New rule changes introduced for Scottish Premiership benefit Celtic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 2:50 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
New rules affecting the Scottish Premiership have been announced by SFA Referees Chief Willie Collum, aimed at improving the game for clubs and supporters, particularly Celtic. Key changes include the ability for VAR to rescind a second yellow card if deemed a mistake, and the introduction of a five-second limit on throw-ins. Additionally, players being substituted must leave the pitch within ten seconds, or the incoming player must wait a minute. These adjustments are expected to reduce time-wasting strategies commonly used by away teams at Celtic Park.
- •New VAR protocol allows review of second yellow cards.
- •Five-second limit for throw-ins aims to speed up play.
- •Substituted players must exit within ten seconds.
- •Changes target time-wasting tactics by visiting teams.
- •Celtic supporters generally welcome the rule adjustments.
- 2:50 PMYahoo Sports — New rule changes will benefit both Celtic and our support
"Some new interesting rule changes have came into force for the new upcoming Scottish Premiership campaign, and they are ones that could be of great benefit to both Celtic and the supporters…18th Jan...
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