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Rangers fan banned after shouting sectarian slogan at match
A Rangers fan who shouted a sectarian slogan at a football match has been banned from attending all games in Scotland.
Brian Gilmour was found guilty of shouting "F*** the Pope" during a Rangers game against Dunfermline earlier this year.
The 21-year-old shouted the sectarian remark after parts of the support had been singing The Sash as the Ibrox side went 2-0 up through a Maurice Edu goals in the 20th minute.
Stewards at the game at East End Park on September 24 had been watching Gilmour as he sat in a group of three near the front of the stand which housed more than 6000 away fans.
Rangers safety steward, Kenneth Smyth, 59, told Dunfermline Sheriff Court on Tuesday that he had been watching Gilmour as he shouted out the remark.
Mr Smyth said: "If the fans cause a problem we can stop it, if you can nip it in the bud before it starts it can help. There were certain songs being sung, but things got added to them at the end, and that's what we are concerned about.
"If they add bits on we have no choice but to take action. My colleague and I were standing on the track just in front of the away section. There were three young lads at the front singing The Sash.
"At the end of the song he shouted 'F*** the Pope.' He was distinctive due to his bright top and I was about 20ft away. What he said was very, very clear and it was quite loud. Everyone else about him left it out apart from the young lad who added the bit on, but there wasn't much reaction from around him."
My Smyth then contacted his senior supervisor before going into the crowd to get Gilmour out and take him to the police.
During cross examination from defence agent Alistair Macleod, Mr Smyth said that it could not have been anyone else that shouted the comment. He added: "I have been doing the job for four years and I'm half decent at doing it, otherwise Rangers wouldn't still employ me, and I'm 100% convinced that he said it. It's the name of the club that is being bought down."
Gilmour, from East Kilbride, denied sectarian breach of the peace and claimed that had he actually shouted: "Here we go Rangers, four in a row."
He told depute fiscal Tracey Plant, prosecuting: "I definitely did not shout that. I'm not saying they didn't hear that, I'm just saying they have got the wrong person."
Sheriff Craig McSherry found Gilmour guilty. He said: "I have no reason to disbelieve the steward. They are there on behalf of Glasgow Rangers. They were there to prevent and avoid the sectarian chanting we hear all to often.
"In a football crowd there is a real danger of a comment causing public safety concerns."
He deferred sentence until February for social background and criminal justice reports, and a restriction of liberty order assessment.
Gilmour was banned from any SPL, Scottish Football League, or Scottish national team games until sentencing.
Brian Gilmour was found guilty of shouting "F*** the Pope" during a Rangers game against Dunfermline earlier this year.
The 21-year-old shouted the sectarian remark after parts of the support had been singing The Sash as the Ibrox side went 2-0 up through a Maurice Edu goals in the 20th minute.
Stewards at the game at East End Park on September 24 had been watching Gilmour as he sat in a group of three near the front of the stand which housed more than 6000 away fans.
Rangers safety steward, Kenneth Smyth, 59, told Dunfermline Sheriff Court on Tuesday that he had been watching Gilmour as he shouted out the remark.
Mr Smyth said: "If the fans cause a problem we can stop it, if you can nip it in the bud before it starts it can help. There were certain songs being sung, but things got added to them at the end, and that's what we are concerned about.
"If they add bits on we have no choice but to take action. My colleague and I were standing on the track just in front of the away section. There were three young lads at the front singing The Sash.
"At the end of the song he shouted 'F*** the Pope.' He was distinctive due to his bright top and I was about 20ft away. What he said was very, very clear and it was quite loud. Everyone else about him left it out apart from the young lad who added the bit on, but there wasn't much reaction from around him."
My Smyth then contacted his senior supervisor before going into the crowd to get Gilmour out and take him to the police.
During cross examination from defence agent Alistair Macleod, Mr Smyth said that it could not have been anyone else that shouted the comment. He added: "I have been doing the job for four years and I'm half decent at doing it, otherwise Rangers wouldn't still employ me, and I'm 100% convinced that he said it. It's the name of the club that is being bought down."
Gilmour, from East Kilbride, denied sectarian breach of the peace and claimed that had he actually shouted: "Here we go Rangers, four in a row."
He told depute fiscal Tracey Plant, prosecuting: "I definitely did not shout that. I'm not saying they didn't hear that, I'm just saying they have got the wrong person."
Sheriff Craig McSherry found Gilmour guilty. He said: "I have no reason to disbelieve the steward. They are there on behalf of Glasgow Rangers. They were there to prevent and avoid the sectarian chanting we hear all to often.
"In a football crowd there is a real danger of a comment causing public safety concerns."
He deferred sentence until February for social background and criminal justice reports, and a restriction of liberty order assessment.
Gilmour was banned from any SPL, Scottish Football League, or Scottish national team games until sentencing.
Sectarian Rangers fans banned by Uefa
UEFA have imposed a two-match away ban on Rangers fans after the club were found guilty of charges relating to discriminatory behaviour by their supporters.
The Scottish champions were also fined 40,000 euro (£35,558) by UEFA's control and disciplinary body as a result of the actions of fans at the away leg of the Europa League tie against PSV Eindhoven.
Rangers were also fined the same amount and ordered to play their next home UEFA match behind closed doors for the same offence in the home leg, although that sanction was also deferred for a probationary period of three years.
Thursday
Incest sis gets off with her brother Rangers fc supporters caught in station lift having sex
THE teenage girl caught having sex TWICE with her big brother told last night how she has been branded a monster.
Kirsty Finlayson — now facing jail for the sordid act — claims she can't remember the double romp in a train station lift.
But she admits the incident has left her unable to sleep and eat after destroying her family.
And she sobbed: "I've been made out to be a monster and have had to deal with people calling me a prostitute.
"It's changed my life forever. I wish I could turn back time."
Kirsty, 18 — living in a homeless hostel at the time — told how she'd gone to meet Richard at Motherwell train station in June last year to borrow money.
She said they were waiting on the platform for his train home when she drunkenly suggested going outside for a cigarette.
They both went into the lift — and within a matter of seconds started to have sex.
Kirsty said: "I'd met Richard at the station because I had no money.
"I don't know if he offered or I asked to borrow some money.
"I was basically homeless, drunk and needing help.
"I was waiting with him on the platform for his train home, before I went to get mine.
"It's not an excuse, but I really can't remember everything that happened next."
Torn apart ... family snap
Kirsty added: "I know Richard says I suggested it, but I didn't. I'm not going to suggest to my brother to have sex, am I?
"I don't know what he said to me but the next thing I can remember is having sex.
"I can remember thinking 'Oh my God' and I told Richard at one point, 'I can't do this'.
