“But this was premeditated. Someone… [has gone to buy] eyeballs in a shop.”
Falkirk players Joe McKee and Kevin O’Hara remain suspended after being found guilty of taunting the midfielder in October.
“Falkirk played Inverness in a game three weeks ago, and Dean had no association with that match, and they were singing songs about him at that match as well,” Kenny Shiels continued.
“And it’s not just a few [supporters]. It’s not nice for a boy that’s mapped out a career in professional football, with his handicap is a fantastic achievement, I feel.
“When the doctor tells him, at the age of 11, that he should be taking up recreational sport as opposed to professional football because they knew that was his dream. So, achieving that under those circumstances is hard enough but then you’ve got the other stuff as well.
“It’s hard for him. But he’s a strong boy and he’ll get through it ok.”
