Scottish Premiership

FORMER Hibernian goalkeeper John Burridge has revealed that a Hearts fan once left him a dirty present in his motorbike helmet.
The 69-year-old – who played for the Scottish outfit between 1991-1993 – claimed the incident left him with poo running down his face.

Former shot-stopper John Burridge played for 29 clubs during his careerCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Burridge has stated he travelled to Hibernian by getting the train from his home in Durham to Edinburgh Waverley every day.
He would then make his way to the club’s training ground by using a motorbike he kept at the railway station.
And Burridge – who helped Hibs win the League Cup against Dunfermline in his first year at Easter Road – has lifted the lid on one incident that scarred him.
Speaking on the latest episode of the Edinburgh Football Show, he said: “I had a little 250cc.

“And what I did was get the train and an hour and 20 minutes later I am in Waverley [because] I had to get to Wardie training ground.
“I was rushing one day and put my helmet on and as I got to the traffic lights I thought ‘what the hell is that?’
“And brown [stuff] started coming down my face – somebody had s*** in my flipping helmet.
“I got to Wardie and there was a big flipping turd on my flipping head. I thought you dirty Scottish b*******, you know.

Burridge won the League Cup at both Aston Villa and HibernianCredit: PA:Press Association

“It must have been a bloody Hearts fan because a Hibs lad wouldn’t have done that.
“I always took my helmet home after that and I didn’t leave it at Waverley ever again.”
Burridge – who played for 29 clubs during his lengthy career – famously wore a Superman costume for Wolves against Newcastle in 1982 following a bet he made with Kevin Keegan.

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FURIOUS Celtic fans branded the team ‘s****bags’ as their bus left Parkhead following their disastrous draw with St Johnstone.
The pressure was already firmly on Neil Lennon ahead of kick-off with Rangers hammering Ross County in the Highlands earlier in the day.

Fans hurled abuse in direction of Celtic bus following dismal draw

Fans once again vented their frustrations following poor Celtic result

Neil Lennon is under increasing pressureCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow

Thousands of supporters turned up to make their voices heard last week following their shock Betfred Cup exit.
And a number were back at the stadium today following the latest poor result in a run that now sees the Scottish champions with just two wins from 12 games.

Large police presence at Celtic Park to keep order at stadium
Video footage shows a large number of angry fans hurling abuse as the team bus departed Parkhead.
Shouts of ‘f***ing s****bags’ could be heard as the crowd vented their anger at falling further behind Rangers in the race for the Premiership title.

Fans also chanted ‘sack the board’ as they made their feelings known to the Parkhead hierarchy.
A large line of police also escorted supporters away from the ground as they look to avoid a repeat of the shocking scenes from last week.
The fans’ frustrations weren’t the only ones boiling over with boss Lennon taking issue with questions over his future in his post-match interview with the BBC.

Celtic drew 1-1 with St Johnstone on SundayCredit: PA:Press Association

His position is under severe threat after falling 13 points behind runaway leaders Rangers at the top of the table.

Chris Kane grabbed the opening goal of the game for St Johnstone before Moi Elyounoussi levelled with his first touch of the ball to rescue a point.
Lennon insists he can still turn the season around but was unhappy with BBC reporter Kheredine Idessane’s ‘negative questions’ following the 1-1 draw.

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STEVEN GERRARD hinted at changes for Rangers with a busy spell ahead.
And one thing not changing was their remarkable form – or Jermain Defoe getting on the scoresheet.

James Tavernier celebrated after his goal helped Rangers to a huge winCredit: PA:Press Association

Kemar Roofe slid in the opener as Rangers extended the lead atop the Scottish PremiershipCredit: Getty Images – Getty

Defoe made his 800th appearance of his career and put the icing on the cake in stoppage time.
The visitors head to Lech Poznan on Thursday knowing they’ve already qualified for the last 32.
But for now they wait to see what response Celtic have against St Johnstone this afternoon as they go 14 POINTS clear with the 4-0 win.
It was a sticky opening quarter to the game with neither side threatening.

And it was the hosts who fashioned the first chance of the game after 25 minutes.
Iain Vigurs’ diagonal ball over the top found Harry Paton on the right.
He cut inside and sent a rasping left-footed shot on target which McGregor beat away.
That seemed to be the wake-up call that Rangers needed as they broke the deadlock two minutes later.