"We stopped and went back outside the lift.
"He said something else to me and we went back inside the lift.
"We had sex again and I don't know why."
When they returned to the platform, a station worker told them he'd report them to cops — after the sordid 15-minute romp was captured on new CCTV cameras.
Kirsty said she immediately felt sickened by her actions and broke down in tears on the train home to her hostel in Hamilton.
She said: "All I could think of was, 'Oh my God, that was my brother'. I felt sick and was disgusted with myself.
"Richard texted me and said, 'Do you know we've just been caught?'. He told me not to tell anyone and I didn't.
"When I got back to where I was staying, I went straight into the shower. I just couldn't wait to wash, I felt so dirty.
"Then I went straight to bed and cried myself to sleep.
"The cleaner came in and asked if I was OK? I told her no but I couldn't tell her why not."
But Kirsty collapsed a few days later when two cops traced her.
She said: "They asked me about the boy in the lift.
"I just told them I hadn't seen him again.
"But I started shaking when they told me they wanted me to come in for questioning. I suddenly felt sick and collapsed.
"At the station I told them everything I could remember and when they caught up with Richard he admitted it. We've never spoken to each other since."
Devastated ... mum
At Hamilton Sheriff Court last month, Kirsty and Richard admitted having unlawful sexual intercourse. They are due to be sentenced on Friday.
In court it was said Richard gave her £20 after they emerged from the lift.
However, she insists the money was not for the sex — but to help her get home.
After word got out about the case Kirsty, who later moved out the hostel into a flat, had a brick thrown through her window and was hounded out of her home.
She said: "I've been to hell and back but I want to move on and try to be a better person.
"I will spend the rest of my life trying to make it up to my mum and dad. It was so hard when they found out.
"I just can't sleep, I can't eat. I can't escape it all going around in my own head and I don't have the answers to my own questions. I don't know why I did what I did.
"I'm so sorry and I hope one day people can forgive me."
Kirsty Finlayson — now facing jail for the sordid act — claims she can't remember the double romp in a train station lift.
But she admits the incident has left her unable to sleep and eat after destroying her family.
And she sobbed: "I've been made out to be a monster and have had to deal with people calling me a prostitute.
"It's changed my life forever. I wish I could turn back time."
Kirsty, 18 — living in a homeless hostel at the time — told how she'd gone to meet Richard at Motherwell train station in June last year to borrow money.
She said they were waiting on the platform for his train home when she drunkenly suggested going outside for a cigarette.
They both went into the lift — and within a matter of seconds started to have sex.
Kirsty said: "I'd met Richard at the station because I had no money.
"I don't know if he offered or I asked to borrow some money.
"I was basically homeless, drunk and needing help.
"I was waiting with him on the platform for his train home, before I went to get mine.
"It's not an excuse, but I really can't remember everything that happened next."
Torn apart ... family snap
Kirsty added: "I know Richard says I suggested it, but I didn't. I'm not going to suggest to my brother to have sex, am I?
"I don't know what he said to me but the next thing I can remember is having sex.
"I can remember thinking 'Oh my God' and I told Richard at one point, 'I can't do this'.
"We stopped and went back outside the lift.
"He said something else to me and we went back inside the lift.
"We had sex again and I don't know why."
When they returned to the platform, a station worker told them he'd report them to cops — after the sordid 15-minute romp was captured on new CCTV cameras.
Kirsty said she immediately felt sickened by her actions and broke down in tears on the train home to her hostel in Hamilton.
She said: "All I could think of was, 'Oh my God, that was my brother'. I felt sick and was disgusted with myself.
"Richard texted me and said, 'Do you know we've just been caught?'. He told me not to tell anyone and I didn't.
"When I got back to where I was staying, I went straight into the shower. I just couldn't wait to wash, I felt so dirty.
"Then I went straight to bed and cried myself to sleep.
"The cleaner came in and asked if I was OK? I told her no but I couldn't tell her why not."
But Kirsty collapsed a few days later when two cops traced her.
She said: "They asked me about the boy in the lift.
"I just told them I hadn't seen him again.
"But I started shaking when they told me they wanted me to come in for questioning. I suddenly felt sick and collapsed.
"At the station I told them everything I could remember and when they caught up with Richard he admitted it. We've never spoken to each other since."
Devastated ... mum
At Hamilton Sheriff Court last month, Kirsty and Richard admitted having unlawful sexual intercourse. They are due to be sentenced on Friday.
In court it was said Richard gave her £20 after they emerged from the lift.
However, she insists the money was not for the sex — but to help her get home.
After word got out about the case Kirsty, who later moved out the hostel into a flat, had a brick thrown through her window and was hounded out of her home.
She said: "I've been to hell and back but I want to move on and try to be a better person.
"I will spend the rest of my life trying to make it up to my mum and dad. It was so hard when they found out.
"I just can't sleep, I can't eat. I can't escape it all going around in my own head and I don't have the answers to my own questions. I don't know why I did what I did.
"I'm so sorry and I hope one day people can forgive me."
'Criminality' claims over Rangers owner Craig Whyte
Evidence of alleged criminality in the past business dealings of Rangers FC's new owner has been uncovered by a BBC Scotland investigation.
It found that Craig Whyte was banned from being a director for seven years.
The BBC heard allegations that Mr Whyte controlled a company despite his ban, an offence which could incur a two-year jail term. It was later wound up after misleading potential shareholders.
Mr Whyte denied all the claims "in the strongest possible terms".
The 40-year-old businessman from Motherwell owns an 85% stake in Rangers.
Mr Whyte paid Sir David Murray £1 for the Glasgow club six months ago, and settled its £18m debt to Lloyds Banking Group.
Rangers: An Inside Story, which was broadcast on BBC1 Scotland at 19:00 on Thursday, heard allegations about the man who took over the 138-year-old club in May.
The BBC understands Mr Whyte was banned from acting as a director after the government began pursuing his company, Vital Holdings Ltd, for failing to produce satisfactory accounts.
The programme also uncovered evidence that HM Revenue and Customs was chasing some of Mr Whyte's companies for unpaid taxes.
The programme heard claims about Mr Whyte's involvement in a company called Re-tex Plastic Technology, during his ban.
Re-tex was wound up in 2003, after it offered to sell shares to the public using company statements which were said to contain false and misleading information.
The firm was investigated by the UK government's Insolvency Service - the agency that probes corrupt business practice.
Robert Burns, head of investigations at the agency, said: "We took the view that the company was being controlled, or certainly had the involvement of, an individual who was disqualified. That raised concerns."
'Be prosecuted'
When asked who that individual was, he said: "I'm talking about Craig Whyte, who had been disqualified as a director in June 2000, for seven years.
