Frank Cairney, 87, was deemed unfit to stand trial and an examination of facts hearing was set in its place as he had 'health problems' including dementia. The sheriff today determined he had assaulted the players.
A former Celtic Boys Club manager indecently assaulted three young players while on duty, a sheriff determined today.
Earlier hearings were told Cairney suffered from "health problems" including dementia. His attendance was also excused from the examination of facts. The witness claimed he was "homesick" and "upset" following a match he played at Celtic Park and took refuge in the shower room.The man said: "He put his arms around me to hug me in a consoling way I thought at the time."He then moved his hand and touch my private parts and lower stomach."Cairney went on to attack the boy again while they were alone in the Barrowfield changing rooms.
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A 59-year-old victim stated he was touched on the thigh on two occasions by Cairney between 1978 and 1979. Cairney gave a largely "no comment" response to sexual abuse allegations before stated: "It never happened."
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