Aberdeen Defender Jack MacKenzie Injured by Seat Thrown by Own Fans

Aberdeen defender Jack MacKenzie was seriously injured when he was struck in the head by a part of a seat thrown by one of his own team's supporters during a pitch invasion at Dundee United's stadium following Aberdeen's 2-1 loss. The incident occurred as Dundee United fans celebrated securing fourth place in the Scottish Premiership, while Aberdeen dropped to fifth, outside European qualification spots. MacKenzie, an unused substitute in the match, was knocked to the ground, left bloodied, and required stitches for his injuries. Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin and Dundee boss Jim Goodwin both condemned the violent act, with Police Scotland describing it as a "mindless act" and appealing for witnesses to help identify the culprit. Aberdeen FC expressed outrage and called for fans to aid investigations, promising strong action against those responsible. The incident has added to tensions following previous trouble between the clubs and overshadowed Aberdeen's upcoming Scottish Cup final against Celtic.