The SFA have told Livingston that it was a mistake by John Beaton not to award them a penalty at Ibrox.
With the match level at 1-1 a shot from Tete Yeng was heading towards goal from 10 yards out.
Having crossed his body Manny Fernandez raised his left arm to deflect the ball away from goal.
‘MISTAKE’
Referee Ross Hardie decided to play on, in the VAR studio John Beaton and Chris Rae knew the seriousness of the situation. They knew about the campaign launched on the back of the Auston Trusty booking. The other issues ignored from the League Cup semi-final.
Beaton decided not to Apply the Laws of the Game.
The SFA have contacted Livingston about a mistake. No explanation has been given as to why Beaton and Rae with multiple camera angles decided not to apply the Laws of the Game.
Someone within the VAR room decided to contact BBC Scotland to lie to them that the ball had struck Fernandez on the body before the defender used his arm.
Four days after the match Chairman Calvin Ford told the Livingston website:
I wanted to express how frustrated I am, like all of you, on the well documented handball decision that we weren’t awarded a penalty for at Ibrox on Saturday.
It was a huge moment in the match, particularly having just levelled things moments before, and we firmly believe we should have been awarded a penalty and with it, a very good chance to take the lead.
We held lengthy conversations with the SFA this week, and the incident has officially been recognised as a mistake. We should have received a penalty. While the easy road would be to dwell in the anger and frustration, we must now put this behind us and move forward.
There appears to be no punishment for Beaton, who, like Willie Collum is a member of the Lanarkshire Referees Association. The Head of Refereeing at the SFA will be in close contact with Gordon Duncan over burying the incident. By Sunday it barely rated a mention in legacy media circles.
On Saturday Beaton will referee the match between Dundee and St Mirren.
DOUBLE STANDARDS
In February of this year, on VAR duty, Alan Muir decided to disallow a goal from Daizen Maeda with no evidence to back up the move.
Muir has been removed from VAR appointments but it seems that Collum has decided against dealing with Beaton in the same way.
The man from the Crown Bar in Bellshill has refereed eight SPFL Premiership matches this season.
Celtic fans will be watching his future appointments even more closely at his appointments and decisions in future.
Livingston are sitting in bottom place in the SPFL Premiership as a result of Saturday’s defeat at Ibrox.
There is no VAR Review planned in the coming weeks. It is highly unlikely that the SFA will release the audio involving Beaton.
At least Livi speak out about such things. Unlike our own dear PLC board. Cowards and Quislings the lot of them.
Hail Hail.
That would be the same John Beaton who had a hun supporters club name after him with “The John Beaton Crown Bar Loyal” splashed across a Butcher’s Apron.
But there’s no hint he may have any strong allegiance for the new huns? It should really be the LRA Loyal (Lanarkshire Referees Association)
Here’s a wee song that Beaton and Lawwell should be aware of, for Lawwell it’s especially the last verse. Aye mibbees for both. COYBIG, UTLR.
The Coronation Cup Song
Said Lizzie to Phillip as they sat down to dine,
I’ve just had a note from an old friend of mine,
His name is ‘Big Geordie’ he’s loyal and true,
And his dirty big nose is a light shade of blue.
He says that the Rangers are right on their game,
And ask for a trophy to add to their fame,
I’ll send up a cup that the Rangers can win,
Said Phillip to Liz watch the Celts don’t step in.
Said Lizzie to Phillip they don’t stand a chance,
I’ll send up my Gunners to lead them a dance,
With Celtic defeated the way will be clear,
A cup for the Rangers in my crowning year.
But alas for their hopes for the loyal true blues,
The Celts beat the Gunners and Manchester too,
Beat Hibs in the final and oh what a scene,
Sure Hampden was covered in banners of green.
Said Lizzie to Phillip when she heard the grim news,
A blow has been struck at our loyal true blues,
Oh tell me dear Phillip and you ought to know,
How to keep Glasgow Celtic defeated below.
Said Phillip to Lizzie there’s only one way,
I’ve known of their secret for many a day,
To keep the Celts down you will have to deport,
The whole Fenian army that gives them support.
Fuckin Utterly Scandalous !
He could have plenty Green and White blood all over his monitor and plenty Gold blood as well if Sevco win The League by a point and Livvy are relegated by a point !
That was NO mistake . It’s out and out corruption . Call it what it is ….. CORRUPTION .
Which story got buried faster by the SMSM
This or the £15m losses ?
How much longer will Scottish football accept that it’s ok for a Sevco supporter be allowed to referee, or make major decisions, regarding this Club.??…No other country in the civilised world would allow this.
Has Beaton EVER awarded a penalty against the huns?
There is no mistakes with var!!! If collum doesn’t want to sack Beaton then Collum must be sacked!!!
Maybe Collum is the coward.
he’s a super super soup taker , the guy has no moral compass and don’t mention shame , i could go on !
Brendan Rodgers is gone , normal service resumes with these cnuts , that beathun cnut is a blatant hun and will continue his crusade against Celtic unless he’s removed , and he must go !!
Unfortunately bertie who is going to do this? the board? not a chance don’t forget beaton ran riot when he allowed fat boy to stamp all over big tony WC should grow a pair and do the right thing SACK THE B@ST@RD
Or he himself should quit