2 weeks Ago By Jonathon Moar
A HAMILTON ACADEMICAL board member was spotted with a plaster strip on his nose amid allegations of violent scenes at New Douglas Park. Police are probing an alleged bottle attack on two Accies officials at half-time of their Championship clash with Queen's Park on Saturday. 4 A Hamilton board member was spotted with a plaster on his nose Credit: COMMISSIONED BY THE SUN 4 Police were in close proximity of the Hamilton directors Credit: COMMISSIONED BY THE SUN 4 The strip wasn't on his nose at the start of the game Credit: COMMISSIONED BY THE SUN 4 Hamilton directors were subjected to furious shouts from the crowd Credit: COMMISSIONED BY THE SUN Hamilton were relegated to League One after a goalless draw - although that's pending an appeal to the Scottish FA .
On Thursday afternoon, the SPFL dropped a bombshell statement revealing that Accies had been deducted 15 points . The punishment concerned the breach of 'multiple' rules. The shock deduction saw Hamilton plunge down the Championship table, leaving them rock bottom and eight points adrift of safety.
READ MORE FOOTBALL DREAM DEBUT Teen Scots goalkeeper grabs assist and clean sheet in first competitive start ST JOHNSTONE VS CELTIC Predictions and tips as Hoops look to book Scottish Cup final spot It left Hamilton needing to win all three of their games to have any chance of survival, meaning that draw with Queen's Park confirmed the drop to the third tier - once again, pending that appeal to the SFA. The week's developments ultimately led to unsavoury scenes at the game. Accies officials were subjected to chants of 'Sack the Board' and the protests turned violent.
We told last night how a club director and a senior steward required treatment for facial wounds after a flashpoint at half-time. Most read in Football DODGING RODGERS I met my idol Brendan Rodgers but he was so fuming he didn't speak to me SCOTT TO BE Fans say 'build a statue' as McTominay masterclass keeps title race alive 'SICK MONSTER' Ex-Prem star Payet beat me & made me film sick sex acts, ex lover tells cops DREAM DEBUT Teen Scots goalkeeper grabs assist and clean sheet in first competitive start Fans were able to gain access to the directors' room. A source told the Scottish Sun: "A fire door was opened from inside to allow some fans to get to an area they shouldn't be in.
Moment fuming Hamilton Accies fans call for the exit of director of football Gerry Strain after their home defeat to Morton "Bottles were thrown and one director and a steward - there for security - were cut around their noses. "Police are now involved and are scouring CCTV images to see who got in and how they got in." An eyewitness added: "There were angry scenes outside the directors' room before the start of the second half.
"There was a baying mob having at the owner and one man in an Accies tie returned to the directors' room with a cut to his face." Police Scotland have confirmed to the Scottish Sun that the situation is being investigated. A police spokesperson said: “We were made aware of two men aged 70 and 52 having been assaulted within stadium premises in Cadzow Drive, Hamilton on Saturday, 19 April, 2025.
“Enquiries are ongoing.” The Scottish Sun have also approached Hamilton Academical FC. Chairman Jock Brown and ex- Labour MP George Robertson both left before the final whistle with police in close attendance.
Now, we can reveal previously unseen pictures that show Accies director John Brown sporting a plaster-like strip on his nose. A picture from earlier in the afternoon shows that former club chairman Mr Brown - not to be confused with current chair Jock - did NOT have the plaster on his nose at the beginning of the game. He is also understood to have left before full-time.
Club owner Seref Zengin was among the directors who stayed until the end and he was subjected to chants of 'give us our club back' at full-time. Protests continued outside the stadium afterwards. As mentioned, the club have now been relegated pending that SFA appeal.
SunSport exclusively revealed the extent of the crisis prior to yesterday's match . We told you how Hamilton owe the owners of their stadium more than £500,000. Read more on the Scottish Sun HOLS TRAGEDY Tributes for Brits killed in cable car crash as manslaughter probe launched ASSAULT SHOCK Accies director violently attacked with BOTTLES as fans break into boardroom They are tenants at New Douglas Park, which is owned by former Accies owner Colin McGowan.
But it emerged that the club haven't paid rent on the stadium for more than a year. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page.
