SPFL Chief Executive Neil Doncaster believes Scottish football needs to adopt a ‘robust line’ towards fans who cross the line after threats and abuse prompted Peter Lawwell to step down from his role as Celtic chairman.
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Neil Doncaster calls for ‘robust line’ on Celtic fans who forced Peter Lawwell out
Herald Scotland · Dec 17, 2025
Neil Doncaster calls for ‘robust line’ on Celtic fans who forced Peter Lawwell out
Neil Doncaster calls for ‘robust line’ on Celtic fans who forced Peter Lawwell out
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| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts | |
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| 1 | Hearts | 20 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 39 | 17 | 22 | 44 |
| 2 | Rangers | 21 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 32 | 17 | 15 | 41 |
| 3 | Celtic | 20 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 34 | 21 | 13 | 38 |
| 4 | Motherwell | 21 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 30 | 16 | 14 | 36 |
| 5 | Hibernian | 21 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 36 | 23 | 13 | 34 |
| 6 | Falkirk | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 27 | -6 | 27 |
| 7 | Dundee United | 21 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 28 | 30 | -2 | 25 |
| 8 | Aberdeen | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 20 | 26 | -6 | 25 |
| 9 | Dundee | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 19 | 33 | -14 | 22 |
| 10 | St Mirren | 19 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 26 | -10 | 18 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock | 21 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 38 | -19 | 13 |
| 12 | Livingston | 20 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 20 | 40 | -20 | 9 |