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    Shocking moment SPFL star SPITS at rival fan as he reacts to disgusting provocation act

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    THIS is the shocking moment an SPFL player became embroiled in a SPITTING MATCH with a rival fan.In a relegation six-pointer in League Two, bottom-of-the-table Clyde scooped a valuable three points against Bonnyrigg Rose.Liam Scullion got involved in a nasty spat with the Bonnyrigg fansThe man in the red hat despicably spat at ScullionBut the player reacted terribly to the situationA double from Jordan Allan helped the Cumbernauld side close the gap to Stranraer and Bonnyrigg to just three points.Smart Osalador had initially given hosts Bonnyrigg the lead inside the first minute of the game.But come full-time tempers had reached boiling point at New Dundas Park.Clyde winger Liam Scullion walked over to the home support after the final whistle and was seen arguing with some fans.Read more Football storiesHe made gestures in their direction before one supporter made his way to the front of the terracing and SPAT at Scullion.A Bonnyrigg Rose fan who posted the clip said: “Shocking scenes at the final whistle from the Clyde player.”However, many punters were quick to call out the Bonnyrigg supporter who spat at Scullion initially which led to the situation further escalating.The video shows a man wearing a red beanie hat spit in the direction of Scullion, who moves his body out of the way.Most read in FootballHe reacted by launching one back in his direction, in amongst the rest of the home support.Scullion was the escorted away by his team mates and coaches but continued punching the air in celebration, and was then clapped off by the travelling supporters.Forgotten moment with Jose Mourinho left Paul Dickov speechless 25 years after he gave him his boots One observer commented: “Equally poor from the Bonnyrigg fan spitting on Scullion first but absolutely can’t retaliate like that.”Another said: “Doesn’t matter what the idiot in the crowd does, you don’t spit at the crowd that you’ve antagonised. Long ban for you, young man.”A third said: “To be fair some knuckledragger in the crowd spat on him first, he’ll be in bother for retaliating no doubt.”A Bonnyrigg fan added: “Pretty f****** poor from one of our own! Hope the club identify the a******* and ban him, equally the Clyde player should have refrained from retaliating as hard as that would have been! Two wrongs!”With plenty condemning Scullion, others called for bans to be handed out to BOTH men for the horrid incident.One punter said: “@BonnyriggRose ban the fan and @ScottishFA ban the player.”READ MORE SUN STORIES”I would ban the both of them for life,” said another.Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page  More

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      Billy Gilmour’s brother signs for seventh tier club two years after being tipped to join him in Premier League

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      BILLY GILMOUR was all set to make it a family affair at Chelsea.Just two years ago, the Premier League giants were on the charm offensive to try and tempt younger brother Harvey to join the former Rangers prodigy at Stamford Bridge.
      Harvey Gilmour with brother Billy last year when he signed a deal at Kilmarnock
      Harvey was 15 at the time and there were some who thought he could go on to become even BETTER than his brother.
      A midfielder like Billy, Harvey was starring for the Kilmarnock youth sides and was still on the books at Rugby Park up until the summer just gone.
      Just last year, he signed his first professional contract with older brother Billy there to support him.
      Now 18, Harvey was without a club since July as he waited to make sure his next move was the right one.

      He had been spotted training with Kilwinning Rangers and appeared as a trialist in a game for the West of Scotland Football League First Division outfit a couple of weeks ago.
      The youngster has now signed a contract with the club but he WON’T be playing for the first team right away.
      Instead he will feature for the Buffs’ under-20s team, who play in Conference D of the West of Scotland Football Development League.
      Harvey’s new team currently sit top of the table, two points clear of Bonnyton Thistle (though they have played two games more).
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      Other names familiar to fans of junior football populate the division with Auchinleck Talbot, Darvel and Cumnock being some of the teams Harvey will come up against.
      Should he make the step up to the senior team, he could face the likes of Petershill, Rutherglen Glencairn and Shotts Bon Accord at Buffs Park.
      Also in the same league are uber-ambitious Johnstone Burgh, who over the summer signed Kyle Lafferty and Graham Dorrans.

      Kilwinning Rangers Under-20s said in a statement on social media: “We are delighted to announce the signing of midfielder @harveygilmourrr from Kilmarnock FC. Another fantastic prospect, we are thrilled Harvey has decided to come to @steadythebuffs to play his football amidst interest from a number of other very good teams.”
      Billy himself was spotted training with a team outside of the SPFL in the off-season, working on his fitness with Glenafton Athletic as he prepared for the upcoming campaign with Brighton.
      He’s also taken in some matches involving local team Ardrossan Winton Rovers in the past.
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      ‘You need to appease clubs’ – Scots Fifa referee who moved to England stunned whistlers turn ‘blind eye’ to simulation

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      BOBBY MADDEN has lifted the lid on the power English clubs hold over referees.The former Fifa whistler retired in the summer after a season taking charge of games down south.
      Bobby Madden quit the game in Scotland to go and further his career in EnglandCredit: Kenny Ramsay
      Madden had achieved all he’d set out to as an official in Scotland and wanted a fresh challenge in EFL League One.
      But he hung up his whistle for several reasons, including being stunned at how the observer marking system is weighted in the clubs’ favour.
      Madden, 45, said: “There were challenges and a different mentality in how they manage situations from an FA and PGMOL point of view.
      “The clubs pay them, so they have control over officials.