Tavernier claimed the assist in Morris’ OG en route to Rangers’ crushing winCredit: PA:Press Association

Steven Davis judged a defence-splitting pass to perfection inside the right channel that found James Tavernier and his low cross into the six-yard box was put in by a sliding Kemar Roofe.
Iain Vigurs picked up his customary booking booking just before the interval as he caught Morelos with a late slide tackle in the middle of the park.
In the aftermath, Gardyne quickly followed him into the book after something he said following the challenge.
Goldson and Kamara took an immediate dislike to what was said and Gerrard spoke with referee John Beaton on the way off the park.
Ryan Kent was quiet in the first half but was immediately involved at the start of the second.
His tricky run down the left resulted in a cross to Roofe who saw his downward header saved by Ross Laidlaw and Alfredo Morelos couldn’t score the rebound after a wonderful block from Callum Morris.
And Kent was involved in the second goal too. His low cross from the left was met by Roofe sliding in the six-yard box again and Josh Reid did superbly well to block the shot.

Steven Gerrard’s side are now miles clear of Celtic in the tableCredit: PA:Press Association
However, Tavernier was following in right behind Roofe and the ball bounced off the Rangers skipper and into the net.
County had their big chance to become only the third side to score against Rangers in the Premiership this season.
Midway through the second half, Reid’s delivery into the box was flicked on by Stewart at the front post and Connor Randall – on at half time for Keith Watson – blasted well over the bar from three yards with the goal at his mercy.
Tavernier looked for his second of the game with a volley from the right-hand side of the box but it went well-wide.
He did get his usual assist not long after though when sent clear down the right by Goldson.
Morelos was free in the centre of the box to roll home into an empty net, but Morris slid in in front of the Colombian and diverted into his own goal.
Gerrard then made a quadruple sub with just over a quarter of an hour to play, switching the entire front three for Cedric Itten, Ianis Hagi and Defoe.
Hagi tried his luck from wide on the right from a free-kick but Laidlaw parried over from underneath his crossbar.
Then Defoe got his goal in injury time, spinning on the edge of the six-yard box from an Itten pass and rolling it into the net.

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A PAIR of strikers with the same name both scored a hat-trick in Scotland in what is believed to be a world first.
Garry Thomson and his namesake – Garry Thomson – netted three times apiece for Thornton Hibs in a 6-2 victory for their side.

Garry and Garry Thomson made history last Saturday

The team mates – cousins from Fife now dubbed “The Thomson Twins” – put their club into the sporting history books in their game against Edinburgh rivals Craigroyston last Saturday.
It’s believed to be the first time two players with the same name both scored a hat-trick for the same team in the same match.
Not only did 30-year-old club stalwart Garry Sr net a hat-trick, his younger cousin and fellow striker, Garry Jr, 24, also scored three goals to give the East of Scotland League side an unlikely claim to fame.
The pair, now dubbed the “Thomson Twins” by team-mates, did not realise the significance of the result until after the final whistle.

Garry Sr, a production technician at Fife-based drinks giant Diageo, said: “We were both delighted to have bagged a hat-trick each but had not really given it another thought until teammates started ribbing us about it in the changing room.
“Even though that’s now my 13th hat-trick in the 10 years I’ve been at the club, this is certainly the one that’ll be remembered.”
While Garry Sr is well accustomed to scoring goals, for Garry Jr, a labourer for East Fife Joinery in Leven, the achievement was all the sweeter as it was the first time he had netted three in a match.
“It was just brilliant and family, friends and team-mates have been joking about it since,” he said.

The pair are cousins

The ‘Thomson Twins’ in training
Thornton Hibs manager Craig Gilbert said it is the first time he has ever heard of such a thing happening in a match, be it professional or amateur.
“It has to be unique and I’m delighted for the pair, who are great lads, to have created a little bit of history,” he said.
“I even managed to pull the referee’s leg after the final whistle too with me insisting Garry Thomson had scored all six goals,” he joked.

Now the dust has settled on the achievement, the pair have a new battle on their hands to decide who will get to keep the souvenir match ball.
“Maybe, we’ll have to flip a coin at the end of the season awards, who knows,” said Craig.
“At least they are from the same family, maybe they can take turns.”

