## David Martindale Receives Apology from John Beaton over VAR Mistake
David Martindale has revealed that referee John Beaton personally called him to apologize for a significant VAR error that denied Livingston a penalty in their match against Rangers.
> "John Beaton rang me to say sorry about that VAR decision which cost us a penalty," Martindale said.
## Livingston Manager Criticizes VAR
Martindale, the Livingston manager, reiterated his belief that the use of VAR in Scottish football should be abandoned, arguing that the technology continues to cause controversy and frustration.
> "I still think VAR should be scrapped in Scotland because of incidents like this," Martindale added.
## Impact on Scottish Premiership Matches
The VAR decision against Livingston was a prominent example cited in ongoing debates about the fairness and implementation of video technology in the Scottish Premiership.
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David Martindale’s account highlights both the personal and professional impact of controversial VAR decisions, reinforcing his call for the technology’s removal from Scottish football.
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