Motherwell have been fined £5,000 by the SFA for criticising a VAR decision, with the club not yet ruling out taking legal action in response.
They said they are "extremely disappointed" by the disciplinary hearing's outcome and will consult legal advisers. The fine relates to social media content posted after the last home game of the 2025-26 season.
The club are extremely disappointed at the outcome of today's hearing in relation to the Scottish FA's notice of complaint received by the club.
— Motherwell FC (@MotherwellFC) July 16, 2026
The SFA's charge concerned the club's comments on a controversial VAR decision that resulted in a stoppage-time penalty for Celtic.
The decision was made at Fir Park in May and played a significant role in the title race. The SFA's head of referees, Willie Collum, later defended the decision.
In a statement on their website, the club said: "The club have requested the written reasons in relation to the decision, and thereafter we will liaise with our external solicitors on any next steps."
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The SFA found Motherwell and midfielder Elliot Watt guilty of breaching rules that prohibit comments implying "bias or incompetence" by match officials.
Watt was handed a four-match suspension after admitting the charge.
He had described the decision as the "worst VAR decision in history."
