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Edinburgh Live
5 days ago
- Sport
- Edinburgh Live
West Lothian football fans in mass brawl as 'weapons wielded' before crunch match
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Shocking footage has emerged of football fans involved in a violent brawl ahead of a match on Monday night. The melee erupted on Station Road, Dingwall, before the Ross County and Livingston play-off final, reports The Daily Record. In videos shared on social media, hooded thugs are seen battering rival fans with large poles, as fists fly among the mob. One youngster in dark clothing is then seen sucker punching another boy from behind. The group then appear to challenge each other in a stand-off. Last night's game ended 4-2 to the Championship side after coming from two goals down to return to the Premiership after one season down - winning 5-3 on aggregate. Police Scotland has been approached for comment. It comes after unsavoury scenes in the first-leg between the two sides as County manager Don Cowie claimed a Livingston fan spat at his Assistant Manager Carl Tremarco after his side equalised in the last minute to make it 1-1. Speaking after the game, Cowie said: "One of the Livingston fans overstepped the mark by spitting in one of our members of staff's face. "Livingston were straight on the case. They understand what happened and there's CCTV here so they're pretty clear on the person that's done it. I'm sure they'll take the action required." Livingston have since confirmed the fan has been issued with a lifetime ban. A statement from Chief Executive Dave Black said: "We'll also be issuing a lifetime ban to the individual and will speak with the relevant authorities required to ask for that ban to be country-wide too.' Ross County chief executive Steven Ferguson fears there is an unwanted fan culture creeping back into Scottish football. Ferguson acknowledged: 'I think, like you said, that's a wider problem. My concern and my duty here is always to our team and our staff. 'The fact that one of our members of staff was spat in the face is disappointing. But like you said, there seems to be a bit of culture keeping back into the game.' Ferguson admitted what Assistant Manager Carl Tremarco had to endure at Set Fare Arena is totally unacceptable. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox 'The line was crossed when that happened,' Ferguson added. 'Obviously, there's been a reaction at the dugout and it was pretty clear for everybody that Livingston supporters spat in the face of one of our staff. 'You've got two teams that have got a lot at stake on fighting it out on the pitch. 'I get the emotion bit, but we as a football club cannot accept somebody spitting in the face of one of our staff. 'For me, that doesn't belong in football and doesn't belong anywhere, so, we're disappointed in that. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. 'But what I will say is, Livingston were excellent and very quick to react.' The County staff have all rallied around Tremarco. Ferguson said: 'He's cleaned himself up and he's obviously disappointed, but he'll be absolutely fine. 'Carl certainly wasn't expecting that. There were words exchanged which we all saw. 'Again, I'll state the emotions are high. Their team has conceded a penalty kick in the last seconds of the game, so I totally understand that. 'We can understand the emotion, but I think that's definitely crossed the line. 'I believe the person's been identified and it's out with my hands now. The people that need to know about it do know about it. 'Nobody wants to see that. For that to happen at the end is just unacceptable.'
Daily Record
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Livingston issue lifetime ban for 'mindless idiot' in alleged spitting incident at Premiership play-off clash
The club have taken action against a fan who allegedly spat at a Ross County coach during Thursday's first-leg draw Livingston will be issuing a lifetime ban for a shocking incident in which a supporter allegedly spat at Ross County assistant boss Carl Tremarco – and have urged authorities to extend it country-wide. The West Lothian club have branded a fan a 'mindless idiot' after appearing to be caught on TV cameras spitting at the Ross County coach at the end of Thursday evening's 1-1 draw in their Premiership final play-off first leg. Ronan Hale had rescued the Staggies with a last-gasp penalty to cancel out Danny Wilson's first-half opener for the Lions. Tremarco had to be held back from remonstrating with the supporter, with 'appalled' Livingston saying the incident had tainted the game. Livingston have identified the individual and passed the supporters' details on to police. Ahead of the second leg on Monday evening, chief executive Dave Black issued a lengthy statement, slamming the 'abhorrent' actions of an individual they hope won't be setting foot inside a football stadium again. It read: 'We're absolutely appalled by the actions of one mindless idiot in the home end at last night's Premiership play-off game with Ross County. 'Football is undoubtedly an emotional sport and fans are more often than not the most passionate of all in their support for their teams. 'The highs and lows of a last minute goal, depending on what side you're on, is always going to provoke a burst of joy at one end, and an incredible disappointment at the other. That's the nature of the game and that passion is why we all keep coming back week-after-week. 'However, what we witnessed in the ground last night, which was subsequently beamed all over the country and beyond on live TV, was abhorrent, shameful and tainted what was a hard fought, well balanced game between two teams battling it out for a place in the top flight. 'We all know that there's likely to be the odd bit of goading or verbals from opposition fans, such has been the case for as long as the game has been played, and you'll be hard pushed to find anyone in the game from managers to coaches to players who wouldn't expect that. 