Shaun Rooney suspended by St Mirren

Published 26th Sep 2024

St Mirren defender Shaun Rooney has been suspended by the club on a "precautionary basis".

The 28-year old disclosed his involvement in an incident in Glasgow City Centre last week.

The Paisley side have since suspended Rooney and will now undertake a full investigation.

The former St Johnstone player joined the Buddies from Fleetwood Town in the summer and has gone on to make 10 appearances so far this campaign.

He scored on his debut against Valur Reykjavik in August.

A club statement read: "St Mirren Football Club has suspended Shaun Rooney today, on a precautionary basis, after he disclosed to the club his involvement in an alleged incident in Glasgow City Centre last week.

"The club will now undertake a full investigation into this incident and will make no further comment during this process."