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Referees

VAR was involved in a number of controversial decisions in the Scottish Premiership last weekend.  (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

SFA accused of treating fans with contempt as former referee blasts VAR errors

This year is the 24th edition of the tournament
This year is the 24th edition of the tournament

2023 Six Nations Championship referees and TMOs for every game

Celtic, Kilmarnock, Rangers and Aberdeen will contest the Viaplay Cup semi-finals at Hampden Park this weekend. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Celtic, Kilmarnock, Rangers and Aberdeen will contest the Viaplay Cup semi-finals at Hampden Park this weekend. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Referees and VAR officials for Viaplay Cup semi-finals confirmed

St. Johnstone boss Callum Davidson. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)
St. Johnstone boss Callum Davidson. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

St Johnstone boss calls for change to handball rule and admits player confusion

VAR has helped referees get 98 per cent of the big decisions correct since its introduction. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
VAR has helped referees get 98 per cent of the big decisions correct since its introduction. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Scottish Premiership benefits from VAR with 8% increase in correct decisions

Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou believes VAR is becoming the 'star of the show' in Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou believes VAR is becoming the 'star of the show' in Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Postecoglou hits out over VAR teething problems - 'if not ready, don't start'

The VAR nerve centre will be at Clydesdale House, Glasgow.
The VAR nerve centre will be at Clydesdale House, Glasgow.

Beaton has his say on VAR and reveals 'crushing blow' on early refereeing career

Referee Willie Collum shows a red card to John Lundstram during Hibs' 2-2 draw with Rangers.
Referee Willie Collum shows a red card to John Lundstram during Hibs' 2-2 draw with Rangers.

Hibs-Rangers reaction: Unfair criticism, infuriating Kent, ratings

Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures
Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures

SPFL match referees for Premiership and Championship

Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures
Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures

SPFL match referees for Premiership and Championship opening weekend

Referee Jaco Peyper of South Africa makes a call during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Ireland last weekend.
Referee Jaco Peyper of South Africa makes a call during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Ireland last weekend.

Allan Massie: Rugby referees need to be bolder

Sometimes the punishment that emanates from a scrum does not fit the crime.
Sometimes the punishment that emanates from a scrum does not fit the crime.

The scrum is a problem for rugby - lawmakers now face a crucial choice

John Beaton and Bobby Madden have been appointed to the Scottish Cup semi-finals next weekend.
John Beaton and Bobby Madden have been appointed to the Scottish Cup semi-finals next weekend.

Referees named for Celtic v Rangers semi-final and Edinburgh derby

Referees in Scotland have gone through VAR training and could implement the system from the SPFL restart if the majority of clubs are in favour. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Referees in Scotland have gone through VAR training and could implement the system from the SPFL restart if the majority of clubs are in favour. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Date and criteria set for SPFL clubs' vote on VAR

Referee reviews the VAR monitor for a potential penalty during Rangers and Red Star Belgrade. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Referee reviews the VAR monitor for a potential penalty during Rangers and Red Star Belgrade. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

VAR operator sought for Scottish football - and is the salary worth it?

Don Robertson was part of the SFA's VAR training at Hampden this week (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Don Robertson was part of the SFA's VAR training at Hampden this week (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

'It's a horrible feeling': Grade 1 ref's verdict and hopes for VAR

Robbie Neilson is booked by Kevin Clancy.
Robbie Neilson is booked by Kevin Clancy.

Neilson has say on Allan and Livi booking

Hibs defender Ryan Porteous was sent off against Rangers. Picture: SNS
Hibs defender Ryan Porteous was sent off against Rangers. Picture: SNS

Why there's little point in VAR in Scottish football

Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures
Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures

SPFL match referees for Premiership and Championship

Glasgow Warriors co-captain Fraser Brown felt the Captain's Challenge experiment undermined referees. Picture: Rob Casey/SNS
Glasgow Warriors co-captain Fraser Brown felt the Captain's Challenge experiment undermined referees. Picture: Rob Casey/SNS

Fraser Brown offers frank assessment of Captain’s Challenge experiment

Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures
Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures

SPFL match referees for cinch Premiership season 2021-22

Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures
Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures

SPFL match referees for Premiership and Championship

Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures
Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures

Match referees for Scottish Cup QF and Championship

Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures
Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures

SPFL match referees for Premiership and Championship

Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures
Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures

SPFL match referees for Premiership and Championship

Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures
Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures

SPFL match referees for Premiership, Championship and Betfred Cup final

Hamilton manager Brian Rice shares his frustration with Hibs Martin Boyle at half-time after his defender, Jamie Hamilton, had been sent off for a challenge on the Easter Road goalscorer. Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group
Hamilton manager Brian Rice shares his frustration with Hibs Martin Boyle at half-time after his defender, Jamie Hamilton, had been sent off for a challenge on the Easter Road goalscorer. Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group

Hamilton and Hibs managers left at odds over impact of controversial red card

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard (right) speaks to referee Kevin Clancy
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard (right) speaks to referee Kevin Clancy

Support Scottish referees call from Rangers boss Steven Gerrard

Dundee United manager Micky Mellon during the Scottish Premiership match between Dundee United and St Johnstone at Tannadice Park on January 12, 2021, in Dundee, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Dundee United manager Micky Mellon during the Scottish Premiership match between Dundee United and St Johnstone at Tannadice Park on January 12, 2021, in Dundee, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Training goes tech for snow-bound Tannadice stars

Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures
Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures

SPFL match referees for Premiership and Championship

James Forrest is back in training with Celtic (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
James Forrest is back in training with Celtic (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

James Forrest returns to Celtic training

Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures
Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures

SPFL match referees for Premiership and Championship

Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures
Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures

Midweek SPFL referees for Premiership and Championship

Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures
Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures

SPFL match referees January 22-24

Rangers' Ianis Hagi (R) challenges Hibs' Joe Newell in the box during the Boxing Day clash at Ibrox but the midfielder was denied a penalty. Photo by Rob Casey/SNS Group
Rangers' Ianis Hagi (R) challenges Hibs' Joe Newell in the box during the Boxing Day clash at Ibrox but the midfielder was denied a penalty. Photo by Rob Casey/SNS Group

Newell frustrated with referee incosistencies in Rangers defeat

Jamie Walker slots home the only goal of the game from the penalty spot as Hearts defeat Inverness CT at Tynecastle on Tuesday evening. Picture: SNS
Jamie Walker slots home the only goal of the game from the penalty spot as Hearts defeat Inverness CT at Tynecastle on Tuesday evening. Picture: SNS

Why we're all to blame for football's nonsensical handball rule

Referee John Beaton was subject to threats and abuse following a Rangers v Celtic match in December 2018.
Referee John Beaton was subject to threats and abuse following a Rangers v Celtic match in December 2018.

Referee opens up on threats received after Old Firm clash

The Scotsman Top Stories

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Humza Yousaf speaks after being elected as new SNP party leader

Humza Yousaf faces ‘full in-tray’ as half of Scots think country on wrong path

Humza Yousaf pictured after being elected as the new SNP party leader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Humza Yousaf pictured after being elected as the new SNP party leader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Why unionists should not celebrate Yousaf's election as SNP leader

Hoy in the Orkney Isles. A petition has been launched on the island against plans by RSPB Scotland to cut its ranger position from a full-time to part-time position. PIC: Peter Stenzel/Flickr/CC.
Hoy in the Orkney Isles. A petition has been launched on the island against plans by RSPB Scotland to cut its ranger position from a full-time to part-time position. PIC: Peter Stenzel/Flickr/CC.

Island sorely ruffled by RSPB Scotland plans to cut warden's job

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