John Beaton has been sent an ominous warning by former refs amid claims he faces an SFA investigation. Scottish football's governing body have reportedly launched a probe into allegations Beaton verbally abused a supporter during Dundee 's clash with Livingston last season.
The incident is said to have taken place on May 15 at the Tony Macaroni Arena after Livi came from behind to win 2-1 as the Scottish Premiership campaign drew to a close. The Scottish Daily Express reported last week that SFA compliance officer Andrew Phillips had been alerted to alleged comments made by the whistler to a spectator, although an investigation has been yet been confirmed by Hampden bosses.
But former officials Steve Conroy and Des Roache admit they've been stunned by the claims and warned "hell mend him" if they are substantiated. Conroy said on the Get Involved Referee podcast: "I've never come across that before. I wasn't there, so I don't know what happened but I'd be bitterly disappointing if one of our most senior and experienced officials let him down.
