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<\/p>\nChris Sutton has revealed someone tried to run him as he detailed the threats and abuse he has received since stepping into punditry.<\/p>\n
The former Blackburn, Norwich and Celtic striker is renowned for his forthright views which often upset up fans, especially in Scottish football. Sutton doesn\u2019t hold back whether he\u2019s on pundit duty or posting on X (formerly Twitter), triggering a strong reaction from fans.<\/p>\n
But some have taken their feelings towards Sutton too far, with the pundit being on the receiving end of death threats, verbal abuse from baying mobs and threats of violence. He was once almost run over after a car mounted a pavement and careered towards him.<\/p>\n
\u201cSomebody tried to attack me before in a hotel bar. I've had a death threat. I've had a car mount the pavement and career towards me,\u201d he told the Daily Mail.<\/p>\n
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\u201cI've been abused quite badly. I'd say possibly three times over the years, on an airplane by mobs. There's not like you can do much about it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Asked how he dealt with the death threat, Sutton said: \u201cI reported it to the police. With the abuse on an aeroplane, I just sat through it, took off, got off at the other end.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat can I do if I argue back? If I bite back then I've lost, haven't I? And I\u2019ve done exactly what the mob want me to do in terms of getting in a row with people. So the best thing to do is to ignore and move on.<\/p>\n
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On his opinionated style, Sutton added: \u201cI broadcast in a way where I try to be honest, not everyone agrees with my opinion. But I think you'll know this yourself. As a broadcaster, you have to have thick skin.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sutton insists he won\u2019t change his approach. He said: \u201cNot at all in terms of my style. My style is my style.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe concern for me would be the effect things have on my family. Social media is a really vitriolic place and you know there've been certain things which have been posted about my about my dad who you know has dementia which were upsetting, stuff about my daughter.<\/p>\n
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