"We found a number of suggestions, and indeed evidence, that he was in some way, shape or form, behind the company. For example he was signatory to the bank account, he was giving instructions to certain payments.
"In relation to his involvement in running the company then it is an offence and the individual can be prosecuted. Clearly there would have had to be a criminal investigation and a trial."
Responding to the claims, Mr Whyte's lawyers said he had a small investment in Re-tex, but was never a director or a de facto director.
Mr Burns told the BBC that his team had uncovered evidence that Mr Whyte had taken two sums of £100,000 from the company, apparently to pay a tax bill.
"There's no trace of the money being received by the Inland Revenue," Mr Burns said.
He told the programme that Mr Whyte had appointed fake auditors called Mullet and Co, which signed off misleading Re-tex accounts.
Mr Whyte's lawyers said their client had no control over Re-tex's bank account or finances and denied "in the strongest possible terms" withdrawing any money from the company accounts or appointing any auditors.
'Outsourcing services'
The Insolvency Service believes a convicted fraudster, Kevin Sykes, was one of the individuals behind Mullet and Co.
Mr Burns said: "We have investigated a number of companies which Kevin Sykes has been behind.
"We also know Mr Sykes because of a Serious Fraud Office investigation. In October 2004, he was convicted and received a sentence in total of eight years for his part in a theft from a pension fund which totalled £3m."
This conviction came three years after Sykes' last known involvement with Craig Whyte.
The documentary reveals other previous links between Mr Whyte and Sykes, with the latter acting as secretary in four of Mr Whyte's companies which were dissolved in the late 1990s.
Mr Whyte moved to Monaco for several years around 2000, following his disqualification and the demise of 24 companies in which he was involved.
In March 2001, Sykes told his bankruptcy hearing at the High Court in London that he travelled to Monaco to be paid in cash by Mr Whyte for "outsourcing services".
Mr Whyte's lawyers said its client had never been a close business associate of Kevin Sykes, and denied paying him a retainer.
Rangers' finances have hit the headlines in recent months, after a judge ruled more than £3m of its assets should be frozen, pending further court action.
The Court of Session in Edinburgh heard that a disputed tax bill of up to £49m left the SPL champions at a "real and substantial risk of insolvency". The tax hearing is due to begin next month.
The documentary comes just days after Rangers announced it was withdrawing all co-operation with the BBC.
In a statement, Craig Whyte and Rangers FC said: "As a result of the BBC's approach, Mr Whyte and Rangers FC believe there is a strong risk that the programme will mislead and misinform viewers about matters concerning the club, and has suspended the BBC's access to the club.
"Mr Whyte and Rangers wish to reassure viewers - and those of the club's valued fans who may be watching - that the best interests and secure future of the club are and will remain their priority."
It found that Craig Whyte was banned from being a director for seven years.
The BBC heard allegations that Mr Whyte controlled a company despite his ban, an offence which could incur a two-year jail term. It was later wound up after misleading potential shareholders.
Mr Whyte denied all the claims "in the strongest possible terms".
The 40-year-old businessman from Motherwell owns an 85% stake in Rangers.
Mr Whyte paid Sir David Murray £1 for the Glasgow club six months ago, and settled its £18m debt to Lloyds Banking Group.
Rangers: An Inside Story, which was broadcast on BBC1 Scotland at 19:00 on Thursday, heard allegations about the man who took over the 138-year-old club in May.
The BBC understands Mr Whyte was banned from acting as a director after the government began pursuing his company, Vital Holdings Ltd, for failing to produce satisfactory accounts.
The programme also uncovered evidence that HM Revenue and Customs was chasing some of Mr Whyte's companies for unpaid taxes.
The programme heard claims about Mr Whyte's involvement in a company called Re-tex Plastic Technology, during his ban.
Re-tex was wound up in 2003, after it offered to sell shares to the public using company statements which were said to contain false and misleading information.
The firm was investigated by the UK government's Insolvency Service - the agency that probes corrupt business practice.
Robert Burns, head of investigations at the agency, said: "We took the view that the company was being controlled, or certainly had the involvement of, an individual who was disqualified. That raised concerns."
'Be prosecuted'
When asked who that individual was, he said: "I'm talking about Craig Whyte, who had been disqualified as a director in June 2000, for seven years.
"We found a number of suggestions, and indeed evidence, that he was in some way, shape or form, behind the company. For example he was signatory to the bank account, he was giving instructions to certain payments.
"In relation to his involvement in running the company then it is an offence and the individual can be prosecuted. Clearly there would have had to be a criminal investigation and a trial."
Responding to the claims, Mr Whyte's lawyers said he had a small investment in Re-tex, but was never a director or a de facto director.
Mr Burns told the BBC that his team had uncovered evidence that Mr Whyte had taken two sums of £100,000 from the company, apparently to pay a tax bill.
"There's no trace of the money being received by the Inland Revenue," Mr Burns said.
He told the programme that Mr Whyte had appointed fake auditors called Mullet and Co, which signed off misleading Re-tex accounts.
Mr Whyte's lawyers said their client had no control over Re-tex's bank account or finances and denied "in the strongest possible terms" withdrawing any money from the company accounts or appointing any auditors.
'Outsourcing services'
The Insolvency Service believes a convicted fraudster, Kevin Sykes, was one of the individuals behind Mullet and Co.
Mr Burns said: "We have investigated a number of companies which Kevin Sykes has been behind.
"We also know Mr Sykes because of a Serious Fraud Office investigation. In October 2004, he was convicted and received a sentence in total of eight years for his part in a theft from a pension fund which totalled £3m."
This conviction came three years after Sykes' last known involvement with Craig Whyte.
The documentary reveals other previous links between Mr Whyte and Sykes, with the latter acting as secretary in four of Mr Whyte's companies which were dissolved in the late 1990s.
Mr Whyte moved to Monaco for several years around 2000, following his disqualification and the demise of 24 companies in which he was involved.
In March 2001, Sykes told his bankruptcy hearing at the High Court in London that he travelled to Monaco to be paid in cash by Mr Whyte for "outsourcing services".
Mr Whyte's lawyers said its client had never been a close business associate of Kevin Sykes, and denied paying him a retainer.
Rangers' finances have hit the headlines in recent months, after a judge ruled more than £3m of its assets should be frozen, pending further court action.
The Court of Session in Edinburgh heard that a disputed tax bill of up to £49m left the SPL champions at a "real and substantial risk of insolvency". The tax hearing is due to begin next month.
The documentary comes just days after Rangers announced it was withdrawing all co-operation with the BBC.
