A 13-year-old boy was attacked after a Partick Thistle game, leading his father to condemn football ultras and their violent behavior in Glasgow.
He thought fan violence was history in Scotland. Now, it’s common at Firhill games, with away fans causing problems regularly. They shout abuse at young Thistle fans, who then shout back. Graham says they aren’t there for the football.
Graham’s son, Ronin, was beaten near Firhill Stadium. Ronin is 13, and he suffered pain, swelling, and a black eye after a Thistle vs. Morton game where Greenock Morton drew against Partick Thistle 2-2. Ronin’s scarf was also stolen.
Graham is worried about this behavior. He connects it to pyrotechnics, pitch invasions, and other anti-social actions. Graham knows this issue spans multiple clubs. Thistle, Hamilton, and Airdrie fans behaved badly, seeming to just want to look tough online.
Greenock fans posted on Instagram after the game. They wore ski masks and balaclavas and showed off stolen Thistle scarves and items. Graham believes this is criminal and glorified. He’s chilled by these ultras, thinking they are like paramilitary groups who aren’t truly football supporters.
Graham worries about vulnerable people getting hurt more seriously. One person can cause serious mayhem. Thirty people caused the violence on Saturday, which isn’t acceptable at all. It harms the clubs’ reputations, and Graham says they are fan-owned local teams, not Premier League teams, calling it “mad.”
Greenock Morton stated they are appalled by the attack and showed disgust at the incident. Partick Thistle knows about it too and are helping the family. Police Scotland is investigating the assault, which happened around 5 pm on February 1, 2025, near Firhill Street in Glasgow.
