It appears that Brendan Rodgers, the manager of Celtic, expressed strong dissatisfaction with the officials following his team’s defeat to Hearts, attributing the loss to the actions of the VAR official, John Beaton. His comments have led to him being charged by the Scottish Football Association (SFA) for his remarks about Beaton.
Fraser Wishart, the Chief Executive of the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA), offered his perspective on Rodgers’ comments, suggesting that Rodgers might have been aware of the potential consequences of his remarks but still chose to highlight what he perceived as injustices towards his club.
Wishart also commented on the broader issue of inconsistency with VAR and the application of rules in Scottish football. He highlighted instances where Celtic had been penalized for handballs while players from other teams seemingly avoided similar punishment, indicating a need for clearer and fairer officiating standards.
The outcome of Rodgers’ hearing with the SFA remains uncertain, but it is hoped that the situation will be resolved before the upcoming Old Firm derby against Rangers at Ibrox.
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