ian1964 10,409 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 CELTIC manager Ronny Deila has expressed his disappointment after some fans disrupted a Remembrance Sunday silence ahead of their 2-1 victory over Aberdeen. The minute of reflection, which remembers British servicemen and women who have died in conflicts since the First World War began 100 years ago, was quickly interrupted by some fans shouting and singing from the visiting section at Aberdeen’s Pittodrie Stadium. Some Celtic supporters tried to shout the protesters down and noise was evident throughout the 60 seconds, just before the Scottish Premiership game kicked off. Norwegian manager Deila said: “That was disappointing. “But again 99 per cent was good. Sometimes some people are not respectful. “It’s very, very important for Celtic to be respectful.” Celtic FC Foundation, the club’s charity organisation, this week donated £10,000 to Poppyscotland and carried a story on their website detailing the Celtic players who died during the First World War. The issue has proved controversial in the past, with a group of Celtic fans staging a banner protest against the “blood-stained poppy on our hoops” when the club strip carried the symbol for a game four years ago. http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/latest/ronny-deila-hits-out-at-fans-who-disrupted-silence-1-3599363 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,409 Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 Four football fans charged after Celtic clash at Pittodrie. [video=youtube;BjKUuVBr-2s] FOUR people have been charged following Aberdeen FC’s heated clash with Celtic at Pittodrie. Two Celtic supporters were charged after alleged disruption to the minute’s silence for Remembrance Sunday before the match kicked off. The other two arrests involved a Celtic fan, who allegedly breached bail conditions, and a Dons fan. Celtic won 2-1 against the Dons. http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/news/local/four-football-fans-charged-after-celtic-clash-at-pittodrie-1.674072 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
der Berliner 3,234 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 The Sheep support was hardly pleased by the disgraceful behaviour of the Hooped Horrors either ... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real PapaBear 0 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 the BBC have been their usual dishonest selves in their (lack of ) reporting about this (repeated) disgrace. That's to be expected and there's nothing we can do about that shower of unaccountable liars. the SFA, however, should be taking action against the club for the misbehaviour of their fans. if this doesn't constitute bringing the game into disrepute, I don't know what does. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Cooper 0 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Why did Stokes stand holding his genitals during the minutes silence, seen people saying it was disrespectful but not sure why? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster. 4,808 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Why did Stokes stand holding his genitals during the minutes silence, seen people saying it was disrespectful but not sure why? Cos he's a 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barca72 440 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Why did Stokes stand holding his genitals during the minutes silence, seen people saying it was disrespectful but not sure why? I've had a look at this post a few times and I still can't make up my mind if the question is genuine. Let's assume it is. Let's compare Stokes' actions with another ROI player - James McClean. We know that McClean refused to wear the poppy and he gave us a written letter ( composed by who knows ? ). He, however, received a congratulatory tweet from the esteemed Deputy First Minister of the Assembly in Ulster, and convicted IRA terrorist, Martin McGuiness. His reason given is - 'It is just a part of who we are, ingrained into us from birth.' See the article for context here - http://www.u.tv/News/McClean-a-credit-McGuinness/bb5e39ba-b81c-4c9a-94e2-b4d8fcc76252 Stokes on the other hand preferred to be more graphic in his message. No doubt he will expect a similar congratulatory tweet from his friends in the Real IRA. It is interesting to note that their Taoiseach Enda Kenny attended a commemoration at Enniskillen, attempting to build on warming relations between Republican Ireland and the U.K. No doubt in both of the footballers' cases they were extending to the British and their culture a big huge 'F*$K You'. Message received and understood from both of these forlorn souls. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Cooper 0 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I meant what was the significance Of him holding his boaby? Why, how or in what way is that offensive here? Is there meaning in that action? I honestly don't get it. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barca72 440 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 C'mon SC, you have proven your mental acuity on several occasions. Both teams are standing in the easy position with their hands behind their backs and heads bowed in respect. Why would this man grab his 'boaby' in public and hold it there for over a minute? Other than to make a public statement of insult, can you figure some other reason? As McLean said ' It is just a part of who we are, ingrained into us from birth. ' If I was inclined to say anything to these men and their culture it might run along the lines of Rabbie, 'O wad some Power the giftie gie us To see oursels as ithers see us!' 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 6,111 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 the folk who don't wear the poppy can only do so because of the bravery of those who cant wear the poppy 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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