Fan charged after linesman coin incident at Rangers-Livingston match
Thursday 4 October 2018 16:27, UK
A man has been charged after an assistant referee was struck with a coin during Rangers' 1-0 defeat at Livingston.
The Scottish Premiership clash at the Tony Macaroni Arena on September 30 was held up for several minutes after Calum Spence was struck on the back of his head.
The 30-year-old fan is scheduled to appear at Livingston Sheriff Court on Friday, October 5.
The incident occurred around 15 minutes into the second half when an object was thrown from the East Stand housing the travelling Rangers support.
Spence had to be treated by Livingston physio Andy MacKenzie, although he was able to continue and see out the match, which Gary Holt's side won 1-0 thanks to a Dolly Menga winner.
After the match, Rangers manager Steven Gerrard condemned the ugly scenes. He said: "I don't think that belongs in football, does it? I think we all know that's not right. He's trying to do a job, so that's not right."
Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell condemned the "primitive act" but praised both clubs for their reactions to the incident.
Scottish FA head of referee operations, John Fleming, also called the incident a "cowardly, reckless act".
