Former Rangers midfielder Kevin Thomson has slapped down a troll over news of his son signing a deal to join Hibs.
Thomson was excited to show a photo of his boy Jackson, nine, penning a deal to join the Edinburgh side earlier this week.
The ex-midfielder wrote: "Proud of my wee man tonight!! Signing for the hibees!! Many moons ago I done the same thing, just a tad older!! Just hope they love playing for as long as they can, kids need to love playing!!"
He’s 9 mate, grow up you clown!!! Signed for hibs and he’s happy and I will support him as much as I can, I will be his biggest fan!! You should try it, being humble and nice for a change!! ⚽️ https://t.co/Jh6kGbgHch
— KevinThomsonAcademy (@KThomsonAcademy) January 23, 2020
In response one Twitter user opted for a snide reply, referencing unsubstantiated comments that Thomson would have "crawled along the M8 on broken glass" to sign for Rangers a number of years ago while he was still a Hibs player.
The fan wrote: "How many years will pass before he's walking along the M8 on broken glass like his dad before him?"
Thomson was having none of it and instantly snapped back. "He’s 9 mate, grow up you clown!!! Signed for hibs and he’s happy and I will support him as much as I can, I will be his biggest fan!! You should try it, being humble and nice for a change!!"
Proud of my wee man tonight!! Signing for the hibees!! Many moons ago I done the same thing, just a tad older!! Just hope they love playing for as long as they can, kids need to love playing!! ❤️🔥⚽️❤️ pic.twitter.com/7g0nR5BXN1
— KevinThomsonAcademy (@KThomsonAcademy) January 22, 2020
Celtic legend Simon Donnelly also had a pop, adding: "What a d***, good luck kid".
Thomson's response garnered more than 3,600 likes in a short space of time with hundreds of Gers fans backing their former player.
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