In a statement, Craig Whyte and Rangers FC said: "As a result of the BBC's approach, Mr Whyte and Rangers FC believe there is a strong risk that the programme will mislead and misinform viewers about matters concerning the club, and has suspended the BBC's access to the club.
"Mr Whyte and Rangers wish to reassure viewers - and those of the club's valued fans who may be watching - that the best interests and secure future of the club are and will remain their priority."
Quit fears for Celtic boss Neil Lennon as death threats and Old Firm row take toll
Neil Lennon finds himself caught at the centre of a gathering storm today ahead of a crunch meeting to determine the future of Scottish football’s Old Firm derby.
Lennon’s future as Celtic manager has been left in the balance after he was forced to draft in round-the-clock personal security because of a series of sinister death threats.
However, the former Northern Ireland international seems determined not to be forced out, despite the sectarian hate campaign — and yesterday received the backing of one of his leading players.
The latest twist came when Lennon was forced to pull out of a trip to Co Donegal at the weekend because of concerns over his safety.
It follows a turbulent week for the Old Firm which has seen both Glasgow clubs in the spotlight following chaotic scenes at last Wednesday’s explosive Scottish Cup replay.
A high-level meeting involving the Scottish Executive and officials from both clubs will be held today to discuss the game and thrash out how to avoid similar scenes in future fixtures.
The teams meet again in the League Cup final at Hampden Park in 12 days’ time.
Hanging over that fixture is the long-term future of Lennon, who has been repeatedly targeted by bigoted thugs since joining Celtic as a player in late 2000.
The latest threat came last Friday when a suspicious package, later identified as a hoax nail- bomb, was intercepted at a sorting office in Ayrshire.
Earlier this year bullets were sent in the post to Lennon and two other Catholic Northern Ireland players at the club, Paddy McCourt and Niall McGinn.
Lennon’s future as Celtic manager has been left in the balance after he was forced to draft in round-the-clock personal security because of a series of sinister death threats.
However, the former Northern Ireland international seems determined not to be forced out, despite the sectarian hate campaign — and yesterday received the backing of one of his leading players.
The latest twist came when Lennon was forced to pull out of a trip to Co Donegal at the weekend because of concerns over his safety.
It follows a turbulent week for the Old Firm which has seen both Glasgow clubs in the spotlight following chaotic scenes at last Wednesday’s explosive Scottish Cup replay.
A high-level meeting involving the Scottish Executive and officials from both clubs will be held today to discuss the game and thrash out how to avoid similar scenes in future fixtures.
The teams meet again in the League Cup final at Hampden Park in 12 days’ time.
Hanging over that fixture is the long-term future of Lennon, who has been repeatedly targeted by bigoted thugs since joining Celtic as a player in late 2000.
The latest threat came last Friday when a suspicious package, later identified as a hoax nail- bomb, was intercepted at a sorting office in Ayrshire.
Earlier this year bullets were sent in the post to Lennon and two other Catholic Northern Ireland players at the club, Paddy McCourt and Niall McGinn.
Neil Lennon 'will not let death threats drive him out of Glasgow
NEIL Lennon will not give up his home in Glasgow, despite having to install a panic alarm amid fears for his safety, a leading lawyer who is close to the club's board said yesterday.
Paul McBride, QC, said the Celtic manager was determined to stay in the city, close to his friends and colleagues, and urged police to do more to apprehend those responsible for making death threats against the 39-year-old.
The former Celtic and Northern Ireland midfielder has had a panic button installed at his property in the West End, where he lives with partner Irene McCloy and their young son, Gallagher. It was fitted about two weeks ago on police advice in the wake of heightened fears for the safety of Lennon and his family. The Celtic boss was forced to evacuate Ms McCloy and his son from their home after receiving a threatening phone call in the middle of the night.
The death threats and sectarian abuse have intensified after last week's Old Firm fixture, where Lennon became involved in an altercation with Rangers assistant manager Ally McCoist. Both men were last night issued with touchline bans over the confrontation - a two-match penalty for McCoist and a four-match one for Lennon, who already had a misconduct offence this season.
After the game, police intercepted packages addressed to Lennon containing a fake nail-bomb and bullets, and concern is mounting over the nature of comments directed towards him on internet forums.
There had been speculation Lennon was considering his future with the club after last week's game, but Mr McBride told The Scotsman he was committed to staying.
"The alarm was installed two or three weeks ago - it's a black box which is linked to the police," he said. "About two weeks ago, he got a phone call in the middle of the night and he had to move his child and partner out of the house, and they were taken to a hotel. But he'll stay in Glasgow among his friends and colleagues, and he'll definitely stay with Celtic."
The panic button is part of heightened security measures to ensure the safety of Lennon, who is accompanied to club training sessions by a security guard.
In the aftermath of the most recent Old Firm game, the clubs, police and politicians agreed to consider an increased "enforcement of the law" over online abuse, but Mr McBride said police had to take immediate action.
"If you go online just now, you'll see people describing how to kill Neil Lennon," he said. "(Strathclyde Chief Constable] Stephen House and (First Minister] Alex Salmond gave a commitment this week and Strathclyde Police has a dedicated hate-crimes unit. They've got the technology and officers to deal with this, so why people have not been apprehended, I can't understand."
Paul McBride, QC, said the Celtic manager was determined to stay in the city, close to his friends and colleagues, and urged police to do more to apprehend those responsible for making death threats against the 39-year-old.
The former Celtic and Northern Ireland midfielder has had a panic button installed at his property in the West End, where he lives with partner Irene McCloy and their young son, Gallagher. It was fitted about two weeks ago on police advice in the wake of heightened fears for the safety of Lennon and his family. The Celtic boss was forced to evacuate Ms McCloy and his son from their home after receiving a threatening phone call in the middle of the night.
The death threats and sectarian abuse have intensified after last week's Old Firm fixture, where Lennon became involved in an altercation with Rangers assistant manager Ally McCoist. Both men were last night issued with touchline bans over the confrontation - a two-match penalty for McCoist and a four-match one for Lennon, who already had a misconduct offence this season.
After the game, police intercepted packages addressed to Lennon containing a fake nail-bomb and bullets, and concern is mounting over the nature of comments directed towards him on internet forums.
There had been speculation Lennon was considering his future with the club after last week's game, but Mr McBride told The Scotsman he was committed to staying.
"The alarm was installed two or three weeks ago - it's a black box which is linked to the police," he said. "About two weeks ago, he got a phone call in the middle of the night and he had to move his child and partner out of the house, and they were taken to a hotel. But he'll stay in Glasgow among his friends and colleagues, and he'll definitely stay with Celtic."
The panic button is part of heightened security measures to ensure the safety of Lennon, who is accompanied to club training sessions by a security guard.
