ian1964 10,372 Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share Posted December 24, 2013 Anybody know the result of the SPFL inquiry into the H Block banner yet? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Cooper 0 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Now allowed in police and St J both bowing to the demands of Scotlands shame. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,372 Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share Posted December 24, 2013 St Johnstone v Celtic: Banner ban lifted for Boxing Day St Johnstone have announced that a proposed ban on flags and banners at their Boxing Day clash with Celtic has been lifted. Celtic prematurely made the same announcement on Monday after the ban was announced 24 hours earlier. But the Perth club have now confirmed that police have allowed a relaxation for the McDiarmid Park fixture. Police Scotland had recommended a ban to prevent fans using flags to hide the use of flares and smoke bombs. A statement from St Johnstone read: "Further discussion has today taken place between all parties and a request from the clubs made to Police Scotland that the ban be lifted has been accepted. "Safety remains of paramount importance to both clubs and the match will be managed with this in mind and with Police Scotland having reviewed this policy, the two clubs are now putting their faith in all supporters that they shall support their respective teams in a manner which befits what should be a great game of football on a special date in the football calendar." The statement added that a "rigorous search policy" will be in place ahead of the 15:00 GMT kick off in Perth. A match between Motherwell and Celtic at Fir Park on 6 December was marred by pyrotechnics being set off and damage to more than 250 seats in the away end, while there have been several other incidents involving smoke bombs at Scottish grounds this season. Celtic mistakenly issued a statement on Monday saying the ban had been lifted but it was removed from the club website on Tuesday morning. The Scottish champions admitted they had jumped the gun with their statement but welcomed the confirmation of the decision. A spokesman for the club said: "For clarity, Celtic Football Club has received confirmation that flags and banners will now be permitted at the match against St Johnstone on Boxing Day. "Last week, Celtic Football Club noted the advice given by local police regarding safety, flags and banners at the match. "We acknowledge we had not received final confirmation yesterday in terms of a change. However, we are pleased, following consultation and discussion over the past couple of days, that the initial decision has been reviewed by the police and St Johnstone FC." http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25499023 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 5,105 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 So, the greeting moaners win again. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc 280 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Unbelievable. The GB can do what they like. Since when did they get put in charge of policing in Scotland? This is shameful. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Barristan Selmy 222 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Dirty, clatty, cantankerous cunts 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barca72 440 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Dirty, clatty, cantankerous cunts And a Merry Xmas to you too, SBS. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,372 Posted December 25, 2013 Author Share Posted December 25, 2013 Celtic have urged their supporters to create a positive atmosphere at McDiarmid Park on Boxing Day after persuading the police to reverse a ban on flags and banners. St Johnstone and Police Scotland both confirmed that the restrictions, which were announced 48 hours earlier in a bid to prevent the use of pyrotechnics, had been lifted. Celtic admitted jumping the gun with a statement on Monday following a major misunderstanding but, with the confusion over, they sent a clear message for their fans to behave in Perth. Celtic’s most recent Scottish Premiership away trip, against Motherwell, saw 18 smoke bombs let off, two of them thrown on to the pitch from the away fans, plus fireworks and a flare ignited. Celtic fans also broke more than 250 seats. Their Boxing Day clash against Dundee at Dens Park last year also saw disturbances and they demanded a safe environment on Thursday. A club statement read: “Football is about colour and atmosphere and creating a positive occasion for all and everything should be done to ensure that such an event can take place. “However, we should also bear in mind that supporter safety is of paramount importance and we would re-iterate, therefore, that we do not welcome any form of pyrotechnics or smoke bombs at our matches. “We want to see our matches played in a positive and safe atmosphere and we hope this will be the case on Boxing Day.” St Johnstone joined Celtic in asking police to lift the ban, which was initially instated because banners have been used as cover for pyrotechnics. The Perth club said: “Both clubs have since received representations for their supporters on this matter and Celtic FC in particular has had extensive discussions with their main supporters’ representatives and has been assured that their supporters will back their club in the right manner. “Further discussion has today taken place between all parties and a request from the clubs made to Police Scotland that the ban be lifted has been accepted. “Safety remains of paramount importance to both clubs and the match will be managed with this in mind and with Police Scotland having reviewed this policy, the two clubs are now putting their faith in all supporters that they shall support their respective teams in a manner which befits what should be a great game of football on a special date in the football calendar. The match commander, Supt Kevin Lynch, added: “Following further discussions with both football clubs and ourselves and having taken the views of supporters’ associations into account, we support the decision taken by St Johnstone FC to allow flags and banners at this fixture. “Police Scotland will continue to work with both clubs to ensure that everyone enjoys the game in true festive spirit in a safe and considerate manner.” Celtic manager Neil Lennon had earlier outlined his hopes for a positive atmosphere. “One thing we want is the colour and atmosphere,” he said. “What we don’t want is the pyrotechnics, flares. It doesn’t add anything to the game and it can affect people on and off the field.” Statement Earlier today, a statement on the Perth outfit’s website this afternoon confirmed that Police Scotland had agreed to remove the restriction after reassurances were received from both clubs. It read: “Further discussion has today taken place between all parties and a request from the clubs made to Police Scotland that the ban be lifted has been accepted. “Safety remains of paramount importance to both clubs and the match will be managed with this in mind and with Police Scotland having reviewed this policy, the two clubs are now putting their faith in all supporters that they shall support their respective teams in a manner which befits what should be a great game of football on a special date in the football calendar. “Both clubs have since received representations for their supporters on this matter and Celtic FC in particular has had extensive discussions with their main supporters’ representatives and has been assured that their supporters will back their Club in the right manner.” Confusion Today’s announcement follows yesterday’s confusion where Celtic announced that the ban - which had been announced 24 hours earlier in a bid to prevent the use of pyrotechnics - had been shelved following a U-turn by St Johnstone and Police Scotland. However, police confirmed the ban remained in place and it is understood confusion arose after a Celtic official accidentally called his Inverness counterpart instead of his colleague at St Johnstone to discuss the issue. Celtic face Inverness in the Highlands on Sunday. A statement from St Johnstone’s on Sunday said both the Perth club and Celtic fully supported the police decision. But Celtic then said: “Following discussions today between Celtic, the local police and St Johnstone FC, it has been decided that flags and banners will now be permitted at the match on Boxing Day. “We have an excellent relationship with everyone at St Johnstone FC and we thank them and the police for reviewing their initial decision. “Football is about colour and atmosphere and creating a positive occasion for all and everything should be done to ensure that such an event can take place.” That was later contradicted by police who stressed there had been no change in policy, which had been agreed following talks between both clubs, and that Celtic had signed up to the first statement http://www.scotsman.com/news/scotland/top-stories/celtic-urge-fans-to-behave-after-banner-ban-lifted-1-3244320 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERRAB 3,252 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Unbelievable. The GB can do what they like. Since when did they get put in charge of policing in Scotland? This is shameful. There is no political will to tackle this vile club and its supporters.Just remember that when you cast your vote next time around. As for the legal side of things it is beyond belief that every time Celt*c play they break umpteen laws with their songs & banners and nothing is done. Do I detect the influence of Mulholland QC who is allegedly a ST at the San Giro? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Cooper 0 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 There is no political will to tackle this vile club and its supporters.Just remember that when you cast your vote next time around.As for the legal side of things it is beyond belief that every time Celt*c play they break umpteen laws with their songs & banners and nothing is done. Do I detect the influence of Mulholland QC who is allegedly a ST at the San Giro? No alleged about it. He is also a keen supporter of the Green Brigade and has several family members as part of said group. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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