Motherwell v Celtic 13/05/2026

[mio]

Not one person at the time in the stadium or the viewing public saw that as a penalty. No one person had a clue why the match had stopped. There was no clear or obvious error. There’s a list of about 20 other things to argue it’s not a penalty. 

beaton and nepo baby Dallas deserve every single bit of criticism and both should be banned from ever officiating any more senior games. It’s not a one off for either of them, both have been totally incompetent for years.

And yes….. I’m still not over it

[Kmcalpin]

Article from the Daily Express which is pertinent to this discussion. I'm not one to get involved in politics on these pages, and make no comment but simply reposting an article. 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/snp-governments-strategic-partnership-sfa-37155095

 

[mfc88]

BBC gossip column stating the SFA are to back the decision on wednesday night. Unbelieveable, yet still so believable at the same time.

Have not heard one person that isnt of a green bias agree with it. About to make scottish football even more of a laughing stock if true and it becomes official.

[Richie]

They have to fudge some sort of justification.

It would be completely unpalatable for them to admit an error, given the ramifications of the decision.

[joewarkfanclub]

9 hours ago, Kmcalpin said:

Article from the Daily Express which is pertinent to this discussion. I'm not one to get involved in politics on these pages, and make no comment but simply reposting an article. 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/snp-governments-strategic-partnership-sfa-37155095

 

Happy to accept you have posted this in good faith, but not sure how an article from the Express helps the discourse? They are fervent anti SNP Brexiteers with an axe to grind.

They also mention in the article that similar schemes are in place in Germany and the Netherlands. So what agenda are the governments / FA in those countries following?

There are many faults in our game and with our government, but suggesting that there is some conspiracy between the SFA and SNP to ensure Celtic win the league (as the article does, not you personally) is some leap.

[numpty]

22 minutes ago, mfc88 said:

BBC gossip column stating the SFA are to back the decision on wednesday night. Unbelieveable, yet still so believable at the same time.

I mean, they kind of have to, and tbh I'm fine with that. Admitting an error that massively affects who wins your flagship competition would open a much bigger can of worms, both sporting and legal.

[mfc88]

10 minutes ago, numpty said:

I mean, they kind of have to, and tbh I'm fine with that. Admitting an error that massively affects who wins your flagship competition would open a much bigger can of worms, both sporting and legal.

Yeah can't disagree with that (although i'm not fine with it 😂).

Its just... how? 

I appreciate i/ we will always be biased towards our team. But that put to one side, the national reaction to it, including down in england, is not like anything we've had up here for as long as i can remember and the overwhelming majority are saying it was wildly wrong.

How can anyone have the brass neck to come out now and say it was right? Especially one who is in charge of a group of referees, none of which are selected for representing at a higher level. It's going to be an awful look.

[stv]

23 minutes ago, joewarkfanclub said:

Happy to accept you have posted this in good faith, but not sure how an article from the Express helps the discourse? They are fervent anti SNP Brexiteers with an axe to grind.

They also mention in the article that similar schemes are in place in Germany and the Netherlands. So what agenda are the governments / FA in those countries following?

There are many faults in our game and with our government, but suggesting that there is some conspiracy between the SFA and SNP to ensure Celtic win the league (as the article does, not you personally) is some leap.

Step off yer soapbox. Its obvious the SNP are in league with the Celik.  Their mps get freebies to attend Celik matches and even watch the games on the government I pads at our expense then ly about it.. No smoke without fire. 

[robsterwood]

36 minutes ago, stv said:

Step off yer soapbox. Its obvious the SNP are in league with the Celik.  Their mps get freebies to attend Celik matches and even watch the games on the government I pads at our expense then ly about it.. No smoke without fire. 

Some people are so paranoid. It's football. Let's keep politics out of football. It sounds like you have another agenda.

[stv]

5 minutes ago, robsterwood said:

Some people are so paranoid. It's football. Let's keep politics out of football. It sounds like you have another agenda.

Sorry forgot the sarcastic emoji 😉.  

No hidden agenda here. Move along.  Move along.

[MFCL84]

Maybe needs a separate thread, but posted here because of the topical relevance.

I feel that it is time for the Well Society and the club to call out the woeful state of officiating in the game. I don't expect that they could instigate any change by doing it alone, but should actively work with the other clubs within the league to put forward a case for change. 

Steelmen online no doubt has enough Well Society members to petition the society to ask that we try to get some form of cooperative movement from the clubs within the league to approach the football governing body about setting a plan for improvement.

Any thoughts?

[robsterwood]

56 minutes ago, stv said:

Sorry forgot the sarcastic emoji 😉.  

No hidden agenda here. Move along.  Move along.

Lol sorry 😞 

[andalg]

11 hours ago, Kmcalpin said:

Article from the Daily Express which is pertinent to this discussion. I'm not one to get involved in politics on these pages, and make no comment but simply reposting an article. 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/snp-governments-strategic-partnership-sfa-37155095

 

You cant say your'e not getting involved in politics then post a link to the Express which is the most politically biased newspaper in the country !

[Villageman]

13 hours ago, mio said:

Not one person at the time in the stadium or the viewing public saw that as a penalty. No one person had a clue why the match had stopped. There was no clear or obvious error. There’s a list of about 20 other things to argue it’s not a penalty. 

beaton and nepo baby Dallas deserve every single bit of criticism and both should be banned from ever officiating any more senior games. It’s not a one off for either of them, both have been totally incompetent for years.

And yes….. I’m still not over it

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

[Spit_It_Out]

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.

 

 

[weeyin]

26 minutes ago, Spit_It_Out said:

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.

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. 

[mio]

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 👍