John Beaton has been confirmed as the referee for Sunday's crucial Scottish Premiership clash between Celtic and Rangers at Parkhead.
The Lowdown: Massive game at Parkhead
Ange Postecoglou's side kept up their six-point lead over their rivals on Sunday afternoon, picking up a precious 2-0 victory away to Ross County.
Next up for the Hoops is this weekend's critical Old Firm derby meeting at Parkhead, with a win for the hosts all but securing title glory after missing out last year.
It is a game that can sometimes be defined by the refereeing performance - Bobby Madden's display drew plenty of conversation in the cup semi-final - and the man in the middle has now been confirmed for Sunday's meeting.
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The Latest: Beaton takes charge
It is Beaton who will take charge of proceedings at Parkhead, reports The Scotsman, and based on his own judgement, Hoops fans may not be particularly pleased to see him with the whistle.
Back in 2020, Beaton himself admitted that Celtic supporters would 'absolutely love' to get rid of Scottish referees for this fixture, claiming 'everybody' except the officials themselves want them replaced.
The Verdict: Unpopular choice
The appointment of Beaton will not go down well with Postecoglou and his players, or the fans for that matter - he has even hinted at preferring refereeing behind closed doors, saying in those comments back in 2020 life was easier without the intensity from the fans.
That said, Celtic need to focus on the task at hand and ignore any controversy - if the Hoops allow the referee to get to them, the only people it is going to affect is themselves, on what is a potentially defining afternoon in the title race.
Essentially, all the pressure is on Rangers, who really have to win the match - the only hope is that Beaton doesn't end up having a negative say on matters.
In other news, an ex-Celtic hero has taken a dig at Rangers ahead of Sunday's game. Read more here.