Celtic Thread - 2023/24
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Yeh I realised that after I’d replied. Was too early for me : )
You do realise there’s a reason City wear that shade of blue??
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As long as ts a unique kit without any affiliation to anyone else m happy. There are plenty of Celtic leaning blues that know but thankfully non of this 'affiliation shit'...up the Celts lol!
Those jolly craicsters …
This article from the Scottish Express
Exclusive: The First Minister is an outspoken fan of the Hoops and stayed silent for two days over the violent disorder which happened in Glasgow after they secured the league title against Aberdeen
The Scottish Government were warned about potential "antisocial behaviour" at Celtic's title party in Glasgow two days prior to the event happening. And self-confessed Hoops fan Humza Yousaf was hesitant to criticise the scenes.
Thousands of supporters of the Glasgow team descended on Trongate on May 27 after they secured a second league title in a row after thrashing Aberdeen 5-0. But the celebrations soon descended into chaos as boozed-up fans started fighting each other amid "warzone" scenes.
Police Scotland blasted the "anti-social behaviour" which took place in the city, with the area left strewn in litter and smashed up bottles the next day. A total of 10 arrests were made that day, with cops also being assaulted.
Three people were seriously assaulted in separate attacks, with a 31-year-old man taken to hospital with serious injuries in hospital. Police added that a further eight people were issued with fixed penalty notices and 18 people sustained minor injuries, mainly due to intoxication.
The mess left in Trongate was criticised by local MP Alison Thewliss who called on Celtic to do more to prevent the disorder, and for them to pay clean-up costs. A freedom of information request into Glasgow City Council revealed that they were forced to spend £34k for repairs and clean-up. This included repairing damaged traffic lights and covering extra staffing costs.
Now, the Scottish Daily Express can reveal that the Scottish Government were forewarned by that the celebrations could descend into chaos two days before it happened but ministers and officials did not act. In correspondence sent to Angela Constance, an unnamed official wrote: "Celtic FC supporters are planning to gather at Glasgow Cross, Merchant City, to celebrate Scottish Premiership Trophy Day, after a mid-day match with Aberdeen FC.
Mr Yousaf was criticised by some Scots for refusing to comment on the violent disorder which happened in his constituency city. He eventually did so when prompted to by the Scottish Daily Express on the Monday night.
"A large number of supporters are expected to participate in this event and there is therefore a risk of antisocial behaviour taking place. Police Scotland have indicated that a proportionate policing plan will be in place to maintain public safety and minimise any disruption to the wider community."
Celtic fans partied for hours following the midday game against Aberdeen, with videos on social media showing people drinking heavily and flares being sparked. Fireworks were also shot through crowds as the celebrations turned violent.
Emails about the event also show that Mr Yousaf only responded to the disorder after being prompted to by the Scottish Daily Express. Previously, the Daily Mail asked specifically for a comment from him but were instead given a government spokesman.
He did finally clear a statement more than 48 hours after the events in Glasgow. He said: “The vast majority of football supporters are well-behaved, however I condemn the incidents of anti-social behaviour that took place Saturday afternoon by a small minority of Celtic fans. I fully support Police Scotland in taking appropriate and proportionate action in response to any act of anti-social behaviour."
This article from the Scottish Express
Exclusive: The First Minister is an outspoken fan of the Hoops and stayed silent for two days over the violent disorder which happened in Glasgow after they secured the league title against Aberdeen
The Scottish Government were warned about potential "antisocial behaviour" at Celtic's title party in Glasgow two days prior to the event happening. And self-confessed Hoops fan Humza Yousaf was hesitant to criticise the scenes.
Thousands of supporters of the Glasgow team descended on Trongate on May 27 after they secured a second league title in a row after thrashing Aberdeen 5-0. But the celebrations soon descended into chaos as boozed-up fans started fighting each other amid "warzone" scenes.
Police Scotland blasted the "anti-social behaviour" which took place in the city, with the area left strewn in litter and smashed up bottles the next day. A total of 10 arrests were made that day, with cops also being assaulted.