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RANGERS legend Ally McCoist blasted Celtic ‘nutcases’ for breaking social distancing rules during a protest.
Thousands gathered outside Celtic Park after the Hoops’ Betfred Cup humbling at the hands of Ross County.

Ally McCoist hit out at the Celtic fans who gathered outside Celtic Park to protest on SundayCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow

Angry punters called for Neil Lennon to be sacked in the wake of the 2-0 defeat which ended Celts’ 35-game unbeaten domestic cup run.
Lennon is under severe pressure with his side out of Europe and trailing Rangers by 11 points in the title race.
And fans have made it clear they want change by protesting at Parkhead.
But with Glasgow currently in Tier 4 lockdown, Rangers legend McCoist furiously hit out at those who ignored strict Scottish Government guidelines – labelling them an ’embarrassment to the country’.

He said: “There were outrageous scenes after the game.
“They’re not supporters, I nearly called them supporters, that’s exactly the one thing they are not.
“They completely embarrassed themselves with some of their behaviour, throwing fences at police vehicles.
“Listen, these weren’t Celtic supporters, they were just nutcases, idiots, an embarrassment to the country never mind anything else.

Supporters ignored social distancing rules despite the tight restrictions in GlasgowCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow

Celtic players and staff were targeted with missiles as they were escorted away from the groundCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow

Police protected fences while the cup match went on inside the stadiumCredit: Getty Images – Getty

“I couldn’t believe the arrogance – who do they think they are? Celtic went on a domestic run where they won nine, ten, 11 trophies in a row and they get out and react like that?
“I don’t think I’ve seen anything like that in this country to tell you the truth, you sometimes see it when it’s Turkey and Italy.
“It was absolutely shocking, an embarrassment, they really were, it goes without saying we can do without that.”
Celtic pledged to fully investigate the violent scenes that took place on Sunday night.
The club claim players and staff were targeted by missiles during a police escort away from the ground.
Two cops suffered minor injuries amid the chaotic events, while Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf blasted the ‘disgraceful’ yobs responsible.
McCoist added: “The first thing they were doing was breaking the social distancing rules.
“Not a lot shocks you nowadays. If you’re not watching it live, you’re seeing it within a minute.

Celtic were trumped 2-0 at home by Ross County to end their long domestic cup runCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow

Pressure is mounting on Neil Lennon to be sacked as the horror start to the season continuedCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow

McCoist branded the ‘nutcases’ an ’embarrassment’ for their behaviourCredit: Willie Vass – The Sun
“It left a really bad taste in our mouths watching it, you couldn’t help but think of the players and Neil Lennon.”
Celtic icon Rod Stewart said: “I’m heartbroken and disgusted. In all my years supporting Celtic I’ve never seen anything like that. It’s shameful.
“I don’t think anyone would touch the Celtic job with a a barge pole.
“I’d let Neil Lennon finish the season, he can turn it around.”

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CELTIC will fully investigate the violent scenes that took place at Parkhead on Sunday evening after claiming players and staff were targeted by MISSILES while being escorted from the stadium.
The Hoops required a police escort from Celtic Park following their Betfred Cup exit to Ross County with the club describing the scenes as ‘unacceptable’.

Celtic players and staff were escorted from Parkhead by policeCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow

The Parkhead club stated that while only a small number of people were involved, it cannot be condoned in any way as they slammed the actions of the individuals.
A club statement read: “Everyone at the club is hugely disappointed by this afternoon’s result, one which has ended our phenomenal run of 35 consecutive cup victories.  
“While we sincerely share the huge disappointment of all Celtic supporters, there can be no excuse for some of the violent scenes at Celtic Park this evening. The club will be investigating these events fully.
“For players and a management team, who have given so much in recent years and have delivered 11 consecutive trophies, to require an escort from Celtic Park while being targeted with missiles, is simply unacceptable.

Police hold back Celtic fans from breaking through barrier during protestCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow
“While we understand that only a small number of people were involved in this behaviour, some of the actions this evening, which have obviously left our own players shaken, cannot be condoned in any way.”
Thousands of Celtic fans gathered at Parkhead to call for Neil Lennon to be sacked after another shock defeat.
Ross Stewart and Alex Iacovitti scored the goals as Ross County ended a run of 35 cup wins in a row for the Hoops and ended their stranglehold on Scottish silverware.
Pictures and video footage emerged on social media of supporters outside Celtic Park making their feelings clear following the latest loss.

