ian1964 10,447 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Oct 17 2008 By Ian Dow RANGERS star Kevin Thomson's car has been vandalised by thugs outside his Edinburgh home. The slogans "IRA" and "Bobo's gonnae get you" were scratched into the paintwork of his Land Rover He's the second Ibrox player to be targeted by vandals this month. The attack on Thomson's Land Rover happened late on Sunday evening. The midfielder called police to report damage to the valuable vehicle. A Lothian and Borders police spokesman said yesterday: "Our officers are investigating malicious damage to a vehicle in the west of Edinburgh. "It is obvious that this was not a random attack and we would like to hear from anyone who has any knowledge of it." Just over a week ago, vandals scored graffiti on Rangers keeper Allan McGregor's Bentley and the Range Rover of his fiancee, Leah Shevlin. The words "Holly Goaly"- a reference to Celtic's Artur Boruc, who is nicknamed the "Holy Goalie" - were gouged into the Bentley's silver paintwork. It was the second attack on the international keeper's car. In March, acid was poured over it, causing damage which cost thousands of pounds to repair. A spokesman for Rangers said last night: "This is the latest in a line of unacceptable attacks and threats against our playing staff. "The club has been working closely with the police with regard to recent incidents which we strongly condemn." Thomson, who turned 24 on Tuesday, was the victim of an unprovoked attack in an Edinburgh nightclub in March this year. He and his girlfriend were among 150 guests celebrating Hibs' striker Steven Fletcher's 21st birthday. A tumbler was thrown at him, which hit him on the forehead. Gatecrashers were blamed for the incident at the party, which was also attended by Celtic star Scott Brown. A witness said: "Kevin was the target but the glass struck another party-goer before being deflected, which undoubtedly saved him from serious injury." Teetotal Thomson grew up in Peebles in the Borders. Rangers beat Celtic and several English clubs to his signature in January last year. They paid Hibs �£2million for the midfielder. Seems to be a trend developing here..................... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon 0 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Its just getting ridiculous now! Seems nothing is safe at all no matter where you are. Didnt realise about the tumbler incident so again, shocking! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
m_momo1 0 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 why do people have to take things further then the football pitch, i just don't know 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,183 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 This is a disgrace. Time Celtic FC took it upon themselves to ask why it keeps happening. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon 0 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Cant see that happening tbh rather give themselves a pat on the back.... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,199 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 This is a disgrace. Time Celtic FC took it upon themselves to ask why it keeps happening. Frankie, they wouldn't accept responsibility. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmck 117 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I take it these wont be among Lawwel's league of saints heading to manchester this week. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
m_momo1 0 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 and i still get the same old rubbish that all rangers fans a bigot racist animals and clearly this was from celtic fans and they still seem to be the saints of scotland no matter what happens 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CammyF 6,887 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Given John Reids words that he'd condem fairly and equally, all sectarian / racist incidents in the wake of the 'famine song', I await his scathing attack via the media, on the sectarian bigots who have vandalised Shaggers and Thommos cars and placed wanted posters of Nacho Novo over the internet......... Cammy F 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisabeer 409 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 The Police have released a statement ruling out any celtic supporters being involved in the latest incident...... There wasnt any mistakes in the spelling! ill get my coat.... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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