The Go Radio Football Show: 24th of February 2026. PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! A weekend where controversy overshadowed quality, tempers flared on and off the pitch, and the title race somehow became even tighter. This episode is a full‑throttle dive into the most controversial refereeing weekend of the season — and the decision to hand John Beaton the whistle for Rangers v Celtic. With VAR dominating headlines, Paul Cooney, Mark Guidi and Darren O’Dea unpack a catalogue of officiating errors, the psychology of referees under scrutiny, and the growing sense that the title race is being shaped as much by the men in the middle as the players on the pitch. The Beaton Appointment Shock Darren O’Dea admits he’s “surprised he’s been picked” for the derby. Mark Guidi goes harder: Beaton’s “off‑form this season” and hasn’t earned this fixture. The panel question whether Willie Collum has chosen form — or simply rotation. VAR: From Safety Net to Circus Multiple examples of VAR interventions that still produced the wrong outcome. Mark blasts the “cosiness” between refs and VAR officials — no one wants to overrule a colleague. Darren: the real anger comes from refs having all the angles… and still getting it wrong. The Trusty Red Card & Scales Penalty Debate O’Dea: Trusty’s action was “idiotic” but not the kind of thing you want to see red cards for. Guidi: Scales’ jersey pull happens at every set piece — not a penalty for him. Celtic’s appeal? Dismissed. Three‑match ban stands. Rangers’ Stumble at Livingston Danny Röhl praises the “character” to come back from 2–0 down. Fans furious at dropped points against a side winless since August. Caller Paul questions John Souttar’s form — and whether he’s costing Rangers. Hearts & Motherwell: The Real Title Disruptors Hearts keep grinding out results; Guidi says they’re “playing with no pressure.” Motherwell’s defensive record is elite — only 18 conceded in 27 games. Caller Hugh claims they could go unbeaten in the final 11 games. Darren doesn’t dismiss it. Celtic’s Form Crisis O’Dea: Celtic “don’t look like Celtic” and will need to scrap their way through the run‑in. Guidi: despite everything, the title is still in Celtic’s hands — win out, and they’re champions. The Old Firm Showdown Looms Rangers favourites at Ibrox — but neither side convincing. Guidi: Rangers haven’t won a meaningful derby in years. O’Dea: the winner on Sunday gets the psychological spark they’ve both been missing. Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, YouTube, Smart Speaker - launch Go Radio - and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app. Watch the Replay on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/REQuLZN3Tw0?si=mQe3LpM3pXJ8jWZh For more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD...

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