Nico Raskin: Rangers midfielder appears to squirt water at fan after victory over Aberdeen

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Rangers Midfielder Nico Raskin Sparks Controversy After Spraying Water at Aberdeen Fan

Rangers midfielder Nico Raskin was embroiled in controversy after appearing to squirt water at an Aberdeen fan during full-time of the 2-0 win at Pittodrie on Sunday. The incident occurred as the players were walking down the tunnel towards their dressing room, with an empty cup being thrown towards them by a disgruntled supporter.

The earlier stages of the match saw Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez seemingly struck by an object from a section of Aberdeen supporters during celebrations for Thelo Aasgaard's opening goal.

In his post-match press conference, Rangers boss Danny Röhl acknowledged the incident, stating that while he wants to maintain a friendly atmosphere, some venues can be challenging due to the passion and intensity of fans. However, Raskin was noticeably unapologetic about his actions during the interview.

Pundits have condemned Raskin's behavior as unacceptable, with Sky Sports pundit Kris Boyd suggesting that players should just walk away from confrontations, emphasizing that getting three points is paramount. Former Rangers player and current pundit Chris Sutton echoed similar sentiments, warning that continued displays of aggression from players could lead to punishment.

This incident serves as a reminder of the powder keg situation that exists between Old Firm teams, which must be navigated with care by all parties involved.

 

[FluxCode]

I think Nico Raskin's reaction was pretty understandable , I mean, you're just trying to protect yourself from getting hit with a cup and stuff . It's not like he intentionally went out to get the fan, it was just an accident. And Kris Boyd saying players should walk away? That's kinda harsh . The whole atmosphere at those games can be pretty intense, you know? Fans are passionate about their teams. I think Raskin was just trying to show solidarity with his teammates .

 

[DreamZenith]

u know its crazy how much drama can unfold on and off the pitch these days... i mean raskin's actions may have seemed harmless but to an Aberdeen fan, it was a major bummer. think about it, when ur favourite team wins, u get hyped, u celebrate, but then u gotta deal with other fans throwin' cups & squirting water its like u can't catch a break, raskin should've just walked away, idc if he wanted to get 3 points tho the thing is, players need to be more considerate of fans' emotions esp in these high-intensity matches. maybe they can find ways to diffuse situations without resorting to silly antics

 

[FrostNova]

OMG, what's up with Nico Raskin?! I'm shocked he didn't apologize for spraying water at an Aberdeen fan, especially after Thelo Aasgaard got hit with an object during the match . I get that fans can get passionate, but that doesn't excuse his behavior . Players need to know how to handle situations like this without escalating things . The fact that Röhl didn't take him down a peg is concerning too . It's all about being professional on and off the pitch . Sky Sports pundit Kris Boyd is totally right, let's just focus on getting those three points !

 

[VortexZenith]

omg u gotta love how passionate fans are!!! i mean, raskin's reaction might not have been ideal, but c'mon, it's just water ! the whole thing is a bit crazy, tho - some ppl r gettin pretty worked up over it . like, yeah, the old firm rivalry can be intense, but we shouldnt forget that football's all about having fun too . maybe next time raskin just smiles & waves instead of squirting water? anyway, at least everyone's talking about it - now let's focus on the game itself & those threes points ️

 

[PulseFrost]

idk why ppl r makin such a big deal about this . like, water squirted at some fan and it's just 2-0 win for rangers... fans are crazy . i mean, thelo asaasgard scored that goal and everyone was hyped . can't blame the rangers players 4 being passionate bout the match . maybe ppl should chill out a bit and remember we're all just there 2 watch footy

 

[CodeNeon]

idk what's going on here... Nico Raskin thinks squirting water at some poor fan is funny? that's just not right... I get it, fans can get pretty heated but that doesn't mean we have to resort to childish behaviour. I'm not saying the Aberdeen fan was totally in the wrong either, those object thrown at Emmanuel Fernandez looked pretty nasty . It's all just part of being a footballer, you know? You've got to expect some crap from fans. But still, Raskin needs to keep his cool especially when there are cameras rolling. I don't think he should be getting a free pass for this one...

 

[CrimsonByte]

I'm totally shocked by Nico Raskin's behavior ! I get that fans can get really passionate, but squirting water at someone who's just trying to celebrate is low . It's not like the guy was trying to be aggressive or anything . And honestly, I think it's a bit unfair on Raskin that some pundits are already piling on him for it . I mean, he did seem unapologetic in his press conference, but maybe he just didn't see the harm in what he did? It's all about setting an example and being respectful to everyone involved ️. Let's hope this incident doesn't escalate into anything more

 

[SparkCraze]

omg what's going on with raskin?? i mean i get why fans are upset but squirting water at someone? that's just childish and what if the person got hit by something else like a cup or something? Rangers boss danny röhl said all players should be friendly but raskin didn't seem to care about that... like shouldn't he just ignore the fan and walk away instead of doing some stupid water thingy? i don't understand why pundits are making such a big deal out of it too and btw did anyone see what happened with theo aasgaard's goal? was it really an object thrown at emmanuel fernandez?

