Hanging Effigies and Sectarian Banners

[ian1964 10,723]

''But today Celtic insiders insisted it had absolutely nothing to do with that.''

 

The quote above is from the Sun article I posted,will they tell us what it was to do with then if they know?

[BlackSocksRedTops 3,751]

I think that was true but the Yahoos board,as far as I know, gave in to them and let them join together again.

Remember putting one bad apple among the good soon destroys the good so guess what might have happened the one good yahoo would have been diseased.

 

I'm not surprised about this tbh. I'm not one for boycotts but I genuinely could not care less if we never take another ticket allocation to that sh*thole.

[BlackSocksRedTops 3,751]

''But today Celtic insiders insisted it had absolutely nothing to do with that.''

 

The quote above is from the Sun article I posted,will they tell us what it was to do with then if they know?

 

The hands tied behind the back say a lot to me

[cooponthewing 1,139]

The hands tied behind the back say a lot to me

 

Agree. So what is it C****c and Police Scotland match commander!! Either you allowed and condone "mock suicide" or "mock executions" of Rangers supporters by a contingent of C****c fans?.

It was also appear that at the time, unless of breathtaking incompetence, you were in full knowledge of this despicable act taking place.

I notice they say they will be monitoring social media. Well...............

This won't go away and we are waitiing for your response???

[scotjo 19]

Would be interesting if these Celtic 'insiders' could enlighten us then as to what it was to do with.

[ian1964 10,723]

13 Uniform.

 

(1)A person in a public place commits an offence if he—

 

(a)wears an item of clothing, or

 

(b)wears, carries or displays an article,

 

in such a way or in such circumstances as to arouse reasonable suspicion that he is a member or supporter of a proscribed organisation.

 

(2)A constable in Scotland may arrest a person without a warrant if he has reasonable grounds to suspect that the person is guilty of an offence under this section.

 

(3)A person guilty of an offence under this section shall be liable on summary conviction to—

 

(a)imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months,

 

(b)a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, or

 

©both.

 

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/11/section/13

[Crimson Dynamo 128]

Celtic and their fans should be hammered for that display yesterday.

 

You have to wonder about the mentality of the people that would display something like that.

 

Can you imagine someone chatting away to one of the perpetrators about what they got up to at the weekend tomorrow?

 

What did you do at the weekend?

Oh I got a blow up doll tied it's hands behind its back tied a Rangers scarf around it's neck and then hung it from the stand where I was sitting.

Err, Why?

 

Honestly that was completely obscene and Rangers or Club 1872 should be releasing statements to that effect.

Edited September 11, 2016 by Crimson Dynamo

[ian1964 10,723]

Lifted from FF:

 

Originally Posted by longtimedead View Post

Add into the list of shameful acts their Poznan celebration on the 66th minute.

 

That was no coincidences the was the 66th minute.

[ian1964 10,723]

The mayhem of the Old Firm returns as offensive effigies, banners and vandalism are on show as Celtic beat Rangers

 

16:57, 11 Sep 2016

Updated 16:57, 11 Sep 2016

By John Ferguson

 

CELTIC beat Rangers in the return of the Old Firm but the game was marred by sectarian singing, offensive banners and effigies.

 

MORONIC displays of sectarian hate returned to Scotland with depressing familiarity during Saturday’s Old Firm derby.

 

The first Old Firm league clash in four years brought with it shameful behaviour from a minority of bigots on both sides of Glasgow’s footballing divide.

 

Celtic supporters have been heavily criticised for sick effigies of hanged Rangers fans at Saturday’s match.

 

Pictures of the sex dolls, with their hands bound behind their backs as if they had been executed, appeared on social media following the game won by the Hoops 5-1.

 

Meanwhile Rangers fans caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to Parkhead by trashing toilets.

 

Fixtures and roof panels were ripped out leaving the room looking like it had been hit by a bomb.

 

During the game a huge banner on display in the Celtic end read: “Know your place hun scum”.

 

Meanwhile sources described offensive and sectarian chanting from both sets of fans including IRA songs and the notorious Billy Boys.

 

The pathetic effigies saw blow up dolls - one wearing a Rangers scarf and the other an orange sash - with nooses around their necks dangling from a stand.

 

They had been hung from a banner reading: “This is it bhoys this is war”.

 

The crude jibe at opposition fans came on World Suicide Prevention Day, and just days after former Rangers star Kris Boyd bravely spoke out about his brother Scott taking his own life last week.

 

One furious Rangers fan Allan Kierszten said: “After Kris Boyd losing his brother to suicide I think it is terrible a section of so called Celtic fans did what they did.

 

“I lost my son to suicide, and I think any human being who has come up with a display like this must be sick in the head.”

 

Another supporters said on Twitter: “I hope the person has a long think about their actions.”

