Greenock Morton brands fans 'not true supporters' after teenager attacked

Greenock Morton has branded a small number of their fans as “not true supporters” after a teenager was attacked following a match.

Morton were playing away against Partick Thistle in the Championship over the weekend when the incident took place.

The club said they were “appalled” to hear reports of a young person being attacked and called on the wider fan base to help identify the culprits.

Police Scotland confirmed it had received a report of a bag being stolen from a teenager on Firhill Street on Saturday, February 2.

The club issued a statement on Monday: “Following our statement issued after Saturday’s match at Firhill in relation to the use of pyrotechnics, the club is further appalled to receive reports and eye-witness accounts of a small minority of Greenock Morton supporters attacking a young person whilst leaving the match.

“To make it abundantly clear, these people are not true Greenock Morton supporters in respect of the way they conduct themselves and the acts which they have taken part in.

“We express nothing but disgust at what has been brought to our attention, and we hope that true Greenock Morton supporters will assist us in identifying these individuals.

“All supporters should feel safe at any football stadium and not in fear of where they walk to get home or who they may encounter.”

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “At 5.10pm on Saturday, February 2, 2025, we received a report of a theft of a bag from a teenager on Firhill Street, Glasgow.

“Enquiries are ongoing.”