In the aftermath of the most recent Old Firm game, the clubs, police and politicians agreed to consider an increased "enforcement of the law" over online abuse, but Mr McBride said police had to take immediate action.
"If you go online just now, you'll see people describing how to kill Neil Lennon," he said. "(Strathclyde Chief Constable] Stephen House and (First Minister] Alex Salmond gave a commitment this week and Strathclyde Police has a dedicated hate-crimes unit. They've got the technology and officers to deal with this, so why people have not been apprehended, I can't understand."
UDA Terrorists
Celtic manager Neil Lennon recieves death threat from loyalist paramilitaries
LOYALIST paramilitaries yesterday made a sinister death threat to Celtic boss Neil Lennon.
In a coded call from Northern Ireland to our sister paper the Daily Mirror, a man claimed Lennon would be punished for "mouthing off" at the nephew of a top UDA man.
The call was made just 48 hours before tomorrow's Old Firm SPL clash. The caller said: "Lennon must be punished.
"He can only ignore this for so long. This weekend we take action. The UDA."
A source said last night that Lennon had reacted to sickening verbal abuse he received from two boys aged nine and 13 after a recent Old Firm match. The boys are nephews of a senior UDA terrorist figure based in north Antrim.
The source added: "Things have turned seriously nasty.
"The men demanded an apology from Lennon but he refused and now they feel they have to take action. They can't be seen to be treated like this, they'd be a laughing stock.
"They planned to kneecap him but because he's a manager, they've threatened to go further. This is a death threat."
The source said UDA men from Bellshill, Lanarkshire, had been ordered to carry out the operation and had been tailing Lennon, who was sent bullets in the post from Northern Ireland six weeks ago.
He added: "They know his every movement. The boys mean business."
A senior security source said: "An intelligence team is dealing with the threats. Once police are aware of this threat, he will be offered protection. It would be heightened for his appearance at the Old Firm match."
LOYALIST paramilitaries yesterday made a sinister death threat to Celtic boss Neil Lennon.
In a coded call from Northern Ireland to our sister paper the Daily Mirror, a man claimed Lennon would be punished for "mouthing off" at the nephew of a top UDA man.
The call was made just 48 hours before tomorrow's Old Firm SPL clash. The caller said: "Lennon must be punished.
"He can only ignore this for so long. This weekend we take action. The UDA."
A source said last night that Lennon had reacted to sickening verbal abuse he received from two boys aged nine and 13 after a recent Old Firm match. The boys are nephews of a senior UDA terrorist figure based in north Antrim.
The source added: "Things have turned seriously nasty.
"The men demanded an apology from Lennon but he refused and now they feel they have to take action. They can't be seen to be treated like this, they'd be a laughing stock.
"They planned to kneecap him but because he's a manager, they've threatened to go further. This is a death threat."
The source said UDA men from Bellshill, Lanarkshire, had been ordered to carry out the operation and had been tailing Lennon, who was sent bullets in the post from Northern Ireland six weeks ago.
He added: "They know his every movement. The boys mean business."
A senior security source said: "An intelligence team is dealing with the threats. Once police are aware of this threat, he will be offered protection. It would be heightened for his appearance at the Old Firm match."
Wednesday
Celtic Fans Warned of attack by rangers casuals
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If you are travelling to Hamburg this week, take care. Hamburg fans were organised and unpleasant in Glasgow two weeks ago and are apparently no less organised ahead of Thursday's game. They are also likely to be joined by a group of Rangers fans travelling from Bucharest on the day of the game as well as a group who normally attach themselves to a London based club.
They will all be there to meet you.
This is not a trip to indulge in innocent tourist activity away from organised groups. There is relative safety in numbers; keep to formal gatherings, don't get caught in quiet looking pubs or any pub without police supervision. Local police promise to be "firm but fair", which I would interpret as extremely firm and equally intolerant of all fans.
If you are travelling to Hamburg this week, take care. Hamburg fans were organised and unpleasant in Glasgow two weeks ago and are apparently no less organised ahead of Thursday's game. They are also likely to be joined by a group of Rangers fans travelling from Bucharest on the day of the game as well as a group who normally attach themselves to a London based club.
They will all be there to meet you.
This is not a trip to indulge in innocent tourist activity away from organised groups. There is relative safety in numbers; keep to formal gatherings, don't get caught in quiet looking pubs or any pub without police supervision. Local police promise to be "firm but fair", which I would interpret as extremely firm and equally intolerant of all fans.
Rangers fans riot during game in Bucharest
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Only 18 months after the Manchester riot
European football is again dealing with hooliganism in Bucharest tonight when rioting Rangers fans clashed with police and stewards inside the stadium. Embattled police used tear gas to hold back Rangers fans as seats were thrown at stewards and fans rushed police across seats and down passageways.
After taking sanctions against Rangers fans in Spain three years ago and the ugly scenes during and after the 2008 Uefa Cup Final, Uefa will once again be forced to deal with Rangers hooliganism.
Only 18 months after the Manchester riot
European football is again dealing with hooliganism in Bucharest tonight when rioting Rangers fans clashed with police and stewards inside the stadium. Embattled police used tear gas to hold back Rangers fans as seats were thrown at stewards and fans rushed police across seats and down passageways.
After taking sanctions against Rangers fans in Spain three years ago and the ugly scenes during and after the 2008 Uefa Cup Final, Uefa will once again be forced to deal with Rangers hooliganism.
Danny did Gers proud, Scum yobs didn’t
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TWO dozen idiots acting the hard man.
One kid showing what it really means to be brave.
Danny Wilson was pushed, shoved and provoked all night long.
But never flinched once.
Rangers Fans brought shame onto the club and Scotland again here in Bucharest last night.
Wilson brought PRIDE.
There will be serious repercussions from the appalling events at of this Champions League clash.
But while a group of knuckle-scrapping social misfits fought with their fists, a 17-year-old battled with his head.
TWO dozen idiots acting the hard man.
One kid showing what it really means to be brave.
Danny Wilson was pushed, shoved and provoked all night long.
But never flinched once.
Rangers Fans brought shame onto the club and Scotland again here in Bucharest last night.
Wilson brought PRIDE.
There will be serious repercussions from the appalling events at of this Champions League clash.
But while a group of knuckle-scrapping social misfits fought with their fists, a 17-year-old battled with his head.
Rangers star says he was racially abused by the club's fans
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Rangers midfielder Maurice Edu has said that he was racially abused by the club's fans outside Ibrox while getting into his car.
The American, who was not playing against the Romanian team Unirea in a Champions League game on Wednesday night, posted on his Twitter feed: "Not sure what hurt more: result last night or being racially abused by couple of our own fans as I'm getting in my car."
