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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.

On a lighter note, I just saw a picture of our disabled section the other night and they have a banner saying “sit down and sing for Motherwell” kudos to them, outstanding banner 👍

I"m OK with not releasing anything at this stage. I've never been a fan of the weekly "we're releasing a statement and demanding discussions with the SFA" missives from the OF. JBA has been pretty good at communicating the club's opinion on these matters. Of course, if you're a Well Society member and not happy with their current stance, no harm in contacting them to air your view and ask them if they plan to do anything.

Drat!....that's a typo.....meant to say Priestman!! 🤪🤪🤪🤪

I am really disappointed in the Well Society didn't release anything at all about this to get the ball rolling its a bit too late now very very poor if you ask me ment to be to voice of the club but nothing not a peep.

Yes Its in the Dallas DNA. Beaton must be a 1st. cousin.

So ward is a gem now , make up your mind.

If he were to go there, at least he knows he"ll get all the dodgy decisions going for him. No change there!