This is Glasgow's Own Scottish Football Show that features a rotating panel of well-known football personalities including ex Rangers Interim Manager Barry Ferguson, Celtic Hero Charlie Mulgrew, Award Winning Journalist Mark Guidi. Plus ex Rangers Interim Assistant Billy Dodds, Defenders Craig Moore, Richard Foster and Celtic Heroes Peter Grant and Andy Walker.
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Tuesday Feb 24, 2026
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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.
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