Derek McInnes faces inquiry over 'disgusting' penalty remarks about Celtic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 7:10 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Rangers manager Derek McInnes is under scrutiny for his comments regarding a late penalty awarded to Celtic against Motherwell. During his tenure at Hearts, McInnes described the penalty decision as "disgusting." The Scottish FA filed a complaint citing violation of their disciplinary rules, and both Motherwell and midfielder Elliott Watt are also being investigated. All parties will attend disciplinary hearings set for July 16. Tensions have escalated due to the incident, with referee John Beaton receiving threats online following the game.
- •McInnes criticized a late penalty awarded to Celtic as 'disgusting.'
- •The complaint stems from comments made while at Hearts last season.
- •Motherwell and midfielder Elliott Watt also face scrutiny.
- •Disciplinary hearings are scheduled for July 16.
- •The incident has spurred online threats against the match referee.
- 7:10 PMYahoo Sports — McInnes cited for 'disgusting' Celtic penalty remark
- 7:09 PMBBC Football — McInnes cited for 'disgusting' Celtic penalty remark
"Rangers manager Derek McInnes receives a Scottish FA notice of complaint for calling the decision to award Celtic a late penalty at Motherwell "disgusting" while in charge of Hearts, with the Fir Park club also cited.
"Rangers manager Derek McInnes receives a Scottish FA notice of complaint for calling the decision to award Celtic a late penalty at Motherwell "disgusting" while in charge of Hearts, with the Fir Park club also cited.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 7:10 PMMcInnes cited for 'disgusting' Celtic penalty remark
Rangers manager Derek McInnes receives a Scottish FA notice of complaint for calling the decision to award Celtic a late penalty at Motherwell "disgusting" while in charge of Hearts, with the Fir Park club also cited.
- BBC FootballJun 22, 2026, 7:09 PMMcInnes cited for 'disgusting' Celtic penalty remark
Rangers manager Derek McInnes receives a Scottish FA notice of complaint for calling the decision to award Celtic a late penalty at Motherwell "disgusting" while in charge of Hearts, with the Fir Park club also cited.
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