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Glasgow Times
16 hours ago
- Glasgow Times
Man accused of wishing death on and pushing his wife in Glasgow
Christopher Leggat, 44, is on trial at Glasgow Sheriff Court, accused of verbal and physical abuse towards the woman. Leggat was the ex-managing director of his partner's family company in the city's Hillington. Leggat faces a string of allegations, which include slapping her while walking home from an Old Firm game. He is further stated to have hit the woman on the forehead and pushed her into a kitchen cabinet in the city's Pollokshields. Leggat is also claimed to have kept tabs on her location by using an electronic device. The current managing director told the court that Leggat called her names and tried to stop her from seeing her family. Leggat pleaded not guilty to engaging in a course of behaviour which was abusive to his partner or ex-partner. The charge spans between September 2022 and November 2024. The court heard that Leggat and the woman were married in 2013 and worked together at the firm, where her dad is chairman. She recalled that in October 2022, she had made sausage casserole for the pair. The woman claimed that Leggat told her to serve a "better-looking meal" and called her names. She then stated that the next incident took place in January 2023 as a result of Leggat's birthday plans. She said: "He was most aggrieved and disappointed at a lack of effort to mark his birthday in terms of a meal out. "He also didn't rate his presents, which included a sports water bottle that I bought him." The water bottle - said to have been made famous on TikTok - was allegedly deemed "childish and ridiculous" by Leggat. Leggat is then alleged to have told his wife: "I hope you die in your sleep." The witness added that Leggat apologised to her for the remark and claimed it was "a bit of banter." The pair were given hospitality tickets to Hampden Park in February 2023 for an Old Firm League Cup Final clash. The woman stated that when they walked home after the match, she was pushed into a bush by Leggat. Man accused of wishing death on and pushing his wife in Glasgow (Image: Mike Gibbons) READ NEXT: Woman, 63, arrested after protesters gather at Glasgow venue She said: "I ended up in a bush or my back against a bush as a result of the force as a result of the slap to my face." When asked how she felt about the incident, she replied that it was "upsetting." The wife told the court that a notification appeared on her phone in March 2024 regarding an Apple AirTag tracking device. The witness stated that Leggat told her at the time that he had "no knowledge of it." However, Leggat's position to the court is that it was put in the family car. The woman also accused Leggat of "discouraging" her from seeing her parents, which also included a curfew which made her "twitch" when it was close. She also claimed that the last occasion Leggat became violent towards her was in November 2024 at the family home. She stated that Leggat slapped her on the forehead and pushed her into a kitchen cabinet, which resulted in a thigh injury. The woman told the court that she called her father, who attended their home and the police were called. Prosecutor Siobhan Currie asked her why she did not contact the police on an earlier occasion. She replied: "I knew he wanted to stay in the Scottish whisky industry. "From my knowledge, he would find it hard to get into the USA and Singapore, which are key places in the industry. "I didn't want the man not to get an international job." Leggat, now of Bearsden, East Dunbartonshire, told the court in his evidence that he left the company in 2023 with the woman taking over his role. He stated that he did not complain about his birthday plans and refuted allegations that he told her that he wanted her to die. Leggat also denied slapping his wife after the Old Firm game but accepted that he may have caught her on the chin or chest while expressing himself in conversation. He said: "She did not fall into a bush - we were walking beside a bush." Leggat further stated that she was aware of AirTags as they had discussed the devices with her. Leggat claimed that the woman "prodded" him 10 times before her father arrived at their home in November 2024. He stated that he did not grab his wife and push her against the kitchen cabinet. The trial continues tomorrow before Sheriff Allan McKay.
