Shocking moment Leigh Griffiths’ footie star brother ‘storms into stand and attacks fan in crowd’ after being subbed off

THIS is the shocking moment that Leigh Griffiths’ footie star brother stormed into the stands and appeared to confront a fan. Paul Tansey, 40, is the brother of the ex-Celtic star and has plied his trade in the semi-pro ranks of Scottish football for the majority of his career. Credit: PENICUIK ATHLETIC FC Credit: PENICUIK ATHLETIC FC He signed for Hawick Royal Albert of the East of Scotland League 18 months ago and has established himself as a key member of the squad under boss Kenny Aitchison. The Borders outfit won the Third Division last season and were taking on Premier Division side Penicuik Athletic in the preliminary round of the Scottish Cup yesterday at Montgomery Park. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! With two minutes remaining of normal time and the scoreline at 1-1, Tansey was subbed off. As he was walking towards the away side’s dugout, Tansey took his shirt off and then made a beeline for the home end, jumping over a wall and up the steps to angrily confront a supporter. Two members of staff had to pull him away and when he returned to pitchside, the referee brandished a red card. It’s understood the fan had been goading Tansey, who used to play for Penicuik, throughout the game and made a personal comment towards him just as he was substituted. Credit: PENICUIK ATHLETIC FC Credit: PENICUIK ATHLETIC FC Albert boss Aitchison described the incident was unacceptable and revealed the club was dealing with the matter internally. He said: “We’ve had a chat after the game and this morning after everything calmed down. Most read in Football OUR BEST FREE BETS & SIGN-UP OFFERS “It’s being dealt with internally. “The club cannot comment further until the referee’s report comes in and we speak to the player again, that is the due process. “This is out of character for the Paul we have seen over the last 18 months as a club. “We have never had any incident with him and he’s always been a good trainer and he treats staff and younger players well.” Hawick would equalise in stoppage time despite the sending off of Tansey, forcing the tie into extra-time. Daryl Healy scored what proved to be the winner for Penicuik. Tansey during a match for Whitehill Welfare as a trialist Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd Leigh Griffiths with brother Tansey, gifted his top from Scotland vs Belgium in 2013 Credit: Michael Schofield – The Sun Glasgow Tansey, who has previously turned out for Musselburgh Athletic, East Fife, Dalkeith and Whitehill Welfare among others, was convicted of domestic abuse four years ago after he was foud guilty of assaulting partner Lisa Robertson between 2020 and 2021. Brother Griffiths, 35, has spent the last three years playing in Australia. The Hoops centurion had his contract terminated Parkhead in January 2022 and he was gone from Scottish football altogether a few months later. A loan spell at Dundee had failed to reignite his career and the striker decided to up sticks and move Down Under in August 2022 after a short-lived stint with Falkirk. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page Comment now