Some Celtic fans have reacted to the referee appointment in the upcoming Old Firm derby at the weekend.
STV journalist Raman Bhardwaj recently posted an update about the upcoming clash involving Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox. He revealed that John Beaton will officiate the Premiership clash at the weekend. He went on to say that Beaton had to ‘call the cops’ when he last refereed the fixture at Ibrox.
Do you feel Beaton is a Rangers fan?
Of course he is
I don't think so
This update left many Celtic fans fuming. They made their dislike for Beaton very clear in their tweets.
Is thst the time he allowed a rangers* player four off the ball assaults without even one yellow card?
Or does that not fit the agenda Raman?— Ronnie Adidas (@_lippylipez_) March 10, 2020
Nick Walsh best ref in the country. Should have got the job.
— Govanbhoy20 (@Govanbhoy20) March 10, 2020
Let’s hope he doesn’t cheat this time he had a shocking game last time out missed more than he seen
— danny (@danny20299512) March 10, 2020
This is sfa corruption beaton and as for douglas ross his thoughts are well known towards those not of his persuasion unbelieveable
— Jim Cunning (@jimcunning1) March 10, 2020
You’re twisting ma melon man
— GerryBhoyMc ??????????? (@McneillGerry) March 10, 2020
This is unbelievable,the SFA know he can’t be impartial.HH
— George mccaffertym (@piltonp) March 10, 2020
He should have got time for his last performance?
— Stevie Lindsay (@stevie_lindsay) March 10, 2020
Will not matter one little bit, if we turn up and our big players play the way we they can it will be a stroll in the park and even you could be the referee Raman.
— Derek Crawford (@deeko1978) March 10, 2020
Beaton faced death threats back in 2018 after being involved in an Old Firm clash back in December of that year. He had come under fire for failing to punish Gers striker Alfredo Morelos for three separate incidents, says the Scottish Sun.
Do you feel Beaton is a Rangers fan?
Of course he is
I don't think so
What do we think?
Beaton has refereed only 27 games in all competitions this season. 16 of them have been Scottish Premiership games. He has refereed a total of 34 Celtic games in the past, giving as many as 10 penalties to the Hoops. That is five more penalties than he has given to Rangers. With Beaton officiating, Celtic have won 27 games.
That could be proof that Beaton isn’t exactly anti-Celtic in any way.