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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Ex-Rangers star Kemar Roofe subjected to sickening abuse as vile fan wishes him ‘long and brutal death'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FORMER Rangers striker Kemar Roofe has revealed a sickening online message containing death threats. The vile communication appears to stem from a game that was played more than FOUR YEARS ago. Sign up for the Rangers newsletter Sign up 4 Kemar Roofe scored some huge goals for Rangers Credit: Getty Roofe, 32, left Rangers at the end of the 2023/24 season when his contract expired. Although his four-year spell at Ibrox was often blighted by injury, the former Leeds and Anderlecht frontman played an integral role as the Gers won the Scottish Premiership title in 2021. He also won both domestic cup honours with the Light Blues and scored on the club's run to the Europa League Final in 2022. Roofe spent several months as a free agent before being snapped up by Derby County in February. Although he was released at the end of the season, the striker has continued to train with the Rams this summer and play in their pre-season matches. He could yet sign a new deal ahead of the new season. But in a rather shocking turn of events, Roofe has shared an absolutely sickening message he's received on social media. He shared the disturbing message to his Instagram post from an anonymous account who's image is just a glass of beer. The horrific post contains death threats. It says: "Hi IDIOT. I wish you long and brutal death in huge pains m***********. 4 Kemar Roofe shared the despicable abuse he'd received Credit: INSTAGRAM "Till the end of your f****** life you will the biggest idiot ever. "Die, die, die, you and all your f****** family. "Slavia Prague, do you remember, you f****** b******????? "Karma will find you.... m***********." Roofe played in Rangers' Europa League clash with Slavia Prague back in 2021. Although the twisted punter doesn't detail any specific incident, it's likely it relates to the former Rangers man's sending-off during the second leg of the tie. Roofe was one of two Gers players to be shown a red card in a 2-0 defeat at Ibrox that saw the Light Blues exit 3-1 on aggregate. He was dismissed on 61 minutes after catching the Czech club's goalkeeper Ondrej Kolar flush in the face with his boot when challenging for a high ball. Kolar has continued to wear a head guard during matches ever since the clash. The fall-out from the tie also saw Slavia defender Ondrej Kudela handed a 10-match ban after racially abusing Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara. 4 Roofe caught Slavia Prague goalkeeper Ondrej Kolar with a high boot Credit: PA 4 He was sent off by the referee Credit: Getty Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Glasgow Times
Former Rangers star Colin Hendry admits harassing ex-partner
The 59-year-old ex-central defender, who helped Blackburn win the Premier League title and captained Scotland at the 1998 World Cup, was sentenced at Preston Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. Hendry had admitted harassment of his former partner over a period of six months after their relationship ended. Natasha Clark, senior crown prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service North West, said: 'Colin Hendry harassed a former partner for over six months after their relationship ended after she stopped returning his calls. 'He ignored her wishes and breached boundaries she put in place, using multiple different platforms to contact her. 'Hendry's behaviour was intimidating and persistent, causing the victim immense distress, but despite this he initially refused to accept it was harassment. 'This outcome is a clear indication that the CPS will not hesitate to prosecute anyone guilty of harassment, whether this is in person or online.' Colin Hendry (Image: Soccer FM) READ MORE: Why ex-Rangers player thinks Olympic Stadium will suit Martin's team READ MORE: Football fans gather to honour 'two real legends of the junior game' READ MORE: Celtic close in on signing Jahmai Simpson-Pusey from Manchester City The court heard Hendry sent his ex messages from multiple different email accounts, utilising no caller ID to call her after she blocked his number. When his calls went unanswered, he turned to other means including dozens of emails and messaging her on LinkedIn. After her saying she no longer wanted any kind of relationship with him, Hendry consistently attempted to contact her, showing up to her house with unwanted gifts and flowers on several occasions. The victim reported Hendry to the police, saying she felt depressed and anxious because of his behaviour. She said she was unable to leave the house without fearing an unannounced visit from him. Lancashire Police contacted Hendry to warn him about his behaviour, telling him to stop all communications to the ex-partner which were unwanted. While Hendry admitted to his conduct, he tried to deny it was harassment, claiming he never received a written warning from police so continued to contact her and that he was simply concerned for the affected person and her dog. He later admitted one count of harassment without violence. Hendry started his football career with Dundee before moving to Blackburn in 1987 and then on to Manchester City two years later. He rejoined Rovers for a second stint in 1991 and was a key part of the title-winning team four years later, before spending 18 months in the Scottish Premiership with Rangers towards the end of the 1990s.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Former Rangers and Scotland star dodges jail but slapped with restraining order after harassing ex on LinkedIn
He harassed a former partner over six months after their relationship ended FOOTIE SHOCKER Former Rangers and Scotland star dodges jail but slapped with restraining order after harassing ex on LinkedIn FORMER Rangers and Scotland star Colin Hendry has been given a 12-month community order and a restraining order for harassing his ex-partner. The former central defender who captained Scotland at a World Cup and helped Blackburn Rovers win the Premiership title, was sentenced at Preston Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. 5 Colin Hendry during his playing days at Rangers Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd 5 Pictured is former footballer Colin Hendry outside Preston Magistrates court Credit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvinmedia 5 Colin Hendry sits between between Glasgow Rangers chairman David Murray (L) and Dutch coach Dick Advocaat Hendry, 59, had admitted harassment of his former partner over a period of six months after their relationship ended. Natasha Clark, senior crown prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) North West, said: "Colin Hendry harassed a former partner for over six months after their relationship ended after she stopped returning his calls. "He ignored her wishes and breached boundaries she put in place, using multiple different platforms to contact her. "Hendry's behaviour was intimidating and persistent, causing the victim immense distress, but despite this he initially refused to accept it was harassment. "This outcome is a clear indication that the CPS will not hesitate to prosecute anyone guilty of harassment whether this is in person or online." The court heard Hendry sent his ex messages from multiple different email accounts, utilising no caller ID to call her after she blocked his number. When his calls went unanswered, he turned to other means including dozens of emails and messaging her on LinkedIn. After her saying she no longer wanted any kind of relationship with him, Hendry consistently attempted to contact her, showing up to her house with unwanted gifts and flowers on several occasions. The victim reported Hendry to the police, saying she felt depressed and anxious because of his behaviour. She said she was unable to leave the house without fearing an unannounced visit from him. Lancashire Police contacted Hendry to warn him about his behaviour, telling him to stop all communications to the ex-partner which were unwanted. While Hendry admitted to his conduct, he tried to deny it was harassment, claiming he never received a written warning from police so continued to contact her and that he was simply concerned for the affected person and her dog. Hendry later admitted one count of harassment without violence. 5 Colin Hendry of Scotland portrait at Euro 1996 5 Pictured is former footballer Colin Hendry outside Preston Magistrates court He started his football career with Keith in the Highland League before moving to Dundee then winning the league title with Blackburn Rovers and also played for Manchester City. He was Scotland's captain for the 1998 World Cup campaign and also played for Rangers in the Scottish Premiership. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
