The Scottish Football Association (SFA) has just revealed the officiating crew for the crucial Glasgow derby happening this Sunday at Ibrox.

Taking the center stage on the field will be John Beaton, the referee who faced widespread criticism from Brendan Rodgers for his performance on VAR duties during Celtic’s controversial 2-0 defeat to Hearts earlier in the season.

Assisting Beaton on the sidelines at Ibrox will be Daniel McFarlane and Dougie Potter, with Willie Collum appointed as the fourth official for the match.

In the VAR room, Nick Walsh, the referee from the previous derby, will be in charge, supported by Frank Connor.

The decision by the SFA to appoint Beaton as the main referee marks a bold move, considering Rodgers’ past public remarks about him, which led to the manager’s touchline ban during the recent match against Livingston. It remains to be seen how Beaton handles the high-pressure fixture, with fans and pundits alike speculating whether the previous criticisms will affect his decision-making.

The highly anticipated match is scheduled to kick off at midday on Sunday and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, promising an intense showdown between the two Glasgow rivals.