Daily Record
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Rangers Player of the Year results in full as James Tavernier lands special award and Nico Raskin doubles up
Rangers will end the season trophyless but some individual prizes were dished out during Sunday's Player of the Year night. It's been a disastrous campaign for the Light Blues, who sacked Philippe Clement in February after a horrid run of results - including a humiliating Scottish Cup exit to Queen's Park. Treble-chasing rivals Celtic overtook Gers' cherished trophy haul in December's dramatic Old Firm League Cup Final penalty shootout win and equalled the Ibrox club's benchmark of 55 top-flight titles by clinching four-in-a-row at the weekend. Caretaker boss Barry Ferguson has attempted to steady the ship but the reality is, Rangers have been miles off it all year and fans are counting down the days until the story of 2024/25 comes to an end. Brighter days could lie ahead, with a US-based consortium comprising the 49ers' enterprises and Andrew Cavenagh on the brink of seizing control of the boardroom. That will almost certainly lead to another summer clearout as the new manager - who will be appointed in the coming weeks - leads Rangers into a new era. As for now, Rangers hosted a low-key Player of the Year ceremony on Sunday night to recognise the achievements of some of their better performers as captain James Tavernier was honoured with a special gong. It will come as absolutely no surprise that Raskin was voted by fans as Men's Player of the Year. The midfielder has been one of the few shining lights, racking up 40 appearances and becoming a fans' favourite. The Belgian also earned himself international recognition as his impressive form saw him rewarded with a first senior cap. It was double delight for the 24-year-old as he was also recognised by his fellow teammates. Jack Butland received the ultimate recognition last term but there was only going to be one winner this year. Now entering the final two years of his contract, it remains to be seen whether Raskin will pen extended terms, or else Gers could seek to cash in on their prized asset. The Moroccan came off the bench to score a memorable winner in March's 3-2 Old Firm triumph at Parkhead as Rangers ended their five-year wait for a victory at the home of their bitter rivals. Igamane took advantage of Alistair Johnston's slip to thunder an outrageous drive past Kasper Schmeichel - sending the 2,500 army of fans in the away corner into delirium. The much-maligned Nigerian isn't everyone's cup of tea but the one thing you can say is he never hides. He may blow hot and cold in front of goal but Dessers has still found the net 24 times this season and recently marked his 100th appearance for the club with a last-gasp winner at Dundee. He lifted the prestigious Sam English Bowl. Souttar is one of few players who can arguably end the season with his head held high after some big displays at the heart of the defence. Aside from the festive period, the 28-year-old stopper has been available for most of the campaign, overcoming the injury issues that have previously plagued his career. His efforts were recognised by the greatest ever Ranger, John Greig CBE. The £1.7million summer signing from AS FAR has a huge future ahead of him and Rangers fans will hope the best is yet to come at Ibrox. Igamane, 22, has marked his debut season in Glasgow with 15 goals and three assists so far - including a stunning hat-trick at Easter Road. Rising star McCallion - who turns 17 in June - has recently been rewarded for his academy performances with a step-up to train with the Rangers first-team and has appeared on the bench in recent weeks. The teenage midfielder was amongst a number of the Scottish Under-17 youngsters who trained with Steve Clarke's senior squad in March. His testimonial year has turned into a nightmare but the Ibrox Hall of Famer received a special award as he was recognised for reaching his 500th appearance for the club this season. A £250,000 signing from Wigan in 2015, the highest-scoring British defender of all time has produced some astonishing numbers during his decade in Glasgow, netting 130 goals and supplying 141 assists. This accolade was awarded to winger Hay, who has been a consistent performer in the Light Blues ranks, helping the club lift the Sky Sports Cup for a third year in a row. Voted by her teammates, goal machine Katie Wilkinson was crowned the Women's Players' Player of the Year. The striker has an incredible 39 goals to her name for Jo Potter's title hopefuls so far and unsurprisingly tops the scoring charts. After a breakthrough campaign last year, teenage attacker McAulay has once again sparkled for Potter's side this campaign. For the first time, the award for Women's Top Goalscorer was named in honour of current Rangers striker Jane Ross, in recognition of her contributions to women's football in Scotland, both for club and country. Prolific Wilkinson once again picked up this prize. Academy Goal of the Season - Chris Eadie Women's Goal of the Season - Chelsea Cornet
