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Following a Scottish Premiership match between Dundee United and Aberdeen, defender Jack MacKenzie of Aberdeen was left bloodied when he was struck by what appeared to be a seat thrown by a fan during a pitch invasion. MacKenzie, who was a substitute, was on the field as Dundee United supporters flooded the pitch after their team secured victory over Aberdeen and denied them fourth place in the league.
The incident occurred in the aftermath of objects being aimed at United manager Jim Goodwin during the previous meeting at Tannadice, resulting in a limited number of away fans in attendance. Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin described the situation as “unacceptable” and emphasized the need to uncover all the facts surrounding the incident that led to MacKenzie’s injury while he was simply doing his job on the pitch.
Meanwhile, Goodwin expressed his disappointment and labeled the incident as a “disgrace,” highlighting the need for authorities to take action against those responsible for such behavior. Both Aberdeen and Dundee United have refrained from commenting further until more information is gathered, with BBC Sport Scotland reaching out to the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) for a statement on the matter.
As the clubs and authorities investigate the incident, the focus remains on ensuring the safety and security of players and officials during matches to prevent such dangerous incidents from occurring in the future. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of maintaining respect and sportsmanship in football, both on and off the pitch
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