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Daily Record
14-07-2025
- Daily Record
Seven charged over 'hate crime' after Aberdeen fans 'mock disabled St Mirren fan'
Five men aged 23, 23, 22, 22 and 19 and two male youths, both aged 16, have been charged with threatening and abusive behaviour at the St Mirren vs Aberdeen FC football match. Seven people have been charged in connection with a hate crime after footage allegedly showed Aberdeen fans mocking a disabled St Mirren supporter at a football match earlier this year. The Record previously reported how the footage was taken at St Mirren Park on Saturday, 3 May. In the clip, a group of football fans in the Aberdeen stand can be heard chanting at a Buddies fan on the opposition side. Police Scotland branded the clip as " despicable" at the time and confirmed the video was being investigated as a hate crime. The force has now confirmed that five men aged 23, 23, 22, 22 and 19 and two male youths, both aged 16, have been charged with threatening and abusive behaviour at the St Mirren vs Aberdeen FC football match. A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal. Constable Louise Sung, from the Paisley Police Office, said: "Thank you to both clubs for their co-operation and assistance in our investigation." A Police Scotland statement added: "Seven people have been charged in connection with a hate crime that took place at a football match in St Mirren Park, Paisley. "Five men aged 23, 23, 22, 22 and 19 and two male youths, both aged 16, have been charged with threatening and abusive behaviour at a St Mirren vs Aberdeen FC football match on Saturday, 3 May, 2025. A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. St Mirren took a 1-0 win at their home ground when Mikael Mandaron scored in the 60th minute putting Aberdeen behind Hibernian FC on May 3 with three games to go. Aberdeen finished the 2024/35 season fifth, while winning the Scottish Cup for the first time in 35 years just weeks after. A spokesperson for Aberdeen FC said at the time of the incident: 'We are aware of a clip that has circulated on social media from Saturday's match at the SMISA Stadium. 'The chant is totally unacceptable and not befitting the outstanding Aberdeen support that we experience from the vast majority, both at Pittodrie and on the road. 'We would like to apologise to the St Mirren fan involved and will work with the relevant authorities to assist in their investigation.'
Glasgow Times
14-07-2025
- Glasgow Times
Seven men charged after hate crime at Paisley football match
Five men aged 23, 23, 22, 22 and 19 and two male youths, both aged 16, have been charged with threatening and abusive behaviour at a St Mirren vs Aberdeen FC football match on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at St Mirren Park. READ MORE: Celtic legend 'starstruck' after bumping into icon A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal. Constable Louise Sung, Paisley Police Office, said: "Thank you to both clubs for their co-operation and assistance in our investigation."
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
'Dons tell Besuijen to find new club'
Aberdeen have told Vicente Besuijen he is free to find another club, with the 24-year-old winger who signed in 2022 having another year to run on his contract. (Scottish Sun) Read Thursday's Scottish Gossip in full.
BBC News
06-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'Technically gifted' Aouchiche joins Dons on loan from Sunderland
"Technically gifted" attacking midfielder Adil Aouchiche will bring "creativity" to Aberdeen after joining on loan from Sunderland, says manager Jimmy Dons will have an option to buy the 22-year-old when his season-long loan at Pittodrie expires next former Paris St-Germain youngster has played 38 times for Sunderland, who were promoted to the Premier League last term, but he spent the second half of the 2024-25 season on loan at Portsmouth, scoring once in 12 games."He's a technically gifted player who brings creativity and strong attacking instincts to our midfield," says Dons boss Thelin. "At just 22, Adil has already played at a high level in France and England. His experience, coupled with his desire to keep improving, makes him a really exciting addition to the group and we believe this is a great environment for him to thrive."The Frenchman, who has played more than 80 games in France's top tier across spells with PSG, Saint-Etienne and Lorient, added: "It's a special feeling to sign for Aberdeen."The best move for me is to come here. Everyone knows it's a huge club in Europe and Scotland."I had a really positive and important discussion with the manager, and he made me feel like I was wanted here. He wants me to enjoy the loan spell and bring my qualities and experience to the club."
BBC News
04-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Aberdeen was 'an easy decision' for new midfielder Kjartansson
New midfielder Kjartan Mar Kjartansson says the scenes following Aberdeen's Scottish Cup win played a part in making the move to 18-year-old Iceland youth international, who has signed a four-year contract, has already played 58 games for Stjarnan's first team, having made his debut aged 16, and believes it's "a good move" for this stage of his career."It's an amazing feeling to sign for such a big club and I just can't wait to get started," he told club media."I got a warm welcome from the guys, and I couldn't have asked for anything more."Aberdeen is a big club in Iceland, we know the history with the European cups, so it was an easy decision to come here."It's a good move for this stage in my career and I think the Scottish game will suit my style of play."I've heard the fans are very passionate. I saw the footage of them after the Scottish Cup win, so I am excited to play in front of them. "It gives me the drive to reach that goal and achieve big things with the club."
