Zander Diamond, 25 and Michael Paton, 21, became the first players to be disciplined by the SFA over remarks on personal web pages. The shamefaced pair had earlier apologised for their Facebook comments - which included a threat to run over Protestants in the Popemobile. It is believed both were sent letters warning they faced serious action if they ever repeat the behaviour. We told yesterday how SFA chief executive Stewart Regan told all senior players they face fines or suspension if they abuse refs online.
Last night a source said: "Diamond and Paton were censured.
"It's a warning shot to footballers to watch what they are doing on social networking sites."
The Dons pair blundered during the Pope's Scots visit last September. Striker Paton posted on Facebook about Benedict XVI's Glasgow Mass: "Wee man in glasgow runnin the show."
Defender Diamond replied: "Running oer prods in his popemobile."
Paton added: "Gees a shot o at popemobile . . . sort out these prodies."
He then responded to a remark about the Pope with "ftq" - initials for a sick insult to the Queen.
A Dons spokesman confirmed the pair had been dealt with by the SFA He added: "We've tightened our social networking policy for all staff."
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