Steven MacLean thought he was offside prior to goal against Celtic
Replays later showed the veteran striker had been played onside by Celtic full-back Anthony Ralston, allowing St Johnstone to take a 1-0 lead.
MacLean, like his manager, wasn’t fully aware of Ralston’s positioning and only put the ball in the back of the net to ‘mess about’.
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Hide AdWright said: “Steven being as honest as he is, said he was only messing about when he put it in.
“He thought he was offside, I did, but it was the right decision because Ralston I think is right on the touchline.
“So just as well he scored.”
Celtic fought back to claim a point thanks to a Callum McGregor goal ten minutes from time.