BBC pundit and ex-Rangers star brands Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard's penalty 'selfish' and 'disrespecful'
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The Frenchman chipped his spot kick down the middle of the goal to put Celtic 2-0 up on Hearts at Hampden – sparking an angry reaction from Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon, who was booked for throwing the ball in the direction of the celebrating striker.
Speaking on BBC Sportsound, Neil McCann said: “I can understand [Craig Gordon’s reaction].
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"It’s not because Celtic have gone two-nil up. That’s his [former] team mate and that’s why Craig has reacted like that.
"That was a little bit cheeky.”
Fellow pundit Billy Dodds added: “How cheeky can you get in a pressurised situation? Craig Gordon isn't happy - goalkeepers don't like that. That is exquisite from Odsonne Edouard. Against his former team-mate as well.”