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Celtic, John Beaton, SFA, Crawford Allan, VAR, Steven McLean, Goldson, Crawford Allan

Honest mistakes or poor referees? 15 Shocking decisions against Celtic

by Editor March 13, 2024

Referee mistakes over 20 years have been put together onto one video clip by the team at the Celtic Forever podcast. The video is a year old but covers some shocking decisions which clearly shows a pattern of unusual decisions or honest mistakes across a whole range of…

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Who will referee the next Glasgow Derby?

by Editor March 11, 2024

With Crawford Allan limiting himself to one staged interview a year and SFA Chief Ian Maxwell in a near permanent state of hiding the standard of refereeing and accountability is at an all-time low.

Michael Nicholson, Chris McKay, Rodgers, Celtic

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What is the point of Sports Lawyer Michael Nicholson at Celtic?

by Editor March 7, 2024

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…

John Beaton, Celtic, SFA, Crawford Allan

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The ultimate John Beaton masterclass

by Editor March 7, 2024

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.

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The Internet Bampot that called it right on Lawwell

by Editor March 6, 2024

McSwain wasn’t claiming to be the main in the know, the source that uncovered the news but was bold enough to publish the rumour. As someone that ‘knows people that know people’ he made a judgement call on what he was hearing, who it was coming from and concluded that…

John Beaton, VAR, SFA, Graeme Shinnie, Crawford Allan, Collum

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That cost us today- Rodgers finally calls out John Beaton

by Editor March 3, 2024

During both spells managing Celtic Rodgers has went out of his way to avoid criticising referees despite a lengthy catalogue of honest mistakes.

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Spurs, Manchester United or Liverpool- Paul67 tips the next move for Mark Lawwell!

by Editor March 2, 2024

Postecoglou moved for him before and could take him to Spurs. I would keep an eye on Manchester United as a possible destination.

Michael Nicholson, Peter Lawwell, SFA, Celtic, Sutton

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One name ominously missing from Lawwell’s statement

by Editor February 24, 2024

With no reference, no backing or support for Rodgers the comment about ‘less than anticipated activity’ is left hanging in the air.

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Brendan can live on his past record at Celtic but only for so long- Sutton’s blunt warning

by Editor December 22, 2023

Chris Sutton has articulated many of the concerns of Celtic supporters over what has been an underwhelming start to the season, as the halfway point and winter break approaches. Initially the majority of fans seemed opposed to the return of Brendan Rodgers but much of the hostility made…

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Why is Brendan Rodgers going public with Kyogo’s ‘problems’?

by Editor December 13, 2023

You don’t build a team around one player but management involves getting the most from your resources. Providing chances for Kyogo should be more of a priority than adapting others into sync with Palma or Yang.