Neil Lennon Coin Throw

[Dr. Gonzo]

14 hours ago, Rab said:

All those Juve players surrounding him because he's an Irish Catholic, no other reason.

Mourinho is a twat, if he was pelted with coins it’d be fully deserved. If he gets any abuse at all, he deserves it simply for existing.

[ScoRoss]

17 hours ago, Rab said:

All those Juve players surrounding him because he's an Irish Catholic, no other reason.

 

[Dave]

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has condemned the attacks on Neil Lennon, adding the Hibernian boss has shown "great dignity".

Lennon was hit by a coin launched at him during last week's derby at Hearts, while a piece of graffiti sprayed onto a wall near Tynecastle emerged a day later, reading 'Hang Neil Lennon'.

[CaaC (John)+]

Referees worried over coin throwing', says ex-official as police warn over anti-social behavior

By Phil Goodlad

BBC Scotland

49 minutes ago | Scottish

Referees feel "apprehensive" at top-flight games for fear of being struck with a coin thrown from the crowd, says former match official Steven Conroy.

Police Scotland are urging fans who witnesses any act of anti-social behavior at grounds this weekend to report it.

But Conroy told BBC Scotland that more must be done to protect referees.

"Why should a 51-year-old man feel apprehensive going to his work? It's just not right," said Conroy.

"They certainly feel apprehensive when they're going to games wondering and worrying if they're going to be the next one that gets their head split open with coins.

"During the games themselves, you're concentrating so much that it doesn't come into your mind - but it does before and after."

• Former referee calls for sanctions on clubs

Assistant referee Calum Spence, Hibernian head coach Neil Lennon and Rangers forward Alfredo Morelos have had coins thrown at them in recent weeks.

Greater Glasgow Police divisional commander chief superintendent Brian McInulty told BBC Scotland: "This kind of behavior is entirely unacceptable.

"We encourage any fans who witness anti-social or threatening behavior, or someone intending to throw a missile, or indeed throwing one, to report it as soon as possible to a steward, to police in the stadium, or to their club's supporters' association, and it will be investigated.

'Zero tolerance'

"Robust search procedures are in place at football stadia to minimize the risk of prohibited items entering grounds, and officers and staff make use of CCTV as well as having officers deployed around and inside grounds to monitor fan behavior.

"Fans should make no mistake - if they are observed throwing a missile, they will be arrested. If they are caught with pyrotechnics, they will be arrested. We have zero tolerance for racist or sectarian behavior and language."

The Scottish Professional Football League, which oversees the Premiership, Championship and Leagues One and Two, said it is "vital that attending SPFL matches continues to be seen as an enjoyable experience that families can attend together in safety".

"We support the efforts of clubs, Police Scotland and other fans to identify and bring offenders to book," the organization added.

"We will be reviewing whether there is more than we can do to ensure that those who choose to misbehave are identified and punished for their actions."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46150617

[ScoRoss]

There's no strict liability in Scotland, so I can't see any club shutting down part of their ground voluntarily. 

Frankly, the media storm over the incident died after about a week and will be the same next time something like this happens. All clubs have to do is appear in front of some cameras for a week, say how much they are 'working to eradicate this' and soon the PR will be taken care of.