The list is endless but with a concentration last week against Hearts Rodgers called things out while remaining diplomatic about the judgement of the VAR official from the Crown Bar in Bellshill. Many Celtic fans have far stronger comments on Beaton.
We had a report back to say that the studs and boots were in the face of the player, which clearly a couple of days later – even when we get that report – it’s clearly not the case when you watch it.
Specialising in sports law, including 11 years as a partner at Harper Macleod LLP, Mr Nicholson joined Celtic in 2013 as Company Secretary and Head of Legal before being promoted to Director of Legal and Football Affairs in 2019. He has previously served as a Council Member for the Law…
The report claims that the negotiations are for a loan until the end of the year with an option to buy, and it appears that no one in Brazil knows how much Celtic want that clause to be.
There was absolutely no follow up to that statement, almost as if it was issued to pretend that Celtic were bothered or concerned about Beaton, results or the welfare of their players.
While fans get behind Rodgers the Celtic board has taken up their traditional place at the back of the bus with their heads down hoping that a difficult issue will pass over.
But it was a poor day for the officials. I try to respect decisions and give the benefit of the doubt, but when I see that level of incompetence, which is the only word I can use, then that makes me worry for the game.
With a regular flow of young Celtic prospects heading south of the border it is surprising that there has been very little speculation over Vata joining an English club.