andy steel 0 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 “I don’t like to see flares and I don’t like seeing smoke bombs. Shame on the newspapers for editing out the bit when Lenny added '& I don't like to see banners of terrorists either'. Shame! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc 280 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Shame on the newspapers for editing out the bit when Lenny added '& I don't like to see banners of terrorists either'. Shame! Did he really use the term "terrorists" in that remark? If he did then he's gone slightly up in my estimation and potentially ignited a powder keg with the more extreme elements of Celtic's support. If he did say that what do his Green Brigade acolytes think about him now? "We aren't all Neil Lennon" maybe. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calscot 0 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 I assumed Andy was being sarcastic... ie Lennon would never say that. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real PapaBear 0 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Did he really use the term "terrorists" in that remark? If he did then he's gone slightly up in my estimation and potentially ignited a powder keg with the more extreme elements of Celtic's support. If he did say that what do his Green Brigade acolytes think about him now? "We aren't all Neil Lennon" maybe. Andy's working towards an MSc in Sarcasm Studies; sometimes he allows this to colour his posts. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,416 Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 POLICE revealed last night they expect to make arrests following flare-throwing and vandalism by fans at Motherwell last Friday night. Celtic suspended 128 supporters from their games and relocated 250 season-ticket holders after damage was caused to seats during Celtic’s 5-0 victory. Superintendent Stephen McAllister, of the Football Coordination Unit, said: “We fully expect to make arrests in relation to those involved in disorder and carrying out acts of vandalism within Fir Park.” Celtic manager Neil Lennon yesterday defended the club’s decision to ban the fans – and got involved in a Twitter spat with a fan. Financial advisor Sean Bruen branded the bans “ridiculous” and Lennon fired back: “So, you are condoning the vandalism?” When Belfast-based Bruen kept the row going, Lennon replied: “It’s not what Celtic fans are about, it has to stop.” Meanwhile, a top police chief said a “creeping cancer” of hooliganism is infecting the Scottish game. Former Scottish Police Federation chairman Les Gray said yobbery was soaring after clubs cut the number of officers at games to save cash. He added: “Police are becoming piggy in the middle. They are criticised for not going in to sort out the troublemakers but there weren’t enough officers to do that. “Fans realise they can get away with more as there are fewer police so try to push the boundaries. “The police get criticised for not diving in but if they did, they would have got their heads kicked in. “It’s wrong to just pick on Celtic fans as the problem is wider than that.” http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/police-vow-identify-arrest-celtic-2913802 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barca72 440 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Former Scottish Police Federation chairman Les Gray said yobbery was soaring after clubs cut the number of officers at games to save cash. He added: “Police are becoming piggy in the middle. They are criticised for not going in to sort out the troublemakers but there weren’t enough officers to do that. “Fans realise they can get away with more as there are fewer police so try to push the boundaries. “The police get criticised for not diving in but if they did, they would have got their heads kicked in. “It’s wrong to just pick on Celtic fans as the problem is wider than that.” One 16 year old girl arrested last week at Falkirk, subsequently dealt with. The MSM have not reported any other fan group who have trashed stadia or let off smoke bombs/flares. Police afraid to intervene, oh my. Would you like to ammend that statement, Les? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy steel 0 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Sorry for being a sarky bitch. Apologies all round. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,416 Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 Celtic wait for Uefa banner verdict Celtic must wait until Friday to discover what action they face over banners displayed by fans during their Champions League clash with AC Milan. Uefa's control and disciplinary body met on Wednesday to discuss an "illicit banner" featuring images of Bobby Sands and William Wallace. Rules prohibit political and ideological messages being displayed. Chief executive Peter Lawwell asked supporters to cease such displays after the action was announced. "The disciplinary decision is due to be announced and communicated by Uefa on Friday afternoon," said a spokesman for the European governing body. "We will inform of the decision as soon as we receive it from our disciplinary unit." Manager Neil Lennon admitted his "heart sank" when he saw the display at the 3-0 home defeat by AC Milan on 26 November, arguing it was not the time nor place for such a demonstration. The banner featured a slogan alongside images depicting the IRA hunger striker Bobby Sands and the Scottish historical figure William Wallace. The supporters' group responsible for the banner, the Green Brigade, insisted the banners were football-related as they protested against the Scottish Government's Offensive Behaviour at Football Act and Police Scotland's implementation of the legislation, which they claim has criminalised expressions of Irish politics. The club have since moved to separate the group at home matches after a number of seats were vandalised in the section containing Green Brigade members, and pyrotechnics were let off and thrown on the pitch, when Celtic beat Motherwell at Fir Park on Friday night. The club handed "precautionary suspensions" to 128 supporters, preventing them from attending home and away matches, while 250 season-ticket holders housed in section 111 - the Green Brigade's corner of Celtic Park - will be moved to other parts of the ground or given refunds on season tickets. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25329809 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darthter 542 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 The supporters' group responsible for the banner, the Green Brigade, insisted the banners were football-related as they protested against the Scottish Government's Offensive Behaviour at Football Act and Police Scotland's implementation of the legislation, which they claim has criminalised expressions of Irish politics. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25329809 That doesn't make ANT sense whatsoever.....how can a banner be football related when it is protesting about the criminalisation of expressions of Irish politics???? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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