Two cops suffered minor injuries amid the chaotic scenes, while Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf blasted the ‘disgraceful’ yobs responsible.
He tweeted: “Utterly disgraceful scenes outside of Celtic Park from a minority of fans tonight with violence aimed towards police.
“Officers have been front and centre keeping us safe during this pandemic, to treat them this way at any time is shameful, to do it during these times is disgrace.”

Meanwhile, Ally McCoist has blasted Celtic fans for breaking social distancing rules.
Glasgow is currently in Tier 4 lockdown and the Rangers legend hit out at supporters who have ignored strict Scottish Government guidelines.
Asked if fans are right to protest, he told Premier Sports: “Well clearly not if they are breaking social distancing.
“Listen, I totally understand the fans’ frustration, of course.
“But at the same time, if they are breaking rules and you start breaking laws, then you are overstepping the mark.
“I will always stick up for the fans in terms of they must voice their opinion and they are entitled to voice their opinion as long as they do it in the right way.
“If they are doing it in the wrong way tonight at Celtic Park then it shouldn’t be allowed.”

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THOUSANDS of Celtic fans gathered outside Parkhead calling for Neil Lennon to be sacked.
The Hoops suffered another shocking defeat on Sunday afternoon – this time at the hands of Ross County as the visitors ran out 2-0 winners at Parkhead.

Celtic fans gathering outside Parkhead to protest Neil Lennon’s positionCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow

They’re protesting in their thousandsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

The Celts have crashed out of the Betfred Cup in the last-16… a trophy they have won in the past four seasons.
It spells the end of the club’s domestic dominance as their 35-game cup winning streak was stopped.
And thousands of Hoops fans now believe it should spell the end of Lennon’s second tenure as manager.
Pictures and video footage on social media has emerged of supporters outside of Celtic Park to make their feelings clear.

The raucous crowd chanted “Lennon out” and “sack the board”.
Masked fans erupted into chaos and tried to push down large barriers erected by police to protect the manager and his team as they made their way to the car park.
Dozens of officers stood around the crowd in a bid to keep them contained and under control.
Multiple police teams in riot vans stood watch, as a helicopter circulated above.

Police were on the sceneCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow

Cops fencing the fans inCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow
One thug was heard yelling at a BBC cameraman, “If you pick up that camera, you’re getting slashed”.
This of course breaks coronavirus Tier 4 guidelines, which Glasgow City Council and its surrounding areas comes under.
It is understood that a police helicopter flying around Parkhead and roughly 30 police vans are present to deal with the crowds.
Diehard fan Karen Cunningham, 45, said: “We’re all disgusted Neil Lennon has been left this long, action should have been taken a couple of weeks ago.
“Surely it’s time for the board to sack him, if he’s not willing to leave.”
The mum of two added: “He was brought on as the easy option, the cheapest option. I hope I wake up in the morning and it has been announced.
“The players should still be performing. I definitely think he’s lost the dressing room.
“People keep blaming the players but the buck lies with Neil Lennon.”
Lennon could hear the shouts as he walked into his post-match media conference and said: “It doesn’t make me feel good obviously. We are not in a good moment.
“The game is a small microcosm of the run we are on: penalty and set-play. We have given the opposition free hits.
“We dominated the game and lacked a bit of quality in the final third.”
Alison Conroy of Radio Clyde has reported that the media at today’s match were evacuated from the ground.
Rangers legend Ally McCoist has slammed the fans for flouting the Scottish Government’s covid laws.

Around 30 police vans attended the sceneCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow

A police helicopter hovering overheadCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow

Scott Brown leaving the stadiumCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow

He told Premier Sports: “Well clearly not if they are breaking social distancing.
“Listen, I totally understand the fans’ frustration, of course.
“But at the same time, if they are breaking rules and you start breaking laws, then you are overstepping the mark.
“I will always stick up for the fans in terms of they must voice their opinion and they are entitled to voice their opinion as long as they do it in the right way.
“If they are doing it in the wrong way tonight at Celtic Park then it shouldn’t be allowed.”

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