For the first time I have had a look at the "highlights" of the Motherwell v Hearts and Motherwell v Celtic games this morning.
Couldn't be bothered with all the hoo-ha about the so called "controversial" decisions in these games at the time, and given I am not really all that bothered about Hearts or any other non Hibs team to be honest, but thought I would watch it now and see what all the fuss was about.
1/ The penalty claim in the 'Well v Hearts game. I think Hearts have a justified claim for a penalty, although the guy made the most of it. Normally when they do the monitor check the ref changes the original decision, but he stuck to his guns and said no penalty. It did look like the Motherwell defender stood on his foot, but it's touch and go. Shankland's miss came about because he didn't use his left foot, hesitated for a half second, and allowed Welsh to block his shot. He was too casual.
2/ The handball incident in the Motherwell v Celtic game. Now I wont change my mind on the handball in the box rule in football which I think is farcical and should be scrapped. However, it's the rule as it stands. That was a clear handball from the Motherwell guy. He had his hand in front of his forehead as he was heading it. Handball and a clear penalty, which Beaton rightly awarded after checking the VAR monitor. Can't believe they said he got it wrong when they did the VAR review. It was a penalty.