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Jim Goodwin slams ‘mindless idiots’ in Aberdeen support who threw coins at him

'There was a pie, a cup of juice and a couple of coins. And one of them unfortunately landed on the top of my head.' says Jim Goodwin as he slams minority of 'mindless idiots' within Aberdeen's support who threw projectiles

Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin against former club Aberdeen. Image: SNS.
Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin against former club Aberdeen. Image: SNS.

Jim Goodwin has hit out at “mindless idiots” in the Aberdeen support after he claimed he was hit on the head by a coin.

The 41-year-old was sacked by Aberdeen on January 28 following a 6-0 loss at Hibs.

Goodwin was appointed Dundee United manager earlier this week with his first game in charge against the Dons at Tannadice.

Aberdeen won 3-1 but Goodwin claims he was targeted by missiles from amidst the 3,000 strong travelling Dons support, including coins, pies and a cup of juice.

Goodwin says one of the coins hit him on the head.

Police Scotland have said they are speaking to both clubs about the incident and reviewing CCTV footage.

Dundee Utd’s manager Jim Goodwin against Aberdeen. Image: Shutterstock.

He said: “I obviously wasn’t expecting a warm reception from the Aberdeen fans as they were clearly disappointed with how things ended at the club for me.

“I was disappointed with the fact there were coins and other projectiles being chucked down on top of us.

“There was a pie, a cup of juice and a couple of coins.

“And one of them unfortunately landed on the top of my head.”

Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin looks dejected during during the 3-1 loss to Aberdeen. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Goodwin came up against Aberdeen just five weeks after he was axed as manager by the Pittodrie board.

The former Dons boss quick to underline it was a minority of “mindless idiots” that tarnished the Reds support at Tannadice.

Dundee United Manager Jim Goodwin hands the ball to Aberdeen’s Ross McCrorie. Image: SNS.

Goodwin said: “I have to say it is definitely just the minority few.

“There are a few bad eggs who tarnished the rest of the club because Aberdeen is a terrific club.

“One of the best supported clubs in the country and there were 2,500 to 3,000 of them down the road again supporting their team.

“But a few mindless idiots have us talking about stuff we really don’t want to be talking about.

“It was disappointing and I am sure it will be dealt with.

“It is not what you want when you go to your work.”

A Police Scotland statement spokesperson said: “Officers are aware of media reporting around objects being thrown onto the pitch at Tannadice Park, during a match on the evening of Saturday, 4 March, 2023.

“Whilst no reports have been made to Police Scotland, we are engaging with the clubs involved to establish the circumstances.

“Enquiries are ongoing which will include a review of CCTV footage.”

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