Patterson, who has already endured several long spells on the sidelines with knee and hamstring problems, is now facing fresh fitness concerns that threaten to derail his season once again. The Scotland international has struggled to maintain momentum in the Premier League amid recurring issues that have limited his development since his big-money move from Rangers.
While Patterson’s injury woes dominate headlines down south, back in Scotland, a different kind of crisis is making waves. Celtic legend Chris Sutton has spoken out about the ongoing problem of fan behaviour affecting players, following a string of high-profile incidents in recent Old Firm clashes.
Sutton condemned the “disgraceful” scenes that have seen coins, bottles and other objects thrown at players during matches, insisting that the atmosphere created by such actions takes a real toll on those on the pitch.
“It’s not just about a few idiots in the stands — it affects players, it changes the feel of the game,” Sutton said. “When safety becomes a question, focus and performance inevitably suffer.”
The comments come after several incidents in which players, including Celtic’s Arne Engels and goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo, were struck by objects during the heated Glasgow derby at Ibrox.
As both clubs deal with off-pitch controversies and on-field challenges, Scottish football once again finds itself under the microscope — from injury heartbreaks to fan behaviour that continues to test the game’s reputation.
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