'What no-one should expect, or experience though, is someone approaching them from the stand and spitting in their face. The absolute lowest of the low and an utter embarrassment for the person involved. 'I spoke with Steven Ferguson, CEO of Ross County, last night immediately after the incident, overnight via text and again this morning on the phone, as well as calling County assistant manager Carl Tremarco earlier today to offer an apology on behalf of the club for the disgusting way in which he was treated. 'I know, and both Steven and Carl echoed the sentiment, that the action is absolutely not a reflection of the football club or our supporters and is entirely at the door of the culprit. 'Our thanks to a number of our own supporters who were quick to get in touch and help identify the individual, all of whom were as ashamed by what they saw as we were. 'This has allowed us to identify the person involved and we've passed the details on to the police who will be investigating with a view of taking this further. 'We'll also be issuing a lifetime ban to the individual and will speak with the relevant authorities required to ask for that ban to be country-wide too.' The statement continued: 'Thank you to our own safety and security team, as well as the stewards around the incident who all moved quickly to help de-escalate the situation, and credit to Carl and the rest of the coaching staff for managing to stay as restrained as possible despite what had happened. 'Again, on behalf of Livingston Football Club, our sincere apologies to Carl and all at Ross County for the behaviour of the individual – regardless of being outwith our control, we're disgusted that an opposition club would have that happen to them in our stadium.' Monday evening's second leg takes place in Dingwall, with an 8pm kick-off.
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
‘Disgusted' – Livingston to issue lifetime to fan ban over shocking ‘spitting incident' as club condemn ‘mindless idiot'
LIVINGSTON will issue a lifetime ban to the supporter who allegedly spat at members of the Ross County coaching staff after last night's fiery Premiership play-off clash. Footage showed Ross County assistant Carl Tremarco being targeted by the raging punter as he celebrated his team's late equaliser in the first leg. 1 Ross County manager Don Cowie and Tremarco react to fan We already told you this morning how cops had launched a probe into the shocking flashpoint. Now Livi chief executive has issued a statement confirming the individual will be banned from the Set Fare Arena. A statement read: "We're absolutely appalled by the actions of one, mindless idiot in the home end at last night's Premiership play-off game with Ross County. "Football is undoubtedly an emotional sport and football fans are more often than not the most passionate of all in their support for their teams. The highs and lows of a last minute goal, depending on what side you're on, is always going to provoke a burst of joy at one end, and an incredible disappointment at the other. That's the nature of the game and that passion is why we all keep coming back week-after-week. "However, what we witnessed in the ground last night, which was subsequently beamed all over the country and beyond on live TV, was abhorrent, shameful and tainted what was a hard fought, well balanced game between two teams battling it out for a place in the top flight. "We all know that there's likely to be the odd bit of goading or verbals from opposition fans, such has been the case for as long as the game has been played, and you'll be hard pushed to find anyone in the game from managers to coaches to players who wouldn't expect that. What no-one should expect, or experience though, is someone approaching them from the stand and spitting in their face. The absolute lowest of the low and an utter embarrassment for the person involved. "I spoke with Steven Ferguson, CEO of Ross County, last night immediately after the incident, overnight via text and again this morning on the phone, as well as calling County assistant manager Carl Tremarco earlier today to offer an apology on behalf of the club for the disgusting way in which he was treated. "I know, and both Steven and Carl echoed the sentiment, that the action is absolutely not a reflection of the football club or our supporters and is entirely at the door of the culprit. Our thanks to a number of our own supporters who were quick to get in touch and help identify the individual, all of whom were as ashamed by what they saw as we were. "This has allowed us to identify the person involved and we've passed the details on to the police who will be investigating with a view of taking this further. We'll also be issuing a lifetime ban to the individual and will speak with the relevant authorities required to ask for that ban to be country wide too. "Thank you to our own safety and security team, as well as the stewards around the incident who all moved quickly to help de-escalate the situation, and credit to Carl and the rest of the coaching staff for managing to stay as restrained as possible despite what had happened. "Again, on behalf of Livingston Football Club, our sincere apologies to Carl and all at Ross County for the behaviour of the individual – regardless of being outwith our control, we're disgusted that an opposition club would have that happen to them in our stadium." Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
The Herald Scotland
23-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Scottish football is a victim of Broken Britain - MSPs need to act
