A man who stabbed his niece's partner after a row over what football team the victim's son should support has been jailed for seven years and two months.
Thomas Gordon, 36, carried out the attack on Daniel Collingwood at a flat in Ibrox, Glasgow, on New Year's day.
It is believed Gordon family members support Celtic while the two year-old child is being raised a Rangers fan.
Gordon was originally charged with attempted murder but pleaded guilty to assault to the danger of life.
A previous hearing at the High Court in Glasgow was told how Gordon's on-off partner Catherine Johnson held a party at her home in Rhynie Drive, Ibrox, on Hogmanay last year.
Upbringing argument
Gordon, from Govan, attended along with his 44 year-old brother, Edward.
Mr Collingwood and his girlfriend Danielle Gordon - the accused's niece - also attended.
Prosecutor Douglas Fairlie QC said: "During the party, Edward Gordon and Mr Collingwood argued about the upbringing of his son.
"It is stated that the argument appeared to be about whether the child should support Celtic or Rangers."
The court heard that Gordon, his brother and Mr Collingwood later left the flat in the early hours but returned when Edward Gordon realised he had left something behind.
Mr Fairlie said another row soon broke out at the house over what religion Mr Collingwood's boy should follow.
The advocate depute went on: "The accused left the living room and went into the kitchen.
"Mr Collingwood felt uneasy and became concerned for his safety. He ran into the back garden, but was unable to find an exit gate, so he attempted to run back into the house."
The court heard he was then grabbed by Edward Gordon, who pushed him against a wall as the accused stormed out.
Mr Fairlie told the court: "There was then an altercation during which the accused stabbed the complainer several times to the left side of his neck and shoulder area."
Murder acquittal
A blood-soaked Mr Collingwood managed to escape by jumping over garden fences. He went to a nearby property where his partner was and an ambulance was called.
The court heard the most serious wounds he suffered were to his neck. One was just two centimetres from his jugular vein.
Jailing him, judge Lord Turnbull told Gordon: "Given the proximity to the jugular vein, it is fortunate your victim did not die."
Gordon stood trial at the same court in 2004 charged with murdering 46-year-old Stephen Kerr at Benburb Social Club in Govan.
The attack happened at a football team night out but it was claimed Mr Kerr was killed by a hitman who fled to Spain.
A jury returned a not proven verdict on Gordon following a five day trial.
Gordon was jailed for six years in 1995 at the high court for assault.
He also has a previous conviction for carrying a knife in 2007.
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