During the match between Aberdeen and Dundee United, Aberdeen defender Jack MacKenzie was injured in the face when a seat was thrown from the stands. The incident took place on May 17, 2025, at Tannadice Park after the match ended. MacKenzie, who had not played, was on the field when the fans rushed onto it after the 2-1 win.
Aberdeen football player was hit by one of their fansAfter the match ended, Dundee United fans rushed onto the pitch to celebrate getting fourth place in the Scottish Premiership. While the incident was taking place, someone threw a plastic seat from the Fair Play Stand where Aberdeen fans were seated. Because the projectile hit MacKenzie in the face, he experienced bleeding and was taken to see a doctor right away.
According to club officials, MacKenzie got a serious injury to his face that required stitches. The pictures display the player being carried out on a wheelchair, with a blood-soaked bandage covering his head. The disturbing part is that the object came from an Aberdeen fan.
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Police Scotland is investigating the attack, saying it was a senseless act that injured the player. Commander Ray Birnie has asked for anyone who saw something to contact the police. Should anyone watching from the Fair Play Stand know anything, the official asked them to report it.
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The authorities involved in football criticize this type of behaviorThe SPFL is disappointed that a thrilling game was ruined by stupid actions. Aberdeen FC declared they were extremely upset by the incident and will take the strongest action possible against the person responsible.
After managing Aberdeen, Jim Goodwin, the manager of Dundee United, said the attack was an outrage and could encourage authorities to address fan violence more seriously. Jimmy Thelin, the Aberdeen manager, also said the incident should never happen and wished his player a speedy recovery.
This situation is bringing to light the ongoing issue of fans acting inappropriately during Scottish football games.
Aberdeen football player was hit by one of their fansAfter the match ended, Dundee United fans rushed onto the pitch to celebrate getting fourth place in the Scottish Premiership. While the incident was taking place, someone threw a plastic seat from the Fair Play Stand where Aberdeen fans were seated. Because the projectile hit MacKenzie in the face, he experienced bleeding and was taken to see a doctor right away.
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— Balls.ie (@ballsdotie) May 17, 2025
A really shocking incident. Jack MacKenzie was left bloodied by an object thrown by his own fanshttps://t.co/0Ah442ptnh
According to club officials, MacKenzie got a serious injury to his face that required stitches. The pictures display the player being carried out on a wheelchair, with a blood-soaked bandage covering his head. The disturbing part is that the object came from an Aberdeen fan.
The police are still searching for the suspectYou should also consider this news: At the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a Falcon fan hit a Saints fan many times.
Police Scotland is investigating the attack, saying it was a senseless act that injured the player. Commander Ray Birnie has asked for anyone who saw something to contact the police. Should anyone watching from the Fair Play Stand know anything, the official asked them to report it.
Also read: Violence at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium: Falcon fan attacks a Saints supporter by repeatedly hitting him
The authorities involved in football criticize this type of behaviorThe SPFL is disappointed that a thrilling game was ruined by stupid actions. Aberdeen FC declared they were extremely upset by the incident and will take the strongest action possible against the person responsible.
You can never fully legislate for the actions of morons, but it's almost like letting incidents involving objects being thrown on the pitch go unpunished for ages was always going to lead to something terrible happening. https://t.co/Mi2OezJTxH
— 20 Minute Tims (@20MinuteTims) May 18, 2025
After managing Aberdeen, Jim Goodwin, the manager of Dundee United, said the attack was an outrage and could encourage authorities to address fan violence more seriously. Jimmy Thelin, the Aberdeen manager, also said the incident should never happen and wished his player a speedy recovery.
This situation is bringing to light the ongoing issue of fans acting inappropriately during Scottish football games.
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