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Beaton threshold on kicking, stamping and the rest

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We deservedly lost at Ibrox on Saturday, so it would have been inappropriate to apportion any responsibility towards referee John Beaton, for the free reign Newco player Alfredo Morelos had to kick Scott Brown, stamp on Anthony Ralston and assault the genitals of Ryan Christie during the game.

These things occasionally happen in football (although seldom in such quantities) and are picked up by the SFA review process.  What is exceptional about these circumstances is that the review process is unable to act as the referee claims to have witnessed each incident and determined no action was worthy of a caution or more.

Beaton will have mitigated his decisions with some or other explanation, perhaps with “It wasn’t that bad a stamp” type comment.  This is how the process works.  The system is rightly designed to protect referees and allow them latitude to make decisions, including the occasional mistake.

It is not always easy to view common assault for what it is, in fact, it is easy to get carried away with an occasion and raise your threshold for such matters.  It is only human to be affected this way.  But this is bad refereeing.

Beaton could have taken the easy route out and claimed he missed one or more of the incidents, each was off the ball, after all.  That would have allowed the review panel to dispassionately decide if such attacks are to be prohibited, or encouraged, in our game.  Instead, he affirmed that in his view, there was nothing in Morelos behaviour worthy of a caution.

I have no idea what Dedryck Boyata said to earn his red card from John Beaton against St Johnstone earlier this season but I defended the referee’s decision that day.  You have to trust match officials to competently carry out their duties.  Do I still trust John Beaton’s views on kicking players, stamping, genital punching and the like?  No.  His views and significantly out of line with mine.

I don’t see a conspiracy in what happened this week, just a referee who was not up to the job.  A good referee would have cautioned Morelos for the first incident (kick on Brown).  This may have prevented the more serious attacks on Ralston and Christie, but the Newco player was not even spoken to after any of the incidents.

These are not easy games to officiate but this was not a game full of controversy or incident, only one player and one referee lost the plot.

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  1. southside on

    Scoddish fit a in full deflection mode, intraweb full of headlines telling of Beaton having to run to the polis following socmed threats, and his mobile number has been leaked. Think we’ve been here before. Very predictable. Ref strike anyone?

  2. Gutenberg on

    DD

     

    Don’t care about anyone’s religion, although I have an issue with freemasonry. Not their ideals, their secrecy.

     

    Re the Celtic board I think the worst thing we could have is a bunch of fans, albeit educated or with a business background, making decisions.

     

    PL has probably 4 months to be the best CE Celtic has ever had or be vilified for life. BR has the same to make sure his career is not fecked.

     

    Logic tells me they will both come through.

  3. sid on

    Stephbhoy

     

     

    I think Brendan Rodgers is trying to bring in players with physicality and technique. Edouard, Dembele, good examples. They are by no means chunks of wood.

     

     

    The way referees interpret the rules in this country the more physical ready team you have the better.

     

     

    That’s us been linked with Weah, Castagne, Bayo, Burke, everyone over 6ft plus.

     

    Thats not a coincidence, he obviously feels we need more height and muscle on our travels, i agree, he will have to tweak the tactics also for maximum effect.

  4. Delaneys Dunky on

    QF

     

    Sorry if I offended your wife. Never my intention to offend proddies that read here.

  5. southside on

    Observe how the ludge close ranks and conspire when they have to. What’s their equivalent to shining the bat symbol in the sky?

  7. petec on

    I reckon that Pauls leader is well poor and seeing the statement with “surprised”, well it doesn’t inspire confidence in Celtic doing what needs to be done.

     

     

    A Real Statement would be to back Brendan with 2 or 3 cracking players in the REQUIRED positions. Sadly I don’t think that is gonnae happen as I feel the powers that be @ Celtic don’t want him there anymore.

     

     

    Whilst games are being played amongst rich people, little people with not a lot but Faith, Hope and Charity that believe in Celtic fundamentally are likely to be the ones who’s hopes are crushed and who will hurt the most.

  8. Gutenberg on

    DD

     

    Relax mate, at this time everyone’s had a few shandies so take everything with a pinch of salt.

  9. sid on

    Beaton outed himself as a cheat around 5,6 years ago in a game against St Mirren.

