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Police launch assault probe as goalkeeper shoves ball boy to ground but avoids red card

Published on March 24, 2025 at 02:35 PM

Police launch assault probe as goalkeeper shoves ball boy to ground but avoids red card
Police launch assault probe as goalkeeper shoves ballboy to ground but avoids red card

COPS have launched a probe after a goalkeeper appeared to push a ball boy to the ground.

The shocking incident occurred during Cliftonville's 3-0 win over Carrick Rangerson Saturday.

Soccer goalie tending goal.
Carrick Rangers' keeper appeared to push a ball boy to the floor
Soccer goalie standing near a young child sitting on the ground.
The youngster was left on the deck after handing Jack McIntyre the ball

During the first-half of the Northern Irish Premiership game, Carrick's goalkeeper Jack McIntyre went to retrieve the ball for a goal-kick.

But he seemingly had a confrontation with the youngster, who eventually fell to the ground.

There were loud boos from the home fans but the referee did not book McIntyre.

Northern Irish police said that “enquiries are ongoing” and that “they received a report of an assault at the football match”.

The Irish Football Associationconfirmed they are “aware of the incident”.

And they added: “Should the matter be formally referred to the Disciplinary Committee, normal disciplinary protocols will be followed in line with established procedures”.

CarrickRangersboss Stephen Baxter insisted he missed the incident when questioned post-match, saying: “I honestly didn't see it, I heard the crowd roaring, but I didn't see any push, so I have nothing to say.”

Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton said: “If he has done that then he is lucky and only he will know.

“I haven't seen it back so I can't comment, but if he has put hands on the ball boy and that is the rule then he was lucky not to be sent off.

“You'll have to ask Jack McIntyre whether he laid hands on the boy or not.”

McIntyre, 22, was on the books of Manchester City, Everton and Sunderland as a teenager but never made a senior appearance.

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