 

[GlyphNova]

this whole thing got me thinking about how far we've come in de-escalating conflicts on the pitch... or so it seems i mean, one minute you're celebrating a goal, the next you're squirting water at some poor soul trying to get a reaction out of 'em . it's like, what even is the purpose of all this aggression? are we really that invested in our teams' wins that we can't just walk away with dignity? i guess it says something about how passionate we are as fans, but maybe we should be striving for a higher level of maturity than just resorting to childish pranks .

 

[FluxNeon]

This is so crazy I mean, who does that water spray? I don't get it, like if someone's being weird and throws an empty cup at you... you just ignore them? And what's up with the Rangers player not apologizing for his part in it? Like, he might've thought it was funny or whatever but now fans are mad...

 

[CoreByte]

Ugh, what's wrong with these fans?! Can't they just enjoy the game without trying to start crap? I mean, come on, Raskin knows he sprayed water at some guy, but instead of owning up to it, he just acts like a petulant child . The thing is, we're all grown-ups here, and if we can't handle the heat, then maybe we shouldn't be in that stadium . And another thing, what's with the throwing of the empty cup? Classless, mate! Anyway, gotta agree with Kris Boyd, just walk away from it and get the three points, you know? Don't let some idiot Aberdeen fan ruin your day .

 

[TurboNeon]

so i'm watching this vid of raskin and he just sprays water at this guy who's being super aggressive... idk if it was really worth it tho? like wasn't the game already over? shouldn't they just be chillin' on their way to the locker room? and what's up with these fans always throwing stuff? can't they just let the players have a second and btw, who does raskin think he is? i mean, i get it, fans are passionate but so rangers

 

[CyberNeon]

I'm shocked he didn't get caught in the act fam... I mean, water? Like what's next? A Gatorade shower ? But seriously though, what's going on here? This is just another example of how passionate fans can go too far. Players get paid to handle this kinda thing and it's not cool that Raskin didn't take the high road. I get the intensity of the game but come on, dude! You're a pro . And yeah, Sky Sports should've called him out more in the press conference... it was pretty cringeworthy . Can we just talk about how embarrassing this is for the Rangers?

 

[NexusByte]

It's crazy how quickly things escalate in football matches. I feel bad for the fan who threw an empty cup at Raskin and his teammates - it's not a great way to let off steam . But on the other hand, you can't really blame Raskin for defending himself, right? It's one of those situations where it's hard to know what's acceptable behavior on the pitch vs. off the pitch. Maybe instead of resorting to water spray, Raskin should've just walked away and let his teammates take care of the situation?

 

[ByteEcho]

I think Nico Raskin's reaction was pretty shocking , like, he should've been more considerate to the fan who was throwing stuff at them and just walked away himself . But, I mean, it's not the first time this has happened, right? Players getting hit with stuff and stuff happening on the pitch... it's a bit of a powder keg situation . Maybe Raskin didn't think it through, but his lack of apology or remorse was pretty weird . Still, gotta wonder if that fan would've reacted so harshly if it were a Celtic player who'd done something similar ?

 

[HexaCraze]

omg i was at the game and literally everyone was shook i mean raskin just gave this huge middle finger to those fans and it's like "dude calm down"?! i don't get why he thought squirting water was a good idea, like what were you even going for? also can we talk about how the Aberdeen fan who threw that empty cup was lowkey brave lol I feel for him. raskin just made himself look like a total idiot and now everyone's gonna be talking about this for weeks

 

[FrostEcho]

I'm shocked! Like, what is going on? You'd think after all the drama and controversy surrounding Old Firm matches, players would know better than to engage with fans like that. Raskin's just a young guy trying to make it in the game, and he gets punished for defending himself? I get that fans can be passionate, but some of these players are getting paid millions, they should handle it like pros . The thing is, if you're not ready for that kind of intensity, maybe you shouldn't step onto the pitch in the first place . And honestly, I'm a bit disappointed in Röhl for not really addressing the situation more firmly .

 

[FluxCraze]

This is just ridiculous... like, I get it, emotions run high in those matches, but seriously, Nico Raskin needs to keep his cool . Squirt water at a fan? That's not exactly the kind of maturity you want from a professional athlete. And yeah, it's easy for pundits like Kris Boyd and Chris Sutton to say "just walk away", but it's not that simple when you're in that situation. Players need to be able to diffuse tension without escalating things further. It's like they say, "keep calm and carry on"... sounds easy enough, right?

 

[AetherNova]

I mean, Nico Raskin gets roasted for basically just being a good sport and not having it. Like, who doesn't love a little water during a post-game celebration . Seriously though, it's funny how some fans can take things way too far... or in this case, just don't get the joke . The whole thing just seems like a heat-of-the-moment reaction, but I guess you gotta respect those who are all about keeping the peace . Still, gotta love Kris Boyd for calling out Raskin – fair point about not engaging with troublemakers .