ian1964 10,498 Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Celtic fan charged over blow up dolls at Old Firm match is allowed to return to games 16:55, 12 Oct 2016 Updated 16:55, 12 Oct 2016 By Ashlie McAnally ROSS Brady had been banned under his bail conditions but they have now been lifted and he can return to support his team. A CELTIC fan charged with displaying an allegedly offensive banner and blow up figures at the recent Old Firm match has been allowed to return to football games. Ross Brady, 27, is accused of a single charge under the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications Act. Strict bail conditions imposed last month stopping him from attending matches were removed at a pre-trial hearing and he was granted bail on the standard conditions, but with the added condition he must pay £800 to prove he will be of good behaviour. The trial which was originally set for this month, has been adjourned until March next year. Prosecutors claim - that while acting with others - Brady did commit the offence at the Parkhead clash on September 10 which Celtic won 5-1. It includes the claim that Brady did "engage in behaviour" which may be likely to "incite public disorder". This is said to involve the display of a banner that contained a "threatening and offensive remark". The charge also states two "inflatable figures" were shown which were "fashioned in a threatening and offensive manner". Brady, from Pollok, Glasgow pled not guilty through his lawyer when he appeared from custody at Glasgow Sheriff Court last month. Sheriff Andrew Cubie granted bail with a number of special conditions including banning him from football matches and ordering him to sign in at a police station during the first half of Celtic's European games. Today, lawyer Neal McShane told the court that on the last occasion, the sheriff imposed the stringent conditions if prosecutors were able to bring the matter to trial within a short space of time. He argued that because that isn't possible, the special bail conditions should be removed. Bail was granted to Brady on the standard conditions but with the extra condition that he must pay £800 within seven days to prove he can comply. Sheriff Mungo Bovey QC told him if he complies with the bail order he will get his money back and said: "If you don't comply then you lose it automatically." http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/celtic-fan-charged-over-blow-9031928 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
26th of foot 5,890 Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I suspect Sheriff Mungo Bovey QC is the son of Keith Bovey? Seriously, is anyone surprised? Two effigies hanging by their necks, both had their hands bound behind their backs, one wearing a Rangers scarf, the other replete in an orange collarette; and yet no charge of hate crime attached. I keep going back to Stuart Cosgrove on BBC Scotland two years past, breathlessly informing the listenership that he had lunched with the then Lord Advocate, Frank Mulholland, and could report his office was NOT interested in pursuing anyone for usage of the 'H' term. The Justice Minister, Michael Matheson will NOT answer questions on 'Kill all H-n' banners on display inside the Green Brigade designated area. You can indulge in Rangers hating with impunity. A dozen years ago, Fernando Ricksen was struck on the head(drawing blood) by a lighter, whilst taking a throw-in at the Glitterdome. Peter Lawwell immediately issued a statement after the game assuring that every frame of every camera would be studied and the perpetrator banned from Sellik Park. We are still waiting. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunslinger 3,366 Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Surely celtc have banned him. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhunter 0 Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 i'm not sure you can legally take serious anything someone called mungo bovey says 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boabie 230 Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I honestly didn't know that money came into bail conditions in Scotland and thought that only applied down south. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuGers 477 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Have there been previous examples of someone charged with a footballing offence who has then had their match ban overturned? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
26th of foot 5,890 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Have there been previous examples of someone charged with a footballing offence who has then had their match ban overturned? In May'99, Rangers won 0-3 at ra Stydome and won the league. The Refereee, Hugh Dallas was attacked on the pitch and struck with thrown coins. He returned home to Motherwell that evening and the Police arrested several Sellik supporters in different groupings wandering around his estate, with intent. They couldn't prevent Dallas's immediate neighbour, Kevin Dunn walking around the family home, armed with a golf club. He struck thirteen double glazed windows, fully smashing two. The entire Dallas family were inside throughout the several minute sustained attack. Kevin Dunn was a season ticket holder at Sellik Park, in fact he sat in the green leather, heated seats in the North Stand. His ticket was suspended, until court proceedings culminated. He was found guilty at Hamilton Sheriff Court on criminal damage charges, fined £2,000, and ordered to pay the costs of repair. Fortunately, Kevin owned a double glazing firm. The then Sellik chief executive, Allan McDonald was expected to confirm Dunn's ban. Instead, he stated that Dunn had come as close to banishment as it was possible to be, but was allowed to retake his seat. It was reported that Dunn was applauded and cheered to the echo as he retook his normal position. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuGers 477 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 In May'99, Rangers won 0-3 at ra Stydome and won the league. The Refereee, Hugh Dallas was attacked on the pitch and struck with thrown coins. He returned home to Motherwell that evening and the Police arrested several Sellik supporters in different groupings wandering around his estate, with intent. They couldn't prevent Dallas's immediate neighbour, Kevin Dunn walking around the family home, armed with a golf club. He struck thirteen double glazed windows, fully smashing two. The entire Dallas family were inside throughout the several minute sustained attack. Kevin Dunn was a season ticket holder at Sellik Park, in fact he sat in the green leather, heated seats in the North Stand. His ticket was suspended, until court proceedings culminated. He was found guilty at Hamilton Sheriff Court on criminal damage charges, fined £2,000, and ordered to pay the costs of repair. Fortunately, Kevin owned a double glazing firm. The then Sellik chief executive, Allan McDonald was expected to confirm Dunn's ban. Instead, he stated that Dunn had come as close to banishment as it was possible to be, but was allowed to retake his seat. It was reported that Dunn was applauded and cheered to the echo as he retook his normal position. I never knew it was his neighbour that done that. What a scumbag. Imagine doing that to your neighbour!? Saying that, I'm not surprised - I used to live in a quiet estate in a decent area in the Southside. Rangers won the league on the last day of the season. There was a wee boy of about 8 running about the street with a Rangers scarf, just playing with his friends. One of the neighbours, who was a Celtic fan, ran out and grabbed it off him and proceeded to stamp on it. The neighbour was a grown man. The wee boy's dad came out and smacked him and ended up under suspension in his job as he was an armed response cop. I guess he should have known better but you can understand his reaction if anyone did that to your child. Imagine being that petulant that you would grab a scarf off of a playing child who is your neighbour! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotjo 19 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Well what a surprise!!! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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