“I HAD TO TELL THE REFEREE ‘WELL-DONE’ — HE WAS CELTIC’S BEST PLAYER TONIGHT!” — STEPHEN ROBINSON LAUNCHES STUNNING ATTACK AFTER CELTIC’S 3-0 WIN OVER ABERDEEN

Celtic may have walked away from Celtic Park with another convincing three points, but the biggest talking point after their 3-0 victory over Aberdeen was not the scoreline.

It was the referee.

Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson was reportedly furious with several decisions during the match and did not hold back in his assessment afterwards, delivering a sarcastic message that is certain to fuel debate among Scottish football supporters.

“I had to tell the referee ‘well-done’ — he was Celtic’s best player tonight,” Robinson was quoted as saying after the final whistle.

The remark immediately turned the spotlight away from Celtic’s dominant performance and towards the officiating, with Robinson appearing to suggest that the referee played a major role in the outcome.

Celtic entered the match looking to maintain their perfect start to the league campaign, while Aberdeen arrived at Celtic Park desperate for a response after losing their previous two league matches.

Instead, the visitors endured another difficult evening.

Celtic needed only 14 minutes to break the deadlock.

Camilo Durán found the back of the net to give the hosts an early advantage and immediately put Aberdeen on the back foot. The goal settled any nerves inside Celtic Park and allowed Martin O’Neill’s side to take control of the contest.

Aberdeen struggled to deal with Celtic’s attacking pressure, and the home side continued to create opportunities.

The second goal eventually arrived through Benjamin Nygren in the 34th minute.

At 2-0 down, Aberdeen desperately needed to reach half-time without conceding again. They could not.

Deep into first-half stoppage time, Yang Hyun-Jun added Celtic’s third, sending the home supporters into the break in complete celebration.

Celtic had effectively settled the contest inside 45 minutes.

But while Celtic supporters enjoyed what appeared to be another statement victory, Robinson’s frustration was growing.

The Aberdeen manager had already spoken before the match about the importance of focusing on what his team could control. In his pre-match press conference, Robinson had specifically stressed that Aberdeen needed to concentrate on their own performance rather than officials.

That makes his reported post-match comments even more striking.

Rather than simply accepting the defeat, Robinson turned his attention towards the referee and questioned the decisions made during the game.

The sarcastic “well-done” comment was particularly brutal.

By describing the referee as Celtic’s “best player”, Robinson effectively suggested that the officiating had been heavily tilted in favour of the Glasgow giants.

Whether supporters agree with him is another matter entirely.

Celtic’s three goals were all scored from open play, and the result ultimately reflected a hugely impressive first-half performance from the hosts. Celtic were clinical, aggressive and significantly more dangerous in the final third.

However, football matches are often remembered for controversy as much as goals, and Robinson’s comments have now given supporters another debate to have.

For Aberdeen, the defeat leaves them with plenty to think about.

They had already suffered a 1-0 defeat to Rangers on Sunday, meaning the trip to Celtic Park represented another extremely difficult test. Instead of stopping the slide, Aberdeen left Glasgow having conceded three more goals without finding the net themselves.

Celtic, meanwhile, continue to look formidable domestically.

The victory keeps their perfect league start intact and provides another reminder of the gap between the defending champions and Aberdeen at this stage of the campaign.

Yet the post-match conversation is unlikely to be entirely about Celtic’s football.

Robinson’s extraordinary swipe at the referee has ensured that the officials will be discussed long after the final whistle.

And that is precisely why the Aberdeen manager’s comment is already attracting so much attention.

Calling the referee Celtic’s “best player” after a 3-0 defeat was never going to pass quietly.

For Celtic supporters, it will likely be dismissed as frustration from an Aberdeen manager whose side were simply outplayed.

For Aberdeen supporters, however, Robinson’s comments may reinforce their belief that some of the crucial decisions did not go their way.

Either way, the controversy has given what looked like a routine Celtic victory another storyline.

Celtic got the three points.

