Across the weekend, tributes took place after the death of Scotland and Manchester United legend Denis Law.
For Ross County, it was a marking of a double tragedy after their own former player Gordon Seaton also passed way.
In honour of both, a minute’s silence was held at the Global Energy Stadium as the Staggies took on Livingston in the Scottish Cup on Saturday, losing to the Championship side after extra-time.
But the silence was not universally conformed to with a small section of the support letting off flares and making a noise.
Police and stewards intervened and threw several of those involved out of the ground.
Ross County vow to ban thug fans
The Highland club have now responded and issued a strongly-worded statement condemning the “reprehensible” section of their support for their actions.
And club chiefs have vowed to come down hard and ban those responsible.
The statement reads: “Ross County FC are appalled at a small section of supporters in the singing section of the Jail End at our home game on Saturday 18th January.
“The group showed utter disrespect during the minute’s silence for a former player and another national football icon.
-“Their conduct was reprehensible and in addition to the jeering and inappropriate noise, several flares were ignited which was wholly dangerous, reckless and could have caused injury to those in the stand.
“Several youths were ejected and a retrospective police and club investigation is ongoing which may lead to prosecution and club bans.
“For the avoidance of any doubt, Ross County FC do not accept that there is a place for such unacceptable conduct at our club.
“And anyone who has information, please contact the club as we work our way through the detailed CCTV footage and other video recordings to identify the perpetrators.”
Jimmy Calderwood passes away
There was more sad news for Scottish football yesterday after former Aberdeen and Dunfermline manager Jimmy Calderwood passed away.
Aged 69, Calderwood had been battling dementia and sadly died at the weekend after his condition had deteriorated.
The Dons and the Pars led tributes to the popular figure within the Scottish game.
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