BAN THEM FOR LIFE: Dundee United boss Goodwin hits out after he is targeted by missile-throwing Dons thugs
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Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin has called for life bans to be imposed on Aberdeen fans who threw missiles at him during his team’s dramatic 1-0 win at Tannadice. The former Dons manager was targeted by travelling fans situated in the stand high behind his technical area. Pyros were also lit before kick-off.
![[Pyros were lit in the visiting Aberdeen fans' section of the Tannadice ground]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/29/23/93569627-0-image-a-2_1735514663477.jpg)
A variety of items, including bottles and coins, were launched towards Goodwin at various stages of the match — including after Kevin Holt scored United’s 94th-minute winner, which moved them three points behind third-placed Aberdeen in the Premiership table.
![[A steward takes a thrown bottle off the pitch after the Premiership clash]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/29/23/93569755-0-image-a-3_1735514764542.jpg)
‘I tried to be as reserved as I possibly could be when the goal went in,’ said the 43-year-old Irishman. ‘Again, it’s disappointing the amount of missiles that were coming down from above. There was a bottle of vodka, coins and firelighters and everything coming down on us. To have that type of stuff hurled down on top of us, it’s not acceptable.
![[Pyro smoke delayed kick-off for the game between Dundee United and Aberdeen]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/29/23/93569629-0-image-a-4_1735514844305.jpg)
‘They were skimming over our heads, not just mine, but the backroom staff, the linesman and the fourth official. Thankfully, there was a real gusty wind and it was affecting their aim. ‘It’s madness in this day and age. There were plenty of cameras at the game today, CCTV and all of that, and hopefully these guys will be caught and thrown out of football for life.
![[Kevin Holt, second from left, celebrates his dramatic late winner with United team-mates]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/29/23/93569635-0-image-a-5_1735514881035.jpg)
