ian1964 10,429 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 A GEORGE Watson’s College coach has denied being involved in on-pitch violence at Hampden Park following Hibs’ Scottish Cup final victory. Greg Binnie, from Ratho, says he had been falsely identified as a supporter seen pushing Rangers goalkeeper Wes Foderingham during the pitch invasion after the game. The 19-year-old has been suspended from his job as a squash coach at George Watson’s College while the school carries out an internal investigation into images which have been shared more than 5000 times on social media. But Mr Binnie – who admits being on the Hampden pitch but denies being involved in the alleged assault – said he has been forced to call in police after he and his mother received a string of sickening threats. He said: “I think I had over 320 messages in about six hours. My mum’s been getting messages as well. Threats and abuse.” I have been getting a barrel-load of Facebook messages and tweets after a photo of my Facebook account was posted which says I was the one who attacked him. This is absolutely not true! Greg Binnie “It’s good for all the Rangers fans as they just want me to be crucified.” Mr Binnie also studies at Edinburgh College and said he now feared for his future. He said: “I’m tearing my hair out because I’ve been pulled up by all my jobs.” In a post on Facebook on Sunday afternoon, Mr Binnie wrote: “Woke up this morning to a load of tweets accusing me of attacking the Rangers goalie! “Absolutely outrageous – yes, I ran on the park and, yes, I ran up to him to celebrate, but I did not touch him or even attempt to touch him. I can’t believe the barrage of abuse I am suddenly getting out of the blue. “I have been getting a barrel-load of Facebook messages and tweets after a photo of my Facebook account was posted which says I was the one who attacked him. This is absolutely not true!” SEE ALSO: Tears of joy as Hibs end 114 years of Scottish Cup agony Police confirmed they were investigating Mr Binnie’s allegations of abusive messages. A spokesman for Police Scotland said: “We can confirm that a report has been received in relation to threatening comments made on social media. “Our inquiries into this matter are ongoing as we work towards establishing the full set of circumstances.” Mr Binnie said he told bosses at George Watson’s about the claims himself. The school confirmed that he had been suspended while it conducts an investigation. A spokeswoman for the school said: “I can confirm that a member of staff has been suspended subject to the completion of an internal investigation into the allegations received by the school. “As this is an ongoing investigation it would not be appropriate for us to comment further at this time.” Meanwhile, stewards and police representatives have praised the response to the pitch invasion at the end of the Scottish Cup final. Rangers claimed players and staff were assaulted as thousands of Hibs supporters flooded on to the pitch following the dramatic and historic 3-2 win at Hampden Park on Saturday. Fans of the Glasgow team also made it past stewards on to the pitch, leading to a period of fighting between the two sets of supporters before mounted Police Scotland officers restored order at the national stadium. One steward was slightly injured but security group G4S said staff did a “good job considering the situation”, while the general secretary of the Scottish Police Federation praised the “professional” response of officers. So far, 11 arrests have been made and police are trawling through CCTV and online footage of the trouble to identify those involved. They said more arrests were expected. The Scottish Football Association has announced it plans to set up an independent commission to investigate the circumstances. Read more: http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/george-watson-s-college-coach-denies-hampden-park-violence-1-4136232#ixzz49ZL1Kves 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boabie 230 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 “Absolutely outrageous – yes, I ran on the park and, yes, I ran up to him to celebrate, but I did not touch him or even attempt to touch him. I can’t believe the barrage of abuse I am suddenly getting out of the blue. " Lying bassa. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc 280 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 If you weren't on the park you would be getting zero hassle. Ever stopped to think of that numbskull? This clown is in charge of children's education......? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aweebluesoandso 290 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Faced with irrefutable evidence he stills lies and claims it's not him, he's employed with the SFA too, no action there, quelle surprise. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 2,499 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 (edited) He is correct he never touched Fotherinham but it was just his luck that another pushed him aside. He was racing at Fotheringham with his fist already clenched ready to strike. Intent is also a crime. Edited May 24, 2016 by pete 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,160 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 The abuser becomes the abused. He's at it... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,429 Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 The abuser becomes the abused. He's at it... Lifted from FF SenoraCuellar SenoraCuellar is online now on prozac and my high horse Join Date 26-03-2008 Posts 3,500 Default Re: George Watson’s College coach denies Hampden Park violence His mum was posting pics pf him on the pitch with the hashtag #legend. Suck it you whinging pieces of shite. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Germinal 27 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 This is getting ludicrous. is no-one responsible forth their actions, ever? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,160 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 This is getting ludicrous. is no-one responsible forth their actions, ever? When our leaders in the sport and political arena refuse to accept they were part of the problem, how can we expect the proles to do the same? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooponthewing 1,139 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 It wouldn't surprise me if certain politicians knew they were part of the problem, it wouldn't say much for them politically if they didn't. I also suspect other fans are aware of this so therefore expect to have carte blanche to behave in any derogatory or offensive way they see fit when they encounter Rangers fans or Unionists and they feel they have an axe to grind. We must keep the pressure on and not forget Saturday's scenes, funnily enough my neice seems to be over it however my sister who was with us that day too says she will never be at a game away from Ibrox again, she got one hell of a fright(probably because I left her while dragging my neice out. Priorities lol) 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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