Airdrie fans club together in aid of stricken fan following shocking fan attack

Airdrie fans have raised over £1800 for charity after a Cove Rangers supporter was knocked unconscious following their League One crunch match on Saturday.

Cove Rangers fan Michael Anderson suffered at least two broken teeth following an unprovoked attack, and other visiting fans were subjected to vile attacks following the 1-1 draw at New Broomfield.

Police Scotland is working with the Lanarkshire club to identify the culprits.

After hearing about the assault, Airdrie fans have raised money via a GoFundMe page, with Mr Anderson requesting that funds go to charities, including Friends of ANCHOR, as his fiancee has completed treatment for lymphoma.

Michael was taken to University Hospital Wishaw, but after being released he still had to pay £130 for the journey home, and will require further dental treatment.

He said: "To be honest, I'm still not really sure what happened bar the bits and pieces I've been told, but I just wanted to say a big thank you to not only all who have been involved in this but to all the various Airdrie fans who have reached out to me on Twitter and Facebook to check if I was alright and send their best wishes.

"Pre match we were in Cue Here, mixing with Airdrie fans, having a good laugh chatting about the game. The guys couldn't have been more welcoming.

"We even ended up giving a few lads a lift to the ground on our supporters bus.

"The game was as nervy and as edgy as I'd suspected it would be and I imagine the remaining games of the season will all be like that in the run-in for both sets of fans.

"If there's any justice, both teams will make it up this year and be facing off in the Championship next year after two terrific unbeaten runs."

Michael added: "What happened after the game was