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England has far superior technology in use for VAR, professional referees that use it well and very rarely make a mistake, decisions are explained by the refs to the crowd as they happen. Compare this with the incompetent amateurs who take no reasponsibility or accountabillity, explain nothing running the poundshop Var in Scotland and its no wonder its a shitshow.

Nobody should have to suffer abuse in any way shape or form however this is all on the cloak and dagger SFA thats ment to be running a professional league but doing it so so amateurly its embarassing. Maybe they should make the Referee and Var teams available after a game to speak about certain decsions so we can all hear why it was made. its time the SFA put hands in pocket and refs went full time? Something needs to be done cause week after week we are seeing so much similar events happen on the pitch where one is a Red card and one isnt there is no level playing field its all over the place. This wont end cause what ever the outcome on Saturday its going to make Wednesday night seem timid.

VAR is to blame, not the officials. They are given basic tools to their jobs and then have to make a call on decisions from poor angles and poor cameras. It should never have been introduced into our game until we had the infrastructure. But here we are. Imagine the fallout if Rangers were in Hearts position on Wednesday. I also agree with their statement on the hysteria around this. The statement we put out today was poor regarding our game being a joke. That is very harsh, considering the EPL announced today that 29 mistakes have been made by VAR down there this season and they have about 100 cameras per game and a far more advanced system than us. No conspiracies, no dodgy refs, this is essentially down to a poor VAR system that doesn’t work.

I agree about VAR officials being the main culprits From a purely human psychology perspective, it was easier for Beaton to award the pen knowing Hearts could still win the title at the weekend vs. knocking it back and effectively handing to to Hearts. I watched the Arsenal game live that everyone was comparing this one to. The late VAR decision was critical for both teams. Arsenal, because it would have a direct impact on their title challenge. West Ham, because it would have a direct impact on their relegation battle. The VAR officials reviewed it in great detail before asking the ref to watch. Then they had him review it in great detail. Then after he made the decision - which looked to be correct under the current laws - the reasoning was made known to the fans. I still want VAR punted, but at least they followed a sensible process in that game.

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Not that I feel in any way sorry for Beaton but my target in all this is Dallas. No one other than this clown saw anything and it was him in Beatons ear that made him go to the monitor. I heard it mentioned by someone on the radio that he’s put Beaton in an impossible position. I can only imagine things would be 100 times worse for him if he went to the monitor and knocked it back. regardless of all this, and regardless of his thinking, Beaton should have been strong enough to say it wasn’t…. Or take longer than the 15secs he took to check properly

I get what you’re saying but regardless of how bad decisions are in a game there is no justification whatsoever for that to lead to the man’s home and family having to live in fear of some thug harming them or damaging their home. i do agree 100% our officiating/VAR needs help to drastically improve. Having said that though, how fkn difficult is it to understand and implement “only get involved for clear and obvious error” no wild cries for handball pk from the Celtic fans or the Celtic players. It’s not 100% certain it is handball. Why the fk did VAR poke their nose in? I blame them more than Beaton. they put him in an impossible Position such that whatever call he goes with, he’s going to get crucified

Certainty the Block E bois will get the blame

Expectations certainly shift during a season. After SK left and JBA arrived, we'd have been delighted to be offered 4th or 5th. Now we're all desperate to get 4th (and support Dunfermline in the final).

Aye, any harrassment or threats to officials is obviously wrong. We know who the main perpetrators are most weeks though, with all their statements, letters and demands to meet officials. It seems like only yesterday Ally McCoist was demanding to know the names of the SFA panel members who imposed a transfer ban on his beloved club. The SFA have their narrative now, and will be hiding behind it as this plays out.

Did it flash thru Mr Beatons mind that is may happen even worse if he didn't give the penalty . So he gave it even though a concensus of pundits and other football figures are adiment that it wasn’t.

That is one pathetic statement. Its ok for Celtic managers to speak directly with officials to criticise or openly question them live on tv, but pundits cant? Also banning pundits for saying what the majority think about standards. VAR decisions cant be subjective. Clear and Obvious!! Obviously threats to officials is so wrong. But remind me which clubs fans is most guilty of this and because of that these officials are now compelled to side with them at all costs because they dont want hassle. Several officials are known to he compromised by this yet keep getting put in charge of Celtic games. SFA is not fit for purpose.

That’s probably a big part of the issue. Referees get pressurized so much, dare i say it, by Celtic and Rangers, that their decisions are influenced by it, be that consciously or subconsciously. That might be considered as Mind games by the clubs but when it carries on over into their private life, family members and home, that crossing way over the line. not really sure what can be done about that as it is more a reflection of the dregs in our society.

A problem entirely of their own making, i assume its not the Celtic fans allegedly harrassing Beaton, which is totally unacceprable under any circumstances. So why does Beaton keep getting Celtic games given the issues involving him. The statement condems everyone else but fails to mention any intention to resolve the main issue, ie incompetent match and Var officials continuously getting decisions wrong.

Im trying to convince myself that it doesn’t matter tomorrow . We’ve had a great season and either 4th or 5th I’m delighted with how the overall season has been . In reality desperate for a win , Keep it tight , keep the ball and take our chances . Really want to end on a high - no less than we all deserve .

Sweep, sweep, the wagons have circled.

https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/news/a-scottish-fa-statement/?rid=13929 I did wonder if something like this might happen

It does look like that. While you often hear new managers talking about "laying foundations" and other corporate lingo, JBA and the Board seem have to been implementing some actual strategies and ideas to do exactly that. You always want a manager to leave a club in a better state, and even if he does go in the summer, there is no doubt he has done that.

Our record away to Hibs is decent. 7 out the last 10 we've got a draw or a win.

The gaffer

Thats my take too. We need to build on current success and take that forward to even out troughs and peaks. JBA will move on be it on Sunday or 2027. Its reassuring that the club is preparing for that event.

My mates have been into the club shop and advise that the replicas have no sponsors. Blemish free!

I read a range of online newspapers from the Guardian to the National and the Telegraph. That doesn't mean to say I believe any or all of them. All have political bias to a degree. There has been talk on these boards of Celtic and conspiracy theories. This article reflects that to some degree. If other relevant articles appear in other rags then I would post them too. I do not post articles on politics per se and do not intend to. Not my thing. In general I'm healthily sceptical of all media sources.

With Daws being promoted, and clearly far more involved behind the scenes than many of us probably realised, it seems pretty clear to me that the club is laying the groundwork for JBA’s eventual departure and replacement. What’s encouraging is the apparent focus on internal continuity and structure, and preserving our new model over the longer term.