Aberdeen got another defeat.

But Stephen Robinson has ensured that the referee, rather than the three Celtic goals, is now at the centre of the post-match discussion.

Celtic may have walked away from Celtic Park with another convincing three points, but the biggest talking point after their 3-0 victory over Aberdeen was not the scoreline.

It was the referee.

Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson was reportedly furious with several decisions during the match and did not hold back in his assessment afterwards, delivering a sarcastic message that is certain to fuel debate among Scottish football supporters.

“I had to tell the referee ‘well-done’ — he was Celtic’s best player tonight,” Robinson was quoted as saying after the final whistle.

The remark immediately turned the spotlight away from Celtic’s dominant performance and towards the officiating, with Robinson appearing to suggest that the referee played a major role in the outcome.

Celtic entered the match looking to maintain their perfect start to the league campaign, while Aberdeen arrived at Celtic Park desperate for a response after losing their previous two league matches.

Instead, the visitors endured another difficult evening.

Celtic needed only 14 minutes to break the deadlock.

Camilo Durán found the back of the net to give the hosts an early advantage and immediately put Aberdeen on the back foot. The goal settled any nerves inside Celtic Park and allowed Martin O’Neill’s side to take control of the contest.

Aberdeen struggled to deal with Celtic’s attacking pressure, and the home side continued to create opportunities.

The second goal eventually arrived through Benjamin Nygren in the 34th minute.

At 2-0 down, Aberdeen desperately needed to reach half-time without conceding again. They could not.

Deep into first-half stoppage time, Yang Hyun-Jun added Celtic’s third, sending the home supporters into the break in complete celebration.

Celtic had effectively settled the contest inside 45 minutes.

But while Celtic supporters enjoyed what appeared to be another statement victory, Robinson’s frustration was growing.

The Aberdeen manager had already spoken before the match about the importance of focusing on what his team could control. In his pre-match press conference, Robinson had specifically stressed that Aberdeen needed to concentrate on their own performance rather than officials.

That makes his reported post-match comments even more striking.

Rather than simply accepting the defeat, Robinson turned his attention towards the referee and questioned the decisions made during the game.

The sarcastic “well-done” comment was particularly brutal.

By describing the referee as Celtic’s “best player”, Robinson effectively suggested that the officiating had been heavily tilted in favour of the Glasgow giants.

Whether supporters agree with him is another matter entirely.

Celtic’s three goals were all scored from open play, and the result ultimately reflected a hugely impressive first-half performance from the hosts. Celtic were clinical, aggressive and significantly more dangerous in the final third.

However, football matches are often remembered for controversy as much as goals, and Robinson’s comments have now given supporters another debate to have.

For Aberdeen, the defeat leaves them with plenty to think about.

They had already suffered a 1-0 defeat to Rangers on Sunday, meaning the trip to Celtic Park represented another extremely difficult test. Instead of stopping the slide, Aberdeen left Glasgow having conceded three more goals without finding the net themselves.

Celtic, meanwhile, continue to look formidable domestically.

The victory keeps their perfect league start intact and provides another reminder of the gap between the defending champions and Aberdeen at this stage of the campaign.

Yet the post-match conversation is unlikely to be entirely about Celtic’s football.

Robinson’s extraordinary swipe at the referee has ensured that the officials will be discussed long after the final whistle.

And that is precisely why the Aberdeen manager’s comment is already attracting so much attention.

Calling the referee Celtic’s “best player” after a 3-0 defeat was never going to pass quietly.

For Celtic supporters, it will likely be dismissed as frustration from an Aberdeen manager whose side were simply outplayed.

For Aberdeen supporters, however, Robinson’s comments may reinforce their belief that some of the crucial decisions did not go their way.

Either way, the controversy has given what looked like a routine Celtic victory another storyline.

Celtic got the three points.

Aberdeen got another defeat.

But Stephen Robinson has ensured that the referee, rather than the three Celtic goals, is now at the centre of the post-match discussion.