Motherwell v Celtic 13/05/2026

[bobbybingo]

Leaving the corruption angle aside, maybe someone will eventually get round to asking Willy Collum why John Beaton continues to be given so many high profile games, despite repeatedly demonstrating he can't actually referee a football match without VAR being there to 'correct' his mistakes. In our games alone:

Pittodrie: missed 2 red cards.

Parkhead: missed a penalty and red card.

Tonight: missed a penalty.

That's assuming VAR got all those decisions correct, of course. If they didn't, that means Beaton is incapable of standing by his own calls and can't tell right from wrong. Either way, he's worse than useless.

 

 

 

[pretzel]

It's refreshing to see Beaton and Dallas getting called out far and wide, we don't usually get that type of exposure.

It's also laughable that Celtic fans are actually creating AI and photoshop images of the incident, so much so that SNS Group have had to put out a statement. 

What a coward Beaton is btw, what annoys me more is that it was our throw in at the edge of their box that he awarded to them which allowed them to get up the pitch. In Collum's latest apology video he keeps talking about rushed decisions (ironically the one of ours against Falkirk) and then this happens unsurprisingly. Then he sees a pitch invasion and can't get off the pitch quick enough. 

[grizzlyg]

42 minutes ago, 0Neils40yarder said:

Well done you...on an evening where there is so much to talk about, you think this is even worth a dig at the young lads down there? Geez peace

If you dont think we played well then, as someone who hasn't seen as much this season as Id have liked to, I can only assume you've been spoilt rotten this year. 

I said to someone sitting close by during the match that after 40 years of watching our team, I dont think I'll ever get used to seeing us play this way. I thought we were terrific.

On the penalty, 2 things...did Beaton give himself enough time to really scrutinise the evidence? Would he have been so quick to give us it at the other end?

My answer to both questions is a solid 'naw'

You obviously haven't read all my posts as I have said plenty about the game.   I also gave the lads loads of praise for their tifo display.

I think I am entitled to give an opinion about the flares, ask anyone that is sitting in the hunter last night.  It's also going to be another fine from the league.

But hey pal its all about opinions so fair do's

COYW

[Spiderpig]

2 minutes ago, bobbybingo said:

Leaving the corruption angle aside, maybe someone will eventually get round to asking Willy Collum why John Beaton continues to be given so many high profile games, despite repeatedly demonstrating he can't actually referee a football match without VAR being there to 'correct' his mistakes. In our games alone:

Pittodrie: missed 2 red cards.

Parkhead: missed a penalty and red card.

Tonight: missed a penalty.

That's assuming VAR got all those decisions correct, of course. If they didn't, that means Beaton is incapable of standing by his own calls and can't tell right from wrong. Either way, he's worse than useless.

 

 

 

As bad as beaton is, its not a one man issue, the whole cosy corrupt SFA clique are culpable. The incompetent referreeing, poundshop VAR technology, blatant lies to try to justify the dodgy calls and a complete lack of responsibility or accountabillity.

Then you add in a pandering and compliant media concerning everything regarding  the uglies at the expense of the other 40 pro clubs and you have the perfect shitstorm that is Scottish football all based on the the tell tale question of "what school did you go to" its a national embarrasment.

Nothing will change unless the other clubs grow a set and start to call out whats going on and start to hold the SFA to account, im not holding my breath on that happening though.

[grizzlyg]

Apparently Beaton decided to even the score as he felt guilty about having to give Maeda a yellow card.....an event more rarer than me telling a funny joke ( well..maybe not...🤪🤪)

[Richie]

...An overdue yellow at that

[WellHighlander]

Penalty incident aside, some of our supporters really need a reality check.

JBA has given us a team to be exceptionally proud of, regardless of how it ends.

We outplayed a Celtic team for large parts of last night's contest - and this is a team chasing a title.

Celtic's first goal was simply a  moment of good fortune and an exceptional finish. The second was wonder strike.

Yes, the season has not ended how we hoped and yes we may not get European football, but please look at the bigger picture.

A squad that now has several very valuable assets - not all will be sold in the summer, but those who do go should fetch a more than decent fee, securing not only our short-term, but long-term future.

A brand of football that many in the league envy - and so far distanced from what's been served up over the past few seasons.

Crowds on the rise and a proper connection between club and its supporters.

All of the above forms a very solid foundation and while JBA will be a wanted man, he will depart with us in good health both on and off the field, so much so we could entice some real managerial talent.

Look at others in and around us. Hibernian may yet get fourth, but financially they are in a mess. Falkirk will be under pressure to repeat their efforts this season, and will likely have to do so losing one or two vital players from their squad. Aberdeen are in transition - a bloated squad full of under-achievers on big wages. Dundee, Dundee Utd and Kilmarnock will all undergo a turnover of players this summer, as will St Mirren should they stay up. St Johnstone have momentum and should compete, but for them consolidation will be the main aim.

We have a wonderful opportunity to build on the foundations of this season. There is money in the bank, with more coming.

European football would be an attractive proposition for any targets, but I don't think it's a deal breaker.

JBA will have learned a lot from these last couple of months. Injuries haven't helped, and neither has a few players having a dip in form at an important stage of the season, but when you play all season at the intensity JBA wants, it's only natural some players will begin to feel the effects.

A top six finish, a cup semi-final, challenging for European football - all of us would have bitten a hand off if this scenario had been offered to us before the season started.

I think back to all the supporters at the start of the season who were critical of this style of play and how it would never work. Time and patience is in short supply in modern football, but for those who can't see what's being built then I feel sorry for you.

 

[Orinoco]

Ralstons foul throw being ignored then in the lead up?

Is Trusty going to be Slattery'd for his antics at the incident?

Should managers be having private conversations with Collum? Hows about full disclosure.

Our game is a laughing stock this morning. Heads should roll, but we know nothing will change in anycase.

Scunnered does not even cover it. 

 

 

[wellfan]

Being terrified of Celtic is not justification for cheating. If it appears an official is genuinely compromised, and there is ample evidence to suggest that is the case for many of them, then they should not be anywhere near Celtic games in the first place. The options cannot be either cheat or have your windows panned in. If that is the situation, they should be removed from officiating in the Premiership entirely until they can prove they are fit and competent to do the job. That would require competent leadership, accountability, and real change, which we clearly do not have at the SFA with chief clown Collum in charge.

[Richie]

The crux of it is that VAR has called the ref and a subsequent pen has been givien on the basis of unclear footage/still image evidence, with the additional criteria required for it to be punishable being ignored (Deliberately making body bigger).

[wellfan]

3 minutes ago, Richie said:

The crux of it is that VAR has called the ref and a subsequent pen has been givien on the basis of unclear footage/still image evidence, with the additional criteria required for it to be punishable being ignored (Deliberately making body bigger).

Yes, cheating. 

[well_said]

5 hours ago, Richie said:

Motherwell need to be raising the behaviour of the Celtic fans and also the conduct of their staff and players.

For the second time in a few weeks, they were actively celebrating with out of control, pitch-invading fans and stoking it up further.

The police should have had them off the park and up the tunnel.

Its getting to the point where we should seriously consider cordoning off areas of the stand until their fans can restrain themselves.

There are now multiple instances, over multiple years, of disorder and damage in that end from Celtic fans.

The club should make it clear the reason for it.

The police would have been celebrating with them.

[A Well Fan]

38 minutes ago, Orinoco said:

 

 

Should managers be having private conversations with Collum? Hows about full disclosure.

 

 

 

This decision isn't something that can wait for Collum's monthly excuses. They should be releasing the audio for it now