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Smith backs Strach over fan bust-up
GORDON STRACHAN has been backed by managers’ chief Alex Smith over his weekend bust-up with a fan.
The Hoops boss was involved in a touchline spat as he left the field at half-time during his side’s 3-1 loss to Fulham at Craven Cottage.[>
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Stewards at the London club confirmed to Express Sport that someone approached Strachan from a stand packed with Celtic fans to shout abuse as he walked off.[>
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The Aberdeen and Scotland legend reacted and was taken towards the dressing room by club officials after they’d calmed the situation down.[>
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Weekend reports have claimed the angry punter was actually taking care of a disabled Celtic follower.[>
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Smith can’t believe Strachan, who played the incident down, still has supporters after his blood despite having won three titles in a row.[>
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The ex-Aberdeen and Dundee United gaffer, now chairman of the Managers’ Association, said: “If someone has been abusive to him as reported, it’s incredible.[>
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“You’d think Gordon would be universally accepted after winning three championships.[>
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“I know some people will say that Gordon shouldn’t react, but it is not quite as easy as that.[>
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“It was only a pre-season game.”[>