Here's why the Celtic Park “missing time” theory is absolute garbage.
thecelticblog.com
When a result is controversial, fans reach for any technical loophole — and this article dismantles the "missing time" myth using the cold logic of rules, evidence, and motivated reasoning.
Motivated ReasoningConfirmation BiasNullification TheoryProcedural Justice
Theory Briefing
- Celtic's win over Hearts stands despite a pitch invasion, yet a viral '30 missing seconds' claim threatens to overshadow it.
- Motivated reasoning drives fans to latch onto procedural loopholes when they can't accept an on-field outcome.
- The article systematically debunks the claim by showing match-timing rules leave no valid grounds to overturn the result.