Hughes questions handball verdict

Hughes was upset by some crucial refereeing decisions

Falkirk boss John Hughes accepted his side had been beaten by a fantastic performance from Celtic winger Aiden McGeady in the 4-0 SPL defeat.

But the Bairns boss wondered what might have been had referee Dougie McDonald ruled Ryan Conroy had handled a Gerard Aafjes header on the line.

"I need to see it on the television," Hughes said.

"But from what I have been told it was a stonewall handball and that really changes the game."

The game was delicately balanced at 1-0 when Aafjes header appeared to strike Conroy's right arm on the line preventing a certain Falkirk equaliser.

From what I have been told it was a stonewall handball and that really changes the game Falkirk manager John Hughes

Scott McDonald had given Celtic an early lead from the penalty spot and McGeady added three more.

Two of the Celtic winger's goals came in the second-half after Falkirk were reduced to ten men when Darren Barr was red-carded for a second bookable offence

"We had a right go and maybe played a little bit open but we had nothing to lose," Hughes continued.

"The way we have been playing, I like to come to these places and try to express ourselves."