FALKIRK have apologised to one-eyed Dunfermline Athletic midfielder Dean Shiels after he had fake eyeballs thrown at him.
The as chants and missiles descended on East End Park.
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Dunfermline's Dean Sheils and manager Allan Johnston at the end of Tuesday's victory over Falkirk during which fake eyeballs were thrown on to the pitchCredit: Keith Campbell - The Sun Glasgow
Falkirk players Joe McKee and Kevin O'Hara were suspended after being found guilty of taunting Shiels in October over the loss of his eye.
This time Shiels, 32, was abused by Falkirk fans in Dunfermline's 2-0 victory.
Falkirk, who could face fresh disiciplinary action from the Scottish Professional Football League over the crowd behaviour,
It read: "Falkirk FC apologises unreservedly for the abhorrent behaviour of a small number of individuals.
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The fake eyeballs thrown on to the East End Park pitch and obviously aimed at Shiels
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Falkirk could be in trouble with the Scottish authorities over their fans' behaviourCredit: Keith Campbell - The Sun Glasgow
"The club wholeheartedly condemns the abuse witnessed towards Dean Shiels in the strongest terms and will be working closely with Dunfermline Athletic FC to identify those responsible.
"Abuse towards anyone with a disability is simply unacceptable and the fact this took place with a sporting context with rivalries at play is no excuse.
"This needs to stop now. We will look to action against anyone identified from today's game and will not allow this disgraceful behaviour to be repeated."
Back in October Shiels was given a red card in stoppage time for a challenge on McKee in Falkirk's 2-0 win.
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Back in October Shiels was given a red card in stoppage time for a challenge on McKeeCredit: Michael Schofield - The Sun Glasgow
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In that game Kevin O'Hara was found guilty of taunting ShielsCredit: Michael Schofield - The Sun Glasgow
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Falkirk player Declan McManus was one of two men sent off when the teams met in NovemberCredit: Michael Schofield - The Sun Glasgow
Dunfermline then had two men - Kallum Higginbotham and Declan McManus - sent off during a league draw weeks later.
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Shiels seems to have given - and taken - plenty in recent games against FalkirkCredit: Michael Schofield - The Sun Glasgow
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Falkirk FC issued a statement on the latest incidentCredit: TWITTER/FALKIRK FC
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Shiels was praised for the way he handled himself on TuesdayCredit: Keith Campbell - The Sun Glasgow
There were five bookings but no red cards in the latest local derby and Pars manager Allan Johnston congratulated the former Hibernian, Doncaster Rovers, Kilmarnock, Rangers, Dundalk and Edmonton player Shiels and his team-mates.
"You never like to hear stuff like that," "It's poor - unacceptable in this day and age.
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"It's great discipline he showed. The whole team showed that.
"He has had a lot to deal with, but I think the whole club have.
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