A Line Crossed: The Dark Side of Fan Expectation in Scottish Football The recent leak of John Beaton's personal details online has highlighted the disturbing trend of disrespect towards referees in Scottish football.
Beaton, a match official, and his family were placed under police surveillance after their private information was shared online.
This incident is just one symptom of a broader problem: a toxic atmosphere fueled by fan expectation, media hype, and the normalization of hostility towards officials.