Former Scotland captain Christian Dailly says Scott Brown gets away with more on the pitch because he plays for Celtic.
In his special League Cup final preview in Saturday’s Courier, former Dundee United man Dailly says Brown “plays on the edge” and would face a tougher time from referees if he played outside Scotland.
Describing the current Scotland captain as the Hoops’ “most important player”, he says: “Brown certainly seems to be getting away with tackles others don’t. He plays right on the edge.
“He could only get away with it at Celtic. And he wouldn’t get away with it in any other country, in any other league.
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“Just look at the difference in how referees treat his tackles in Europe.”
But he adds: “What I would say though, is that it’s a huge boost for Celtic that he isn’t suspended.
“He’s their most important player and United will need to find a way of making sure he doesn’t have everything his own way.”
Brown hit the headlines again this week when he was pictured apparently worse for wear after a night out in Edinburgh.
However, he is expected to lead out his team in Sunday’s final, when Celtic will be the strong favourites to claim the first trophy of the season.
For more cup final build-up, see our special eight-page pullout in Saturday’s Courier.