SFA bans spark fury as Watt escapes to Turkey

Elliot Watt smirked as a four-match ban loomed, knowing he was already Turkey-bound.

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What happened. The SFA handed Elliot Watt a four-match ban and fined Motherwell £5,000 over social media posts criticizing a Celtic penalty decision, but Watt's move to Samsunspor means he won't serve the ban.

• Watt called the VAR decision 'the worst in history'.
• Motherwell considering legal action against the SFA.
• Derek McInnes also received a four-game ban for similar comments.

“the worst VAR decision in history”

— Elliot Watt

The SFA's crackdown on dissent may face legal challenge from Motherwell.

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