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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.
Wednesday
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."
Wednesday
Celtic Supporters Petition
Watch the disgusting videos from rangers fans then sign the petition and send this petition to everyone on your email address book get it put onto every Celtic website every Celtic football forum, together we can and we will break the Rangers football clubs SILENCE.
This petition will be handed to EUFA and FIFA also the SFA/SPL but we dont expect anything