The player, who is 23, has been capped for the USA, and signed for Rangers in 2008 for £2.6million. He is currently recovering from a knee injury and has not played for the team since just before the Scotttish Cup final in May.
Many Rangers fans were angered by the team's 4-1 defeat last night, with many leaving before the end of the game, throwing their scarves onto the pitch.
Fans of the team have in recent years been criticised for singing a song described as Racist about the Irish Famine, and the club asked fans to stop singing it.
Tuesday
Rangers fans bring shame to family football day
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No manners
Families supporting Celtic, Hearts, And Motherwell at yesterdays Scottish masters event at Braehead arena were shocked at the behaviour of Rangers supporters as they taunted rival supporters at what is a family fun event. Although it was a minority of the Rangers support that sang the vile songs and chants they were clearly heard.
Gillian Scott from Kilsyth took her Two sons to the game after winning tickets on a Celtic website and was forced to move seats as Rangers supporters sang songs that were not appropriate to a family day out. Gillian would not repeat what songs were sung but pointed us to a well known Rangers website and we Followed her directions to their Scottish masters section where the messageboard users posted
our supporters started chanting 'who sh***** all the boys'!!
"you still get carried away. I was giving it the We are the People "
Gillian commented "Most of the supporters were there for a day of fun but when i complained to the guys who were singing and shouting about child molesters that my kids were with me I got told to F**k off. I dont need that at a Sunday afternoon game and when I complained to the people at the front door I got told to move seat. In fairness there was a family next to me decked out in Rangers tops and they also complained to the people who were shouting but they also got told to F**k off back to your fenain pals
The Scottish masters is a great day out and this very small group of fans were the exception and families mixed freely at an event which gives everyone a chance to see Celtic and Rangers in action. The Braehead arena becomes alive with noise and PA announcements and the behaviour of a small minority does not spoil the day for the majority of people.
No manners
Families supporting Celtic, Hearts, And Motherwell at yesterdays Scottish masters event at Braehead arena were shocked at the behaviour of Rangers supporters as they taunted rival supporters at what is a family fun event. Although it was a minority of the Rangers support that sang the vile songs and chants they were clearly heard.
Gillian Scott from Kilsyth took her Two sons to the game after winning tickets on a Celtic website and was forced to move seats as Rangers supporters sang songs that were not appropriate to a family day out. Gillian would not repeat what songs were sung but pointed us to a well known Rangers website and we Followed her directions to their Scottish masters section where the messageboard users posted
our supporters started chanting 'who sh***** all the boys'!!
"you still get carried away. I was giving it the We are the People "
Gillian commented "Most of the supporters were there for a day of fun but when i complained to the guys who were singing and shouting about child molesters that my kids were with me I got told to F**k off. I dont need that at a Sunday afternoon game and when I complained to the people at the front door I got told to move seat. In fairness there was a family next to me decked out in Rangers tops and they also complained to the people who were shouting but they also got told to F**k off back to your fenain pals
The Scottish masters is a great day out and this very small group of fans were the exception and families mixed freely at an event which gives everyone a chance to see Celtic and Rangers in action. The Braehead arena becomes alive with noise and PA announcements and the behaviour of a small minority does not spoil the day for the majority of people.
Violence ensues once again down in England for Rangers fans
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It was supposed to be Ranger’s last friendly of the pre-season, however it seems that some fans don’t know the meaning of the word friendly. According to reports in a local Portsmouth based newspaper, Rangers and Portsmouth fans clashed following the club’s match this afternoon, which Portsmouth won 2-0. Fans threw bottles at one another outside the entrance to Fratton Station in Goldsmith Avenue. Despite a good natured atmosphere before and during the match, the atmosphere turned sour as violence flared up an hour after the final whistle.
Fans from both sides were reportedly involved in the clash, around Smiffy’s Bar on Goldsmith Avenue, which was packed with post-match drinkers. Witnesses at the scene described how drinkers were left bloodied by the broken glass and fighting.
Once police arrived, the road was closed off to allow them to break-up the fighting and disperse the crowd. Several Rangers fans were arrested, but police have yet to disclose how many and what the people were arrested for.
It was supposed to be Ranger’s last friendly of the pre-season, however it seems that some fans don’t know the meaning of the word friendly. According to reports in a local Portsmouth based newspaper, Rangers and Portsmouth fans clashed following the club’s match this afternoon, which Portsmouth won 2-0. Fans threw bottles at one another outside the entrance to Fratton Station in Goldsmith Avenue. Despite a good natured atmosphere before and during the match, the atmosphere turned sour as violence flared up an hour after the final whistle.
Fans from both sides were reportedly involved in the clash, around Smiffy’s Bar on Goldsmith Avenue, which was packed with post-match drinkers. Witnesses at the scene described how drinkers were left bloodied by the broken glass and fighting.
Once police arrived, the road was closed off to allow them to break-up the fighting and disperse the crowd. Several Rangers fans were arrested, but police have yet to disclose how many and what the people were arrested for.
Saturday
Boruc’s Ulster death threats
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SINISTER threats to Celtic keeper Artur Boruc have been painted on walls in a Protestant area of Belfast.
Vile slogans reading “Boruc RIP” appeared ahead of the Polish ace’s arrival there for his country’s World Cup qualifier with Northern Ireland tomorrow.
Sources told how they were daubed overnight in Loyalist Sandy Row.
But one said: “No one around here wants that. The council have been told about it. It will be cleaned up.”
Security
Former Belfast Lord Mayor and Northern Ireland supporter Jim Rodgers added: “No real fans want to see this kind of thing.”
Sinister . . . graffiti
Piotr Leszczynski, Poland’s vice-consul to Scotland and Northern Ireland had said every possible measure was being taken to ensure a blanket of security around the match.
It comes after Dundee Utd player and self proclaimed Rangers fan Warren Feeney called for all rangers and N/Ireland supporters to turn Windsor into a mini Ibrox
( Glasgow Rangers football club stadium )
Mr Leszczynski said: “The situation in Northern Ireland is so tense that we have been in contact with the authorities to ensure the Polish players and fans are protected.
“A special security team will be created in Poland to travel with the squad and we will be in full co-operation with local police.” The sick threats also come less than two weeks after thugs attacked Boruc’s house on the outskirts of Glasgow.
Vandals smashed windows at the home of the star — known to Celtic fans as the Holy Goalie — after the Hoops’ 2-0 win over Rangers in the Co-operative Insurance Cup Final.
Last season Boruc, 28, caused outrage by wearing a T-shirt with the Pope on it in a derby at Celtic Park. In 2006, Boruc was seen crossing himself before another Rangers clash.