      “One of the frustrations which didn’t affect me directly is the clubs have 40 per cent of the mark that’s given to a referee.
      “Essentially you need to appease the clubs to get on, so anyone going into that system needs to referee with that in mind.
      “It’s difficult when you’ve refereed to a level with an observer system then you have a club system like that. It’s difficult for the referees.
      “There were good referees in League One and Two, but would they turn a blind eye to obvious simulation or clear dissent or foul or abusive language? I saw it happen.
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      “I think that’s one of the challenges they have.
      “Each club has 20 per cent of their mark.
      “In Scotland it’s one observer and you receive one mark and it’s the same with Uefa.
      “In England the assessor only has 20 per cent. They also go to a panel and review it, so it was a new system.
      “The clubs and players and managers know they are marking you.
      “I’ve heard comments like, ‘Just remember who’s marking you’. The clubs know they have that power.
      “It’s a challenging environment for referees coming through.
      “I didn’t change my tactics, though. I just managed games the way I always have.
      “I was probably known for not showing that many yellow cards and I tried to follow that, but it’s probably a more difficult arena to do that in.”
      Madden was also disappointed by the quality of the game down south, despite its bold claims, and the lack of respect shown by players towards officials compared to Scotland.
      He said: “In England the football and the teams are very well organised. The surfaces and facilities are good.
      “But I was disappointed with the football.
      “League One there compares to the bottom three or four in our Premiership and League Two compares to the Championship.
      “But England are very good at marketing their leagues, so people believe it’s high level.
      “Of course it’s very well organised, but the level of football probably wasn’t what I expected.
      “I was still fortunate to referee some decent games in League One.
      “In Scotland teams play against each other four times a season or whatever, so there’s a lot of repetition and it’s the same with referees.
      “You’ll referee each team five or six times a year. Take that over ten years and you are in a lot of contact with the same people so you build up a relationship.
      “They might not agree with your decisions and players will use foul language and I’ll use the same type back.
      “In England that level of respect isn’t there because of their approach, but it was maybe because I was a new face that they didn’t know.
      “They’re also in that arena where they’re very well paid, they have a fantastic environment and there’s maybe a degree of entitlement.
      “I did find a lot of players difficult to deal with and they didn’t like to be challenged.
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      “In Scotland I liked the banter and to give a bit back and have that relationship.”
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      Full list of Storm Babet postponements as SIX Scottish football matches called OFF including two Premiership clashes

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      STORM BABET has hit Scotland – causing severe disruption to roads and public services across the country, and sadly also fatalities.And now no fewer than SIX clashes are off amid scenes which have left thousands of Scots without power.
      Aerial views of Brechin in Angus after the River South Esk burst its banksCredit: Alamy
      Cars have been left stranded as the flooding causes chaos in areas of ScotlandCredit: PA
      Aberdeen’s Premiership clash with Dundee, scheduled for Saturday night, is the highest profile casualty of the storm, with damage and flooding in two of the Pittodrie stands.
      St Johnstone’s meeting with Motherwell is also off, despite reports earlier in the day from both clubs that the match WASN’T in doubt.
      In the lower divisions, Arbroath vs Raith Rovers and Cove Rangers vs Montrose are both off.
      So too is Elgin City v Forfar and Stenhousemuir vs Peterhead.

      An SPFL statement read: “The Scottish Professional Football League has confirmed that several games scheduled for this weekend have been postponed following significant weather warnings for much of the country.
      “The SPFL has been in discussions with clubs, Police Scotland and relevant authorities on the developing situation and after the red weather warning issued for Tayside, Aberdeenshire and Angus earlier today, it has postponed matches in the interests of safety. ”
      Calum Beattie, SPFL chief operating officer, said: “We have been in close contact with Police Scotland and our clubs and it’s clear that we continue to face very severe weather, particularly in the North East, in the coming days.
      “We never postpone any matches lightly, but our discussions with the emergency services left us in no doubt that this was the correct decision.”
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      An Aberdeen statement read: “The SPFL and Police Scotland have confirmed Saturday’s SPFL Premiership match against Dundee at Pittodrie has been postponed.
      “Much of the Scottish east coast has been ravaged by Storm Babet, leading to significant damage, disruption and, tragically, loss of life.
      “Pittodrie itself has not been immune, with both wind damage and flooding sustained in both the Richard Donald and Main Stands.
      “With the United Kingdom MET Office having updated its weather warning status to red for large parts of the northeast on Saturday, the most severe threat level which includes a risk to life, Police Scotland and the SPFL have postponed the fixture, along with five others, to a future date.”
      Chief Executive Alan Burrows said: “Given the current awful weather and the updated warnings now in place for Saturday, and the associated risk that would pose to the players, staff, and supporters of both clubs, postponing this match to a later date was the only sensible and logical step.
      “It goes without saying that we would ask everyone to heed the current warnings and advice and stay safe until the worst of the weather has passed.”
      The date and kick-off time of the rearranged match will be confirmed in due course.
      Road closures and cancellations to ScotRail services will make it difficult for players and fans to travel to games.
      Scots were urged to stay at home as a matter of course on Friday.
      The worst of the weather will affect the north and east of Scotland, in particular the areas of Angus and Aberdeenshire.
      In the town of Brechin in Angus there has been tragic flooding, with Met Office red weather warning for rain issued for the area.
      Full list of postponements (as of 3pm Friday 20 October)
      cinch PremiershipAberdeen v DundeeSt Johnstone v Motherwell
      cinch ChampionshipArbroath v Raith Rovers
      cinch League 1Cove Rangers v Montrose
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      cinch League 2Elgin City v Forfar AthleticStenhousemuir v Peterhead
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