Scott Brown wears Minion costume to avoid recognition at darts event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Nov 10, 2026

Scott Brown, the former Celtic captain, recently revealed he once attended a darts event dressed as a Minion to avoid being recognized by fans. The admission came ahead of his appearance in a darts exhibition against Ross Smith in Edinburgh. Brown, starting his game on 501, expressed his enjoyment of darts but acknowledged his lack of skill compared to his football career. He shared his appreciation for the pressure faced by professional dart players, emphasizing the dedication needed for success. Despite his enthusiasm for the sport, he affirmed that he would not trade his Celtic honors for darts achievements.
- •Brown attended a darts exhibition event on November 10, 2026.
- •He revealed his Minion disguise to avoid recognition at the event.
- •Brown plays against former European champion Ross Smith.
- •He started the game on 501, while Smith began on 1001.
- •The former Celtic skipper appreciates the skill required in darts.
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Scott Brown reveals hilarious disguise he wore to avoid Celtic fans at the darts
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