What a desperate shame, then, that those heartening tales have been somewhat overshadowed by the appalling conduct of the undesirables who attach themselves to every club's support. The final Old Firm match of the season in Govan was marred by the outcry over a Celtic fan holding up a mobile phone with 66 – the number of people who died on Stairway 13 in the Ibrox Disaster of 1971 - and mocking the Rangers support. Read more: Last weekend at Tannadice, the Aberdeen player Jack MacKenzie required extensive medical treatment after being struck in the head by a seat which had been ripped out and thrown in the direction of the pitch by one of the Pittodrie club's own followers. Then at Almondvale on Thursday evening the Ross County assistant manager Carl Tremarco was spat on by a Livingston fan after the first leg of the Premiership play-off final had finished 1-1. All of the individuals responsible either have or will be dealt with by the relevant authorities accordingly. It is important to remember they are just three individuals out of tens of thousands. Still, those sickening incidents were not a good look for the game in this country. It is no surprise that our elected representatives have been asked to offer an opinion on the scenes of affray in recent days. Jon Swinney, the First Minister, condemned both the unofficial 'Celtic Title Party' at Trongate last Saturday and the MacKenzie flashpoint when he was campaigning in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election this week. 'I'm very concerned by what I saw,' he said. 'I understand supporters want to celebrate the performance of their team. But it can't be at the expense of other people. Throwing a chair that seriously injures an Aberdeen player and damaging and disrupting the centre of Glasgow shouldn't happen.' (Image: Roddy Scott - SNS Group) Swinney stopped short of demanding, as he had back in December following the appalling unrest on Argyle Street before the Premier Sports Cup final, of demanding that clubs have to do more to maintain order among their supporters outside of grounds. Which was just as well because that had been a ludicrous suggestion. Celtic and Rangers have tens if not hundreds of thousands of supporters. They cannot possibly be held responsible for their actions away from games. The troublemakers might never have stepped foot inside their stadium. If Police Scotland officers are unable to maintain order what possible chance do football club officials have? Anyway, is it not more of a societal issue than a sporting one? Does Broken Britain not need to be fixed before this sort of vile affray can be banished from our sporting arenas? Steven Ferguson, the County chief executive, was firmly of that view when he spoke after the Livingston encounter in West Lothian. 'I think it is a wider problem,' he said. 'There seems to be a bit of a culture creeping back into the game.' Former midfielder Ferguson played for Dunfermline Athletic, County, Ayr United, Brechin City, Dumbarton and Stenhousemuir in the 1990s and 2000s so he is well qualified to offer an opinion on the deterioration in crowd behaviour. The Celtic fan who mocked the Ibrox Disaster has been banned from Parkhead indefinitely and sacked from his job, the man who is accused of hitting MacKenzie with a seat appeared in court this week and police are currently studying video footage and trying to identify the Livingston supporter who spat on Tremarco. The perpetrators of these kind of acts – and the throwing of missiles at players on the pitch has sadly become almost endemic in Scottish during the 2024/25 campaign – are routinely punished. Read more: So why do these things keep happening? The low intelligence levels of those responsible probably has a lot to do with it. You will never rid the world of stupid. But perhaps it is time for the powers that be to start meting out more severe sanctions. A working group looking at how to tackle the increased use of pyrotechnics at matches has concluded that beefing up Football Banning Orders (FBO) – only five of which were dished out in this country between August and February this year – could be an effective deterrent. (Image: SNS) Amending the wording of the current FBO legislation so that the 'no pyro, no party' brigade, a group which has a growing number of members, can be barred from filing through the turnstiles in future is now being examined. It is vital that MSPs push through the changes which are urgently required. The SFA and SPFL, organisations which are run by the clubs for the clubs, can do their bit as well. The reduced ticket allocations which Celtic, Rangers and Motherwell were hit with for their fans use of flares and smoke bombs at the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals and final last year showed that action was, at long last, being taken in attempt to ensure the safety of spectators. Will there be more mass coordinated displays before the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup final at Hampden this afternoon? Watch this space? If there is, it will underline that, as if it needed to be highlighted, tougher measures are required to maintain order inside Scotland's grounds.
Daily Record
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Livingston hit fan who allegedly spat in Ross County No2's face with life ban as police get involved
Lions CEO Dave Black says he is 'disgusted and embarrassed' by the actions of one punter after playoff final first leg Livingston will issue a lifetime ban to the so-called fan who spat at Ross County assistant manager Carl Tremarco. The Staggies No. 2 was attacked in the away dugout as he celebrated his team's late equaliser in the first-leg of their Premiership play-off on Thursday night. Livi chief executive Dave Black has confirmed the individual's details have been passed on to the police and he will also be banned from the Set Fare Arena. Black tweeted: 'Utterly disgusted and embarrassed by the actions of the idiot in the home end at the end of the game. 'We've passed details over to the police to ensure it's dealt with there and of course, he'll be issued with a lifetime ban. 'We want no association with people like that. 'Spoken to some at County both at the ground and afterwards to offer our apologies. 'No one should come here and be treated like, or have that happen to them. 'Certainly not a representation of the club, but disgusted that it's happened from our end nonetheless.' You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here.
