sports
January 12, 2026
Aberdeen fan who injured own player by throwing seat jailed for 18 months
David Gowans threw the seat on to the pitch at Dundee United after a match, striking Aberdeen’s Jack MacKenzie
TL;DR
- David Gowans, 31, was sentenced to 18 months in jail for throwing a seat part onto the pitch.
- The projectile struck Aberdeen player Jack MacKenzie, causing a severe eye injury and permanent disfigurement.
- Gowans admitted culpable and reckless conduct.
- He received an 18-month prison sentence and a 10-year football banning order.
- Aberdeen has also issued Gowans a lifetime ban.
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