     

     

    Typical ingredients, a below par Celtic performance, game in the balance, he gave straight red to Big Vic for a bookable offence at worst.

     

    Then as Celtic were coping arguably better as they had too, he gave StMirren a penalty for a blatant dive, Izzy pulled out of challenge, which was actually outside the box, the mask was removed.

     

     

    Verdict definite Hun cheat.

  10. petec on

    Garry,

     

     

    Too many times now Celtic have been surprised by this Cheating organisation running things.

     

     

    Heres a tune we love that is Fundamentally Good and even has the Album Title within it. Magical.

     

     

    SBTJ

     

     

    It’s our Future!!!!

  11. 'GG on

    Timeline

     

    January 1 and 2. Most of Scotland on holiday including SFA.

     

    January 3. Compliance officer back in work. Refers Morelos to three man panel.

     

    January 3. Panel reports back dismissing offenses.

     

    January 4. Celtic issue a statement questioning the decision and seeking an explanation of the referee’s actions.

     

    Seems like a reasonable and appropriate timeline, given that the statement would need to be vetted by a legal eagle prior to release.

  18. !!Bada Bing!! on

    C40Me- you seem to be on a mission with me,i know masons have been on our board,as Ernie said, and agree with, the Catholic ones ,are worth watching, maybe time for your bed now, and a wee try at The Celtic View crossword, as i’m signing off .

  19. thomthethim for Oscar OK on

    Refs’ strike ?

     

     

    Yes, please.

     

     

    Let’s lance the boil once and for all.

  21. Delaneys Dunky on

    Pete

     

    My favourite Stone Roses track is 10 storey love song today

     

    Tomorrow it will change to Sally Cinnamon or Waterfall ?

  22. succulentlambstinks on

    Well well. The Hun CFC board roll out the smokescreen statement prob to stop any potential boycott or protests.

     

    Back to keep rolling tiur hard earned cash into liewells coffers.

     

    2 signings and a loanee don’t wash with me.

     

    Hard cash needs to be spent on the RB/ 2 CB’s/MF/LW NOW. not next week not end of month not the last gasp 3 rd choices in last 3 hrs.

     

    Wake up guys. We need a complete boycott. We’ve threatened it for as long as I can remember. Nothing else will change liewells direction. And the Hun board should know to expect it in advance.

     

    I for one will go ape Shite if we lose this title no8 thru a fat hun running the club.

     

    No more. Let’s call them out !!!!

  23. Delaneys Dunky on

    Pete

     

    Thanks for that track.

     

    Peter Green is my favourite guitarist ever.

     

    Johnny Marr secoñd

  24. petec on

    thomthethim,

     

     

    The last Time we had a strike we got to see a decent Referee @ Celtic Park for once. No agenda.

     

     

    The Evidence is monumental and that is why they act the sh!t Referees everywhere else. It is purely to mask the ABC Agenda.

     

     

    No demotions in all this utter cheating bullsh!t.

  25. macjay1 for Neil Lennon on

    SUCCULENTLAMBSTINKS on 5TH JANUARY 2019 2:31 AM

     

     

     

    It`s not the only thing that stinks.

  27. petec on

    Garry,

     

     

    You lads were right, he has very good stuff going on there. I think I will be checking out some more.

     

     

    Celtic need to just totally overpower them on the field. Spend Good Money in the right places PLEASE CELTIC.

  30. petec on

    Garry,

     

     

    It was good listening to you lads last week, I know you love yer music.

     

     

    High Praise for PG, thats what was the impression I got last week hence the track Tonight. ;))

     

     

    Oh Well Respect.

  35. petec on

    PUSH Comes to Shove we want Celtic Supporters in the Team.

     

     

    To me it is obvious that Gerrard has his own ideas but will go to Smith for guidance for any way to get an advantage.

     

     

    Tony Time? – a Good name for a blog actually.

  40. petec on

    macjay1,

     

     

    Kieran and Tony came through the ranks and can look after themselves.

     

     

    Something is wrong when Mulumbu is brought in last day and is nowhere to be seen.

     

     

    It better get sorted or 8 in a row might be blown to smithereens.

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