Celts fans in poppy ââ?¬Ë?disgraceââ?¬â?¢

[Gers4Life 0]

Celtic aim to ban those found responsible for a giant anti-poppy banner displayed at the weekend.

 

The protest unveiled on Saturday read: "Your deeds would shame all the devils in Hell. Ireland, Iraq, Afghanistan. No bloodstained poppy on our Hoops."

 

Celtic issued an apology for any offence caused and will launch an investigation aimed at banning the perpetrators from home games.

 

All 12 SPL clubs will wear poppies on their shirts next weekend.

 

Scottish Premier League chief executive Neil Doncaster confirmed that the governing body would also investigate the matter.

 

These incidents do need to be investigated and they are going to be

 

Scottish Premier League chief executive Neil Doncaster

"It's clearly regrettable that a weekend of so much excitement on the pitch has been dominated by reporting of events off the pitch," said Doncaster in relation to the banner at Celtic Park and crowd trouble during the Edinburgh derby.

 

"We have invited comments from Celtic, Hibernian and Hearts on the back of the weekend's events and are awaiting the reports of the match delegates."

 

A section of Celtic fans have long campaigned against the wearing of poppies.

 

But Doncaster said it was now an established practice in the SPL for all clubs to wear poppies on their shirts on the weekend of Remembrance Sunday.

 

"We would welcome the fact that Celtic have moved quickly to apologise," he said.

 

"I would also point out that all 12 of the SPL clubs will be wearing poppies on their shirts next weekend in support of Poppy Scotland for the third year in a row."

 

Doncaster would not be drawn over whether the banner was a breach of stadium rules forbidding political demonstrations but added: "There have been a number of instances of inappropriate behaviour at games.

 

"These incidents do need to be investigated and they are going to be."

 

Celtic responded to the controversy by issuing a statement which said: "The actions of this small minority have no place at Celtic Park and, clearly, we apologise for any offence caused."

 

A spokesman later added: "The club is currently carrying out an investigation into this matter. When it is concluded, it is the club's intention to ban those identified as responsible from Celtic Park.

 

"Celtic fans have rightly earned a magnificent reputation for their positive behaviour and backing of the club.

 

"It is extremely disappointing that the actions of a small minority have embarrassed Celtic and tarnished the club in this way."

 

The charity Poppy Scotland described the banner, displayed during the 9-0 win over Aberdeen, as "disrespectful".

[ian1964 10,761]

Celtic Football Club was established by Irish immigrants in Scotland. Its founders instigated a club that would forthwith be open to players and supporters regardless of ethnic, national and religious background. Our supporters include people who have a broad range of community and national backgrounds and histories and all are welcomed into the Celtic family thus enriching our cultural environment.

 

Mindful of the variations in how war can be understood, interpreted and remembered and sensitive to the multiple experiences and perceptions of those that constitute the Celtic community as well as beyond, the Celtic Trust has been against the forced and manipulative nature of poppy wearing in latter years, not least amongst the football community in Scotland. We are particularly against the practice of using the team shirt to promote this symbol and we welcome the news that this practice will end this year. We note that a broad public debate appears to be opening up on this question and that other individuals and organisations outwith football are concerned about the coercive atmosphere around the wearing and display of poppies.

 

We further note with dismay the demonising of those people who exercise their right to free speech and dissent on this question and we oppose any action which may be taken against anyone who chooses to peacefully demonstrate their point of view, whether in a football ground or elsewhere.

 

http://www.celtictrust.net/CelticTruststatementrethePoppy.htm?

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Making an educated guess myself, I bet there's a few bitter, bitter Rangers supporters.

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This thread isn't about Rangers supporters though...

[gisabeer 409]

a monumental pr disaster for celtic football club. i cant thank the green brigade enough. they have done more damage in one afternoon than the whole rangers support could do (if they wished!) in a lifetime.

 

but the question reamains to be asked, why were the banners allowed into the stadium in the first place? all banners are checked and have to be for health and saftey reasons so Celtic football club new about them before hand.

[Gers4Life 0]

It makes you wonder what the stewarts were doing and at what time were they allowed into the ground in the first place to set up their vulgar and vile banners!

[Bluedell 5,679]

Agreed with your 1st paragraph but I was talking about the normal Celtic supporters who, like my mate supports Celtic because he was born just down the road from the stadium and went to games with his dad. He has nothing to do with the Green Brigade or the pish that they spout. I doubt very much he's the only supporter like that.

 

I'm sure we have a song that goes U-U-UVF, U-U-UVF.

 

Not sure what point you are making. I didn't deny that some celtic fans would not be against the banners.

 

As for the UVF quote, what organised group within Ibrox chants that? (Like Frankie, I don't hear it at away games either, but that's not the point).

[Bluedell 5,679]

I haven't a clue mate.

 

When a cop gets a complaint from a member of the public it's investigated thoroughly by the complaints and discipline department. Who knows what happens if/when a complaint is made against a senior officer. I don't see why the process shouldn't be any different though.

 

There have been numerous complaints, over a number of years, about the Tom Williams CSC banner appearing at Ibrox when they play us, and it still reappears, and is never removed.

[Gazza_8 233]

There have been numerous complaints, over a number of years, about the Tom Williams CSC banner appearing at Ibrox when they play us, and it still reappears, and is never removed.

 

I'm talking about members of the public making complaints against cops, not to cops about banners etc.

[Bluedell 5,679]

a monumental pr disaster for celtic football club. i cant thank the green brigade enough. they have done more damage in one afternoon than the whole rangers support could do (if they wished!) in a lifetime.

 

but the question reamains to be asked, why were the banners allowed into the stadium in the first place? all banners are checked and have to be for health and saftey reasons so Celtic football club new about them before hand.

 

As I pointed out earlier, it has the tacit support of the directors of the club. The Green brigade will still be allowed to operate, despite causing problems last year at this time and with their numerous banners.

 

I'm sure the club will apologise for their next act as well.

[craig 5,199]

Celtic Football Club was established by Irish immigrants in Scotland. Its founders instigated a club that would forthwith be open to players and supporters regardless of ethnic, national and religious background. Our supporters include people who have a broad range of community and national backgrounds and histories and all are welcomed into the Celtic family thus enriching our cultural environment.

 

Mindful of the variations in how war can be understood, interpreted and remembered and sensitive to the multiple experiences and perceptions of those that constitute the Celtic community as well as beyond, the Celtic Trust has been against the forced and manipulative nature of poppy wearing in latter years, not least amongst the football community in Scotland. We are particularly against the practice of using the team shirt to promote this symbol and we welcome the news that this practice will end this year. We note that a broad public debate appears to be opening up on this question and that other individuals and organisations outwith football are concerned about the coercive atmosphere around the wearing and display of poppies.

 

We further note with dismay the demonising of those people who exercise their right to free speech and dissent on this question and we oppose any action which may be taken against anyone who chooses to peacefully demonstrate their point of view, whether in a football ground or elsewhere.

 

http://www.celtictrust.net/CelticTruststatementrethePoppy.htm?

 

So they wont mind us singing the famine song at Ibrox then ? Free speech and all that, right ?