Three people were seriously assaulted in separate attacks, with a 31-year-old man taken to hospital with serious injuries in hospital. Police added that a further eight people were issued with fixed penalty notices and 18 people sustained minor injuries, mainly due to intoxication.
The mess left in Trongate was criticised by local MP Alison Thewliss who called on Celtic to do more to prevent the disorder, and for them to pay clean-up costs. A freedom of information request into Glasgow City Council revealed that they were forced to spend £34k for repairs and clean-up. This included repairing damaged traffic lights and covering extra staffing costs.
Now, the Scottish Daily Express can reveal that the Scottish Government were forewarned by that the celebrations could descend into chaos two days before it happened but ministers and officials did not act. In correspondence sent to Angela Constance, an unnamed official wrote: "Celtic FC supporters are planning to gather at Glasgow Cross, Merchant City, to celebrate Scottish Premiership Trophy Day, after a mid-day match with Aberdeen FC.
Mr Yousaf was criticised by some Scots for refusing to comment on the violent disorder which happened in his constituency city. He eventually did so when prompted to by the Scottish Daily Express on the Monday night.
"A large number of supporters are expected to participate in this event and there is therefore a risk of antisocial behaviour taking place. Police Scotland have indicated that a proportionate policing plan will be in place to maintain public safety and minimise any disruption to the wider community."
Celtic fans partied for hours following the midday game against Aberdeen, with videos on social media showing people drinking heavily and flares being sparked. Fireworks were also shot through crowds as the celebrations turned violent.
Emails about the event also show that Mr Yousaf only responded to the disorder after being prompted to by the Scottish Daily Express. Previously, the Daily Mail asked specifically for a comment from him but were instead given a government spokesman.
He did finally clear a statement more than 48 hours after the events in Glasgow. He said: “The vast majority of football supporters are well-behaved, however I condemn the incidents of anti-social behaviour that took place Saturday afternoon by a small minority of Celtic fans. I fully support Police Scotland in taking appropriate and proportionate action in response to any act of anti-social behaviour."
Magicpole
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The Express hates Catholics snd Irish. Always has. Loves the Royal parasites, being bowing and scraping to them forever, so hates the SNP and their wish to tell them
All to go fuck themselves. Hates immigrants of any hue and like the Hate Mail led to the take the knee racists to get us into the Brexit shambles. Join them together and we see that fucking crap, Humza being a Muslim Celtic fan had them In a froth. Compared to your animals in GS it was like a Pacifists convention.
Don’t be trying to out paranoia me..
Rangers supporters set up a fund to pay for clean up / damage in GS. The surplus money was donated to a charity
Has the first minister apologised for his false accusations he made against our players?
Magicpole
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No 8 I don’t actually care. I try more and more as I get older not to get worked up about certain stuff. A anti Indy Tory rag is using every single thing to get all Rangers fans to hate some more. Big fucking deal. To be honest I don’t even know what he even said. Again, I don’t care. I’ve got my team that I lose all sanity over too often. That’s fucking plenty.
Magicpole
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Hopefully Rogers ditches his Snoozeball tactics tomorrow. So far, I have been far from impressed with his “tactical tweaks”. In fact, I fucking hate them. Towards the latter part of his tenure, we were all bored fucking rigid with his 500 passes to get out of our half. His ego dictates he does it his boring as fuck way. We might still win, but on the early evidence my Sky planner won’t be filled with our games. Why keep a game that bored the tits off you first time around? We hoped to move up and have bought some exciting players but we need a new keeper a LB and a RB in case Johnstone is injured. Still time to go but my early call on Rogers tactics is he can stick them up his fucking arse. He’s ruining our potency by slowing everything down. **** is getting on my wick. He better get his finger out and swallow his pride. Ange is a better manager every day of the week. Best football I have enjoyed since Martin, so far under Rogers I have been dissapointed, I had hoped he wouldn’t go back to his bullshit tedious build up, he has. He’s cutting balls off us. Keep this up Brendan and the support, not just those wee pussies in the GB will be fucked off if you ruin what Ange built and fail to improve upon it.
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