Motherwell appeals SFA fine over Celtic penalty comments
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 4:34 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Motherwell has filed an appeal against a £5000 fine from the Scottish FA concerning a social media post criticizing the awarding of a stoppage-time penalty to Celtic at Fir Park in May. The penalty, converted by Kelechi Iheanacho during a 3-2 victory, was described as controversial, leading to a disciplinary tribunal ruling. Alongside the fine, former player Elliot Watt received a four-game suspension for his remarks, while Rangers manager Derek McInnes faced a similar punishment for comments made in a television interview. Motherwell argues against the decision and seeks to have the fine overturned.
- •Motherwell contests a £5000 fine from the Scottish FA.
- •The fine relates to comments on a Celtic penalty decision.
- •Kelechi Iheanacho scored the penalty in May's match.
- •Elliot Watt received a suspension for his remarks.
- •Derek McInnes faced a touchline ban for similar comments.
- 4:34 PMYahoo Sports — Motherwell to fight SFA fine for penalty comments
"Motherwell have submitted an appeal against a £5000 fine from the Scottish FA for a social media post criticising the decision to award Celtic a stoppage-time penalty at Fir Park in May. On what was the penultimate round of Premiership fixtures, Kelechi Iheanacho converted from the spot for a 3-2 victory after Sam Nicholson was penalised for handball. Motherwell released a video with the caption: "As the world of football mocks our game, we simply have to draw a line in the sand and shift the focus."
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