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The National (Scotland)
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Blair Meikle

Ian Maxwell on refereeing safety and makes VAR claim amid criticism

Chief Executive of the Scottish Football Association, Ian Maxwell (Image: David Davies)

Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell has spoken out on refereeing safety after recent threats to John Beaton.

The referee and his family had to be placed under police observation due to threats made following the decision to award Celtic a late penalty against Motherwell, from which they scored to win the game and put them in a better position to eventually pip Hearts to the title.

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