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 👍

[Kmcalpin]

2 hours ago, andalg said:

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 !

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. 

[Toxteth O'Grady]

https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/news/a-scottish-fa-statement/?rid=13929

I did wonder if something like this might happen 

[wellfan]

10 minutes ago, Toxteth O'Grady said:

https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/news/a-scottish-fa-statement/?rid=13929

I did wonder if something like this might happen 

Sweep, sweep, the wagons have circled. 

[Spiderpig]

14 minutes ago, Toxteth O'Grady said:

https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/news/a-scottish-fa-statement/?rid=13929

I did wonder if something like this might happen 

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.

[texanwellfan]

3 minutes ago, Toxteth O'Grady said:

https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/news/a-scottish-fa-statement/?rid=13929

I did wonder if something like this might happen 

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. 

[Orinoco]

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. 

 

[stv]

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. 

[weeyin]

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.