl shelters under a hood during a Rangers training session on Wednesday

Rangers boss Rohl speaks to the media about Europa League clash with Roma

Rohl admits he still can’t understand why Austin Trusty wasn’t sent off for kick to Jack Butland’s head

Speaking publicly for the first time since the meeting with the SFA, head coach Rohl reiterated his confusion over why Trusty’s action did not merit a red card.

‘I think we spoke about two different situations,’ said the German. ‘It was the handball with the yellow card, or maybe the second yellow card. And then, of course, it was the kick against the head for Jack.

‘I think we always have two sides. The referee has their side and they are looking for the rules.

‘We have our sides, how we see something. For me, it doesn’t matter how – if there is a kick against the head, you have to be really careful what you are doing there.This is maybe for me a little bit too difficult to understand. For me, it doesn’t matter if it’s from the side or the front.

‘A kick against the head is always dangerous because you could get an injury from your opponent. This is a little bit difficult. But the handball, okay, there are so many rules with the handball. It’s this angle, it’s this angle. But the tackle was difficult to understand.

‘But, again, we got the red card. We tried our best and, after 90 minutes, you must say, even with the red card, we took it well. But it was still not enough.’

Last year, then manager Philippe Clement distanced himself for a club statement demanding that Willie Collum no longer officiated at their matches.

That followed a flashpoint in an Old Firm game when Collum, who was the VAR and is now head of referees, didn’t alert match referee Walsh to a potential handball by Celtic’s Alistair Johnston. If later emerged that there had been an offside in the build-up.

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Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh sheltered under a brolly while taking in the training session

Asked if he endorsed the club’s statement on Monday, Rohl replied: ‘This is another good thing about this club, that we have people who support me with some reactions.

‘This game is done, we cannot change it. But I hope in the future there are some good decisions on our side.

‘This is football and there is always pressure.

‘My players have to make good decisions, I have to make good decisions and the refs try to make the best decisions.

‘But we are just human and sometimes we make the wrong decisions, and after the game we would change it if we could. But, after a game, this is easy to say.

‘I just think it is always important that you are strong with your decisions.’

Rohl’s side face Roma in the Europa League at Ibrox on Thursday night, with the team yet to earn a point from their three opening games.

The 36-year-old revealed he is now in the process of gathering his findings from his first few weeks at the club which he will put to the hierarchy after Sunday’s trip to Dundee.

Rangers manager Rohl is feeling confident despite defeat to Celtic last Sunday

‘After the first two or three weeks, I (will) have all my notes together and, during the international break, we will talk about what were my first impressions.

‘I will give my feedback on some topics. This is very important.

‘I will need more than three weeks to know more and more.

‘Even now, some players haven’t been able to show what they can do maybe.

‘And it is important that I try to give everyone a chance.

‘Some players have had more chances than others at the moment and others have had to wait.

‘But I am sure we will make good decisions for the future.’