"Such vigilantism, motivated by decisions perceived to be right or wrong on a field of play, is a scourge on our national game and we are grateful to Police Scotland for their swift intervention, the statement said. We are also clear, sadly, that this is the inevitable consequence of the heightening criticism, intolerance and scapegoating demonstrated this season by media pundits, supporters, official supporters' groups, clubs, players, managers and former match officials."
"In a lengthy statement the Scottish FA said John Beaton, who refereed the match between Motherwell and Celtic, was subject to police surveillance after his personal details were leaked online. The association made plain its anger over the situation. Such vigilantism, motivated by decisions perceived to be right or wrong on a field of play, is a scourge on our national game and we are grateful to Police Scotland for their swift intervention."
"McInnes called the stoppage-time award of a penalty to Celtic in Wednesday's win at Motherwell disgusting, with that, plus the denial of a spot-kick for Hearts during their fixture at the same stadium days earlier, dominating discussion. Hearts visit Celtic on Saturday needing a draw to become the first non-Old Firm title winners in 41 years."
"We do not make that point lightly as the national association. Yet it is an inconvenient truth. Those who have sought to apportion blame and conspiracy towards match officials to deflect from defeats or perceived injustices throughout the season have contributed to an environment that puts the safety of our staff and match officials in jeopardy. This is the consequence of a hysterical media narrative, fuelled"
The Scottish Football Association condemned a media-driven narrative and criticized Derek McInnes after controversial penalty decisions dominated the Premiership season’s end. McInnes called a stoppage-time penalty awarded to Celtic in a Motherwell match disgusting, and Hearts had previously been denied a spot-kick at the same venue. Hearts now face Celtic needing a draw to become the first non-Old Firm title winners in 41 years. The Scottish FA revealed that referee John Beaton and his family spent Thursday night under police protection after his personal details were leaked online. The association said vigilantism and scapegoating over on-field decisions jeopardize the safety of staff and match officials, and it thanked Police Scotland for intervening.
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