Referee Beaton under police surveillance, says SFA
Summary
The Scottish Football Association (SFA) said referee John Beaton and his family spent a night under police protection after his personal details were shared online. This followed criticism of a penalty decision he made during Celtic’s win over Motherwell. The SFA called for calm and urged people to stop blaming referees for match results.Key Facts
- Referee John Beaton faced online sharing of his personal details after a penalty decision in a Celtic vs. Motherwell game.
- Beaton and his family were protected by police overnight because of safety concerns.
- The penalty helped Celtic secure a 3-2 win and stay close to Hearts in the Scottish Premiership title race.
- The SFA condemned attacks on referees and thanked Police Scotland for their quick response.
- The SFA said criticism and blaming referees have created a dangerous environment for officials.
- They noted referees make mistakes like players and managers do, but the response should not threaten safety.
- The SFA said officials should not have to fear for their families or stay isolated for protection.
- They called on media, clubs, players, and fans to stop fueling hostility towards referees.
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