Qudus SalihuAberdeen fans have flooded social media with mocking memes and “comical” edited clips of Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin following the now-infamous “Skooshgate” incident at Pittodrie. The viral footage, which has racked up millions of views since Sunday’s 2-0 Rangers victory, has forced the Ibrox club to take internal action as the fallout from the flashpoint continues to dominate the Scottish football landscape.
The fresh wave of mockery centers on slow-motion footage of Raskin’s post-match interaction with the home support. In the clip, the Belgian is seen calmly squirting water from a bottle onto an Aberdeen fan while wearing a “smug” grin—a moment that Dons supporters have now dubbed “The Pittodrie Sprinkler.” The footage has been edited into numerous comedic montages, with fans using the clip to mock Rangers’ perceived “obsession” with the rivalry.
However, the laughter has been met with a firm response from the Rangers hierarchy. Sources suggest that manager Danny Röhl and the Ibrox board were “far from amused” by the midfielder’s decision to engage with the crowd, regardless of the provocation he faced. Reports indicate that Rangers have “forced to act” by issuing Raskin a formal internal warning and a fine, as the club looks to distance itself from the disciplinary investigation currently being spearheaded by the SPFL.
The club is also reportedly “fuming” that the comical narrative online is overshadowing the serious safety concerns at Pittodrie. Rangers are preparing a dossier of evidence for the SFA, highlighting the missiles thrown at players—including a cup that narrowly missed Raskin—and the “toxic” banners directed at Bojan Miovski.
”While the internet is laughing at water bottles, we are dealing with a situation where our players’ safety was compromised,” a club source revealed. “Internal discipline has been handled, but the focus must shift back to the unacceptable conduct in the stands.”
As the “Skooshgate” memes continue to trend, the pressure is on the SPFL to balance the “comical” viral nature of the incident with a serious ruling. For Raskin, the lesson is clear: in the age of viral social media, a single smirk and a squirt of water can turn a vital win into a PR nightmare.
Qudus Salihu
Rabiu Aminu
Mustapha Sheidu