 

Elaine Tyrrell said: “Disgusting. Those responsible should be ashamed. Those condoning should be ashamed.”

 

The effigies appear to have been removed quickly by stewards at the game.

 

John McMillan, a Rangers fan group spokesman, said: “These are disgusting images that appeared in full view of the Celtic directors box and both police and stewards.

 

“The effigies have their hands tied behind their backs with black tape and both have ropes round their necks.

 

“There is also a banner including the term ‘Know your place hun scum’.

 

“This is an extreme low, and for many Rangers fans today who have witnessed these both at the game and online they are absolutely shocking and disgusting.”

 

The sickening effigies were also criticised by many Celtic fans who attended the match.

 

One supporter called Emily Tweeted: “Really quite ashamed to be a Celtic fan after seeing this, bloody sickening.”

 

Another fan added: “Effigies like these are not welcome IMO! They don’t represent me as a Celtic fan! Disgusting and vile.”

 

The Celtic Underground Twitter handle said: “I’m sadly never surprised to see that we have scumbags in the Celtic end the same as any other club. The hanging dolls unacceptable.

 

“Regardless of motivation. Whether or not directed at anyone or anything in particular the lack of sensitivity is a disgrace.”

 

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “We haven’t received any complaints about this at this time however we will continue to monitor social media and action may be taken if there is evidence of criminality.”

 

After the match police appeared to praise both sets of fans despite the ugly scenes.

 

Chief Superintendent Brian McInulty said: “I would like to thank all the supporters who came to enjoy the match today in a safe and responsible manner.

 

“You listened to what we asked and behaved accordingly which has helped our officers ensure the safety of everyone attending the venue.

 

“All fans came out to enjoy the match and soak up the atmosphere and this is what football should be all about.

 

“I sincerely hope that the good spirits of both sets of supporters continues throughout the rest of the day and the rest of the evening.”

 

A Scottish Government spokesperson said: “The Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications Act sends out a clear message that Scotland will not tolerate any form of prejudice, discrimination or hate crime and it gives police and prosecutors an additional tool to tackle this behaviour.”

 

Celtic and Rangers were both contacted for comment by the Record, but neither responded.

 

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/mayhem-old-firm-returns-offensive-8813352

[der Berliner 3,744]

 

Anyone thinks, this managed to slip through the stewards and the police without being noted?

 

Or this one ...

 

 

... ? The club, the stewards, and the police tolerate this. And straight against their very own ground rules. And the "minority garbage" simply does not hold any more AND even IF, why not stop these banners from getting into the ground?

 

BTW ... that's their rules:

 

Corporate Ground Regulations

 

Celtic F.C. Ltd (the “Club”)

Celtic Park Ground Regulations (the “Ground Regulations”)

 

All persons entering Celtic Park (the “Stadium”) are admitted subject to the these Ground Regulations, Celtic FC’s Rules on Unacceptable Conduct, the Club’s Social Mission Statement and to the applicable Rules and Regulations of The Scottish Football Association, the Scottish Professional Football League and/or, where applicable, the Regulations of the FIFA/UEFA Competitions. ENTRY TO THE STADIUM SHALL BE DEEMED TO CONSTITUTE UNQUALIFIED ACCEPTANCE OF ALL THESE RULES AND REGULATIONS.

 

1. All matches are played at the Stadium in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Scottish Football Association, the Scottish Professional Football League, and where applicable, the Regulations of FIFA/UEFA Competitions.

 

http://www.celticfc.net/pages/corporate_groundregulations

 

Corporate Unacceptable Conduct

 

UNACCEPTABLE CONDUCT AT CELTIC PARK AND AWAY FOOTBALL STADIA

 

Celtic Football Club will not tolerate unacceptable conduct at Celtic Park or at away football stadia.

 

Unacceptable Conduct is conduct which is violent or disorderly.

 

Violent conduct includes any actual, attempted or threatened physical violence against any person, or intentional damage to property.

 

Disorderly conduct includes:

 

Conduct which stirs up or sustains, or is likely or is designed to stir up or sustain, hatred or ill will against or towards individuals or groups of people based on their membership or presumed membership of the following categories:

 

Gender, colour, race, nationality (including citizenship) or ethnic or national origin

Membership or presumed membership, of a religious group or of a social or cultural group with perceived religious affiliation

Sexual orientation

Transgender identity

Disability

 

or against an individual who is or is presumed to be a member of such group.

 

Using threatening, abusive or insulting words or conduct.

 

Displaying writing or any other thing which is threatening, abusive or insulting.

 

Using words or conduct or displaying any writing or other thing which indicates support for, or affiliation to, or celebration of, or opposition to an organisation or group proscribed in terms of the Terrorism Act 2000.

 

http://www.celticfc.net/pages/corporate_unacceptableconduct