Ireland vs Israel referee blasted over 'unacceptable' response to West Brom star Jayson Molumby

Referee Harm Osmers didn't follow protocol after West Bromwich Albion's Jayson Molumby raised concerns in Israel vs Ireland.

That is according to Keith Hackett, who shared his views exclusively to West Brom News after Sunday's Nations League game.

Ireland ran out 3-0 winners over Israel, in a game that was shrouded in controversy before a ball was even kicked.

Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu made the decision to boycott the match, while no handshakes took place between both sets of players prior to kick-off.

The Irish players had seen significant calls to boycott the two games entirely, but did end up deciding to go ahead with Sunday's clash.

However, further fallout from the game continues, and it relates to a serious alleged racist chanting towards Ireland striker Adam Idah.

What did Jayson Molumby raise to the referee in Israel vs Ireland?

As detailed in a report from The Irish Times, the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) are reviewing video evidence of alleged racist chants towards Idah.

The chanting is alleged to have taken place prior to half-time, with the game taking place in Debrecen, Hungary.

It's alleged that Molumby picked up on the chants and asked referee Osmers, as well as fourth official Florian Exner, to "listen".

But, due to Molumby not explicitly state that a racial incident was allegedly occurring, and with the officials said to have heard nothing, it wasn't followed up on.

The FAI claim that the UEFA delegate at the game made it clear an investigation wasn't going to happen in relation to Molumby's complaint due to correct protocols not being followed.

Former PGMOL chief Hackett isn't happy with how this situation was handled by the officials, and particularly the referee.

"The allegations of racial comments by Israel supporters should have been acted upon by the match referee once reported to him," he said.

"Failure to act is frankly unacceptable. The authorities through the competition disciplinary department MUST investigate.

"These unacceptable chants must be stopped. It cannot be overlooked because so-called protocols have not been followed."

But what are the FAI now going to do in terms of evidence collecting, and how is Idah said to be feeling after this situation?

Did Idah hear alleged racist chanting in Israel vs Ireland?

With Ireland and Israel scheduled to play again on 4 October, this matter won't be resolved before then if Ireland do find what they believe is evidence of racist chanting.

That will require any evidence to be sent to UEFA, and then they would then have to launch their own investigation.

As detailed in the aforementioned report from The Irish Times, Ireland analysts will be utilising pitchside microphones and stadium footage in their review.

The FAI have revealed that Idah himself isn't sure whether or not he heard racist chanting.

Thankfully, Ireland have stated that the Swansea City man is "unaffected" by the situation.