Remember that kid who would pick up the ball during a game of football and go home if he didn’t get his way?
Well that’s essentially what happened last Saturday in the Scottish Premiership game between Dundee United and Inverness Caledonian Thistle, when Gavin Gunning inexplicitly picked up the ball and walked off the pitch.
The former Ireland U21 international walked to the touchline, claiming he was injured, as the other players stood in bemusement.
Gunning was ordered to return to the pitch his manager Mixu Paatelainen, before being substituted minutes later. The 25 year old also reportedly sarcastically applauded Dundee fans, who took issue with his actions, as he left the field.
While it appeared to be an innocuous, if rather bizarre, incident, things have escalated quickly. Dundee United released a very short statement on Tuesday afternoon revealing that Gunning has left the club.
“Gavin Gunning has left Dundee United by mutual consent. This is a private matter and the Club will not make any further comment.”
Reports that Gunning has been allowed keep the football are, so far, unconfirmed.
