Chris Beath

This year's A-League Grand Final referee reveals 'significance' of role

This year's A-League Grand Final referee reveals 'significance' of role

The APL has chosen A-League referee Chris Beath to officiate the 2020/21 Grand Final, with Beath speaking about what it means to marshall the event. 24 Jun 2021
'We got robbed' - Western, Adelaide coaches fume after draw

'We got robbed' - Western, Adelaide coaches fume after draw

Coaches Mark Rudan and Carl Veart were both left fuming after controversial decisions in the goalless draw between their sides. 1 May 2021
Beath appointed as video match official for France

Beath appointed as video match official for France

A-League referee Chris Beath has been appointed as a video match official for the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup. 6 May 2019
Merrick blames video refs for VAR farce

Merrick blames video refs for VAR farce

Newcastle Jets coach Ernie Merrick blames the operators behind Video Assistant Referees, rather than the system itself, for the controversies this season. 29 Oct 2018
Chris Beath: Scrubbing out Wanderers goal was correct

Chris Beath: Scrubbing out Wanderers goal was correct

Referee Chris Beath fronted the cameras to explain why Western Sydney Wanderers' goal was scrubbed out last night in another contentious ruling involving the VAR. 28 Oct 2018
Chris Beath and Shaun Evans respond to criticism

Chris Beath and Shaun Evans respond to criticism

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system is set to make its debut in the A-League on Friday night when Melbourne City play Adelaide United at AAMI Park. 4 Apr 2017
Ref sorry for derby penalty blunder - reports

Ref sorry for derby penalty blunder - reports

Referee Chris Beath apologised to the Sky Blues after waving away a late penalty shout in the Sydney Derby, according to reports. 19 Feb 2017
Muscat happy common sense prevailed

Muscat happy common sense prevailed

Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat accepts linesman Wilson Brown made an error in Besart Berisha’s dismissal in the 3-2 win over Brisbane Roar on Friday. 16 Jan 2017
Coaches roast ref after AAMI Park thriller

Coaches roast ref after AAMI Park thriller

Both coaches in Friday night's five-goal thriller at AAMI Park have lamented key decisions in the A-League clash. 14 Jan 2017

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