The threats are a chilling echo of a sinister plot which ended Celtic hero Neil Lennon’s international career.
Lennon — a Catholic born in Lurgan, Co Armagh — quit playing for Northern Ireland in 2002 after Loyalists in there issued death threats against the ex-Hoops skipper.
The hate campaign included graffiti reading “Neil Lennon RIP”. Last night Celtic said it wouldn’t comment.
SINISTER threats to Celtic keeper Artur Boruc have been painted on walls in a Protestant area of Belfast.
Vile slogans reading “Boruc RIP” appeared ahead of the Polish ace’s arrival there for his country’s World Cup qualifier with Northern Ireland tomorrow.
Sources told how they were daubed overnight in Loyalist Sandy Row.
But one said: “No one around here wants that. The council have been told about it. It will be cleaned up.”
Security
Former Belfast Lord Mayor and Northern Ireland supporter Jim Rodgers added: “No real fans want to see this kind of thing.”
Sinister . . . graffiti
Piotr Leszczynski, Poland’s vice-consul to Scotland and Northern Ireland had said every possible measure was being taken to ensure a blanket of security around the match.
It comes after Dundee Utd player and self proclaimed Rangers fan Warren Feeney called for all rangers and N/Ireland supporters to turn Windsor into a mini Ibrox
( Glasgow Rangers football club stadium )
Mr Leszczynski said: “The situation in Northern Ireland is so tense that we have been in contact with the authorities to ensure the Polish players and fans are protected.
“A special security team will be created in Poland to travel with the squad and we will be in full co-operation with local police.” The sick threats also come less than two weeks after thugs attacked Boruc’s house on the outskirts of Glasgow.
Vandals smashed windows at the home of the star — known to Celtic fans as the Holy Goalie — after the Hoops’ 2-0 win over Rangers in the Co-operative Insurance Cup Final.
Last season Boruc, 28, caused outrage by wearing a T-shirt with the Pope on it in a derby at Celtic Park. In 2006, Boruc was seen crossing himself before another Rangers clash.
The threats are a chilling echo of a sinister plot which ended Celtic hero Neil Lennon’s international career.
Lennon — a Catholic born in Lurgan, Co Armagh — quit playing for Northern Ireland in 2002 after Loyalists in there issued death threats against the ex-Hoops skipper.
The hate campaign included graffiti reading “Neil Lennon RIP”. Last night Celtic said it wouldn’t comment.
Thugs attacked Celtic star Artur Boruc's house as he celebrated win
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CELTIC goalie Artur Boruc's home was attacked twice by thugs just hours after the Hoops' cup final win over Rangers.
The Polish star's £1.3million mansion grounds were invaded by vandals after Celtic's 2-0 victory in the CIS Insurance Cup on Sunday.
In the first attack, before the player returned to his home, yobs threw a brick through the bathroom window. The second attack came at 1 am while the star watched TV with friends at the detached house in Bearsden, near Glasgow.
His girlfriend Sara Mannei was in the house and a three-year-old girl was asleep in a bedroom.
Last night, Boruc's close friend and financial adviser David McDonald said he, too, had been in the house when the second attack took place.
David added: "We were watching Spanish football in the living room when we heard a loud crash, obviously a window smashing.
"We went through and saw a huge brick had been put through the glass.
"It wasn't a normal brick. It was something they had taken from the garden and much bigger. It would have taken the kind of effort to throw a shot putt to lift it and put it through the window. If the brick had hit anyone inside the house, it would have killed them outright.
"These people attacked the house indiscriminately and didn't care about the consequences.
"We looked out the window and looked around the house but whoever did it had gone.
"I wouldn't say Artur was terrified but he is hugely concerned just now and doesn't want any kind of repeat."
David had watched the game at Hampden before returning to his own home and arranging to meet Artur in Bearsden later.
He said: "I spoke to Artur on the phone and he told me a bathroom window had been done by the time he got home.
"The bathroom is at the back. Whoever did it must have prowled around a bit.
"Artur can handle abuse from Rangers fans while he is playing and there will be the odd time when people may say something in the street.
"But this is something else altogether.
"It's an attack on his house and no one should be subjected to anything like this.
"Whoever did this should be locked up. It was a nasty and premeditated attack.
"A three-year-old was sleeping in the house at the time."
David said police took almost two hours to turn up at Boruc's home to take a statement.
He said: "They said they were really busy. It took until after 2am for them to turn up and they spend half an hour taking a statement from me."
He added: "Artur already has proper security measures at home but he will be thinking about increasing them now. He is a character on the field but he's a very down to earth, decent guy."
The assault on Boruc's home is the latest in a series of appalling incidents in the aftermath of Glasgow derby matches in recent years.
In recent years, former Celtic manager Martin O'Neill's garden was attacked by thugs
and Celtic coach Neil Lennon was left unconscious after being attacked by two Rangers fans, who were jailed last month.
CELTIC goalie Artur Boruc's home was attacked twice by thugs just hours after the Hoops' cup final win over Rangers.
The Polish star's £1.3million mansion grounds were invaded by vandals after Celtic's 2-0 victory in the CIS Insurance Cup on Sunday.
In the first attack, before the player returned to his home, yobs threw a brick through the bathroom window. The second attack came at 1 am while the star watched TV with friends at the detached house in Bearsden, near Glasgow.
His girlfriend Sara Mannei was in the house and a three-year-old girl was asleep in a bedroom.
Last night, Boruc's close friend and financial adviser David McDonald said he, too, had been in the house when the second attack took place.
David added: "We were watching Spanish football in the living room when we heard a loud crash, obviously a window smashing.
"We went through and saw a huge brick had been put through the glass.
"It wasn't a normal brick. It was something they had taken from the garden and much bigger. It would have taken the kind of effort to throw a shot putt to lift it and put it through the window. If the brick had hit anyone inside the house, it would have killed them outright.
"These people attacked the house indiscriminately and didn't care about the consequences.
"We looked out the window and looked around the house but whoever did it had gone.
"I wouldn't say Artur was terrified but he is hugely concerned just now and doesn't want any kind of repeat."
David had watched the game at Hampden before returning to his own home and arranging to meet Artur in Bearsden later.
He said: "I spoke to Artur on the phone and he told me a bathroom window had been done by the time he got home.
"The bathroom is at the back. Whoever did it must have prowled around a bit.
"Artur can handle abuse from Rangers fans while he is playing and there will be the odd time when people may say something in the street.
"But this is something else altogether.
"It's an attack on his house and no one should be subjected to anything like this.
"Whoever did this should be locked up. It was a nasty and premeditated attack.
"A three-year-old was sleeping in the house at the time."
