‘Brother Beaton to the rescue’ ‘Predictable is an understatement’ Fans respond to John Hartson’s three word tweet

John Hartson didn’t have to reference the match, when he tweeted ‘there’s a shock’ everyone knew the match he was referring to.

In the 85th minute of a goal-less match there is one team more likely to get a penalty than any other.

Some referees will be hesitant about such a late award, err on the side of caution but not John Beaton. The man from Bellshill has a long track record going back to a Scottish Cup tie against Albion Rovers of making a certain type of decision.

Peak Beaton was in December 2018 when he watched Alfredo Morelos attack Scott Brown, Ryan Christie and Tony Ralston with Beaton even reaching for a yellow card.

Under pressure from fans Peter Lawwell issued the standard statement calling for an explanation of the decisions. After tea and biscuits and a recall of the events of July 2012 the Celtic CEO never raised his voice again.

Beaton and Bobby Madden were both inspired by another Lanarkshire referee, Hugh Dallas. Tomorrow Madden takes charge of Celtic v Hearts, in Matchday 15 it will be the fourth time he has refereed Ange Postecoglou’s side. Ian Bankier is ‘deeply concerned’ but on mute.

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