The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) has issued a strong and uncompromising response to Celtic following the club’s controversial social media post criticising VAR decisions. The tension erupted after Celtic’s official X (Twitter) account appeared to question the integrity and consistency of officiating during their recent defeat, a move that quickly went viral among fans and pundits alike.
In a statement released this evening, the SPFL described Celtic’s comments as “inappropriate, damaging to the reputation of Scottish football, and wholly unacceptable.” The league insisted that clubs must “respect the integrity of match officials” and warned that public criticism of refereeing decisions “will not be tolerated.” Sources suggest disciplinary action could be considered if Celtic fails to retract or clarify the tweet.
Celtic supporters have expressed frustration over several controversial VAR calls in recent weeks, but the SPFL’s stern response signals a zero-tolerance stance toward any perceived undermining of officiating authority. The governing body reiterated its commitment to transparency and announced plans for further VAR reviews—but warned clubs that disputes should be handled “through proper channels, not social media.”
Tensions between Celtic and the SPFL appear to be reaching a boiling point.
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