David said police took almost two hours to turn up at Boruc's home to take a statement.
He said: "They said they were really busy. It took until after 2am for them to turn up and they spend half an hour taking a statement from me."
He added: "Artur already has proper security measures at home but he will be thinking about increasing them now. He is a character on the field but he's a very down to earth, decent guy."
The assault on Boruc's home is the latest in a series of appalling incidents in the aftermath of Glasgow derby matches in recent years.
In recent years, former Celtic manager Martin O'Neill's garden was attacked by thugs
and Celtic coach Neil Lennon was left unconscious after being attacked by two Rangers fans, who were jailed last month.
Wednesday
Tuesday
Scotlands Shame
Unsurpassed Dignity 132 years and counting ________________________________________ * A sectarian signing policy in which no players of the Roman Catholic faith were allowed to be signed for over a hundred years - CLASS & DIGNITY THAT'S WHAT RANGERS ARE ALL ABOUT * High profile players such as Andy Goram, Lorenzo Amoruso & Shota Arveladze caught on national television calling opponents 'black bastards' - CLASS & DIGNITY THAT'S WHAT RANGERS ARE ALL ABOUT * The club being forced to play a match against Irish side Shelbourne in Tranmere due to concerns over possible trouble should their supporters be allowed to travel to Ireland, after which Merseyside police said they would never be welcomed back - CLASS & DIGNITY THAT'S WHAT RANGERS ARE ALL ABOUT * Sectarian bile pouring out of the stands at every home and away match, to which chairman David Murray continually sweeps under the carpet despite the problem being blatantly obvious - CLASS & DIGNITY THAT'S WHAT RANGERS ARE ALL ABOUT * Mr Murray's appeal to supporters to boycott the Herald newspaper as a result of sportswriter Graham Speirs speaking the truth about the bile sung by Rangers fans at Ibrox - CLASS & DIGNITY, THAT'S WHAT RANGERS ARE ALL ABOUT * Clearly audible racial abuse at black players Bobo Balde, Momo Sylla, Mo Camara, Didier Agathe, as well as racial abuse of own supporters including Still Game star who plays Navid, who has since turned his support to Celtic, claiming that he will never be back at Ibrox having suffered racial abuse. - CLASS & DIGNITY, THAT'S WHAT RANGERS ARE ALL ABOUT * The only club not allowed to defend the European Cup Winners Cup following rioting of fans when their side won the competition in 1972 in Barcelona * Paul Gascoigne, "Playing the flute" to incite supporters in an Old Firm game - CLASS & DIGNITY THAT'S WHAT RANGERS ARE ALL ABOUT * Website FollowFollow.com and their peddling of lies about a child abuse scandal claiming that 'Jock Stein Knew', in a pathetic attempt to score points against their bigger and better rivals, Celtic who are loved and respected throughout the world. - but at the end of the day - CLASS & DIGNITY, THAT'S WHAT RANGERS ARE ALL ABOUT
Celtic Fans Attacked For Losing Title
A Celtic fan was hospitalised last night after he was stabbed during clashes between Old Firm fans outside Parkhead. A group of Rangers fans descended on the stadium shortly after the final whistle to taunt their rivals over losing the SPL title. Allegedly, several dozen Rangers fans are reported to have charged and hurled bottles before one of them stabbed the Celtic fan.
Last night, one witness said, “Nine or ten police vans screamed past and there must have been about 70 cops at the scene. The word is a gang of Rangers fans headed to Parkhead to noise up their rivals. It all kicked off from there.”
The Rangers fans were allegedly aiming verbal abuse at Celtic supporters as they made their way to coaches in the wake of their 0-0 draw with Hearts. Trouble then flared before the Rangers gang fled. Police later searched bushes close to the spot where the Celts fan was attacked.
Cops say a 37-year-old man was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary. His injuries were not thought to be life-threatening. A spokeswoman for Strathclyde Police last night said, “A 24-year-old male is detained in police custody.”
Last night, one witness said, “Nine or ten police vans screamed past and there must have been about 70 cops at the scene. The word is a gang of Rangers fans headed to Parkhead to noise up their rivals. It all kicked off from there.”
The Rangers fans were allegedly aiming verbal abuse at Celtic supporters as they made their way to coaches in the wake of their 0-0 draw with Hearts. Trouble then flared before the Rangers gang fled. Police later searched bushes close to the spot where the Celts fan was attacked.
Cops say a 37-year-old man was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary. His injuries were not thought to be life-threatening. A spokeswoman for Strathclyde Police last night said, “A 24-year-old male is detained in police custody.”
Rangers victory dosen`t stop them killing
Man killed in football violence after Rangers title win
Monday, 25 May 2009 10:48
A 49-year-old man lost his life in the violence Printer friendly version Violence following the end of Scottish Premier League season resulted in the death of a 49-year-old man in Coleraine, Northern Ireland.
Rangers beat Dundee 3-0 to take the trophy in Scotland's top division from holders and fierce rivals Celtic.
Following the football results, a group of 40 men many of them wearing Rangers football tops arrived in the Coleraine area with homemade weapons, according to sources speaking to the Belfast Telgraph.
Father of three Kevin McDaid was attacked on his doorstep in the town's Somerset Drive area last evening and died of his injuries in hospital.
Another 46-year-old man has been hospitalised after suffering injuries in the attack, the paper reports.
Deputy first minister Martin McGuinness told the BBC a "sizeable group of loyalists" were responsible for the attack.
"They decided it was a good idea to attack a Catholic area," he added.
"I'm absolutely dismayed at this and I think at this very, very important time, it's important that people in the community identify those responsible and co-operate with the police to bring those murderers to justice."
Monday, 25 May 2009 10:48
A 49-year-old man lost his life in the violence Printer friendly version Violence following the end of Scottish Premier League season resulted in the death of a 49-year-old man in Coleraine, Northern Ireland.
Rangers beat Dundee 3-0 to take the trophy in Scotland's top division from holders and fierce rivals Celtic.
Following the football results, a group of 40 men many of them wearing Rangers football tops arrived in the Coleraine area with homemade weapons, according to sources speaking to the Belfast Telgraph.
Father of three Kevin McDaid was attacked on his doorstep in the town's Somerset Drive area last evening and died of his injuries in hospital.
Another 46-year-old man has been hospitalised after suffering injuries in the attack, the paper reports.
Deputy first minister Martin McGuinness told the BBC a "sizeable group of loyalists" were responsible for the attack.
"They decided it was a good idea to attack a Catholic area," he added.
"I'm absolutely dismayed at this and I think at this very, very important time, it's important that people in the community identify those responsible and co-operate with the police to bring those murderers to justice."
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