Elliot Watt handed four-match ban after criticising handball decision
Last updated 16th Jul 2026
Motherwell midfielder Elliot Watt has been handed a four-match ban by the Scottish FA for criticising the decision to give Celtic a penalty for handball against them.
In a crucial match towards the end of the season, John Beaton awarded Martin O'Neill's side a spot kick after being brought over to the VAR screen.
The ball was judged to have come off the hand of Sam Nicholson when challenging for the ball in the air with Auston Trusty.
In a social media post, Watt described it as the "worst VAR decision in history".
Motherwell have also been handed a £5,000 fine in a separate charge.
Both the player and the club breached rule 72 which states that players and club officials must avoid indicating "bias or incompetence" by match officials or impinging on their characters.
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