Shocking! Flying Seat Hits Aberdeen Player On Face, Leaves Him Bloodied And Requiring Stitches; Video

Aberdeen’s season took a shocking and violent turn on Saturday as young defender Jack MacKenzie was left bloodied and requiring stitches after being struck in the face by a seat allegedly hurled by one of his own club’s supporters. The incident occurred amid chaotic scenes following the team’s 2-1 defeat to Dundee United in Scottish Football League at Tannadice Park.

As Dundee United fans invaded the pitch to celebrate securing Europa League qualification, violence erupted from the away end. MacKenzie, 24, who was not in the matchday squad, was struck in the face by part of a seat thrown from the stands housing Aberdeen fans. The blow caused a serious facial injury, and the defender was treated immediately by medical staff before being taken away for further care.

🗣️ 'It's unacceptable - this can't happen... A player doing his job'

Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin reacts to Jack MacKenzie being left bloodied by a seat thrown by own fans.#BBCFootball pic.twitter.com/oET7Q049wL

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Aberdeen manager Jim Goodwin expressed his outrage following the incident in a post-match interview with BBC Scotland.

"I deliberately took myself off the pitch as quickly as I could because we’ve had previous with the Aberdeen supporters in the past," Goodwin said. "I’m really disappointed to hear young Jack has been hit by an object thrown by his own supporters. He’s inside having stitches now—it’s an absolute disgrace. It’s probably taken something as serious as this to happen for the authorities to finally step in and do something about it to identify these idiots who let down a really good club."

The loss marked a disappointing end to Aberdeen’s Premiership campaign, costing them a fourth-place finish and leaving them with only next weekend’s Scottish Cup final against Celtic as a final shot at redemption. Despite an early goal from Jeppe Okkels that had put the Dons ahead, they ultimately succumbed to a spirited comeback from Dundee United, who sealed the win with goals from Declan Gallagher and a penalty by Sam Dalby.

Aberdeen's chance for redemption

Despite the turmoil, Aberdeen still have one final chance to rescue their season. Victory against Celtic in the Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park next weekend would not only bring silverware but also secure a spot in next season’s Europa League play-offs.