Ball boy sent off vs Rangers as St Mirren helper pays for causing Leon Balogun grief

The Buddies helper was ushered away from his role minutes after he cheekily chucked the ball away.

A St Mirren ball boy was given his marching orders for leaving Leon Balogun hanging when he tried to take a throw in.

The Buddies helper was ushered away from his role minutes after he cheekily chucked the ball away from the Nigeria international in Paisley. Balogun gave the youngster a mocking applause but his punishment was to be more severe - as security led him away from his perch next to the Main Stand.

He was met with pantomime boos from the travelling support which coupled with outrage from some locals who were not too pleased with his removal. But club officials wasted no time in acting as they made a sub and drafted in another youngster.

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