Celtic fans disrupted the Remembrance Sunday silence during a recent match with boos and jeers. This incident has drawn significant criticism from various figures in the media.
Celtic Fans Cause Controversy During Remembrance Sunday
During the minute’s silence, several Celtic supporters turned their backs and made gestures, which intensified the discontent. Referee Don Robertson was compelled to cut the silence short, leading Radio Scotland commentator Rob McLean to remark, “It was a very brief minute’s silence. It was more like a few seconds’ silence.”
Public Reaction and Condemnation
Scottish journalist James Melville expressed his disappointment over the event. He took to social media, stating, “Shame on the Celtic fans who whistled, booed and jeered during the Remembrance Sunday one-minute silence. An absolutely disgusting lack of respect for those who have lost their lives in conflict.”
Match Highlights
- Kieran Tierney scored his first goal for Celtic in seven years.
- The goal came six minutes into the second half from a distance of 25 yards.
- Johnny Kenny had previously scored, opening the match in the 10th minute.
- Celtic is now seven points behind league leaders Hearts, with one game in hand.
This controversial scene unfolded against the backdrop of recent actions taken against the Green Brigade fan group, which faced a six-match ban due to prior incidents involving police and stewards. Observers noted several empty seats in the standing section during the match.
