Fans in Scotland pelt opposing coach with rockets and vodka bottle
Lars Foster
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
A match between Dundee United and Aberdeen, two of the top teams in the Scottish Premiership, turned dangerous and bizarre when fans hurled objects at Dundee United's head coach, Jim Goodwin. The incident is now under police investigation.
Details: According to Sky Sports, during the game, various items were thrown in Goodwin’s direction, including a vodka bottle, lighters, coins, and even signal rockets. The Scottish police have launched an investigation, and Goodwin admitted he was genuinely frightened.
Quote: “I tried to stay as composed as possible when the goal went in. But it’s so disappointing—the number of rockets falling from above. We had vodka bottles, coins, lighters, and all sorts thrown at us.
I don’t know what I’ve said in the past to upset them so much. Obviously, things didn’t work out as I or they would have liked when I was their manager, but I’ve never spoken disrespectfully about this football club. What happened today is unacceptable. I hope those responsible are caught and banned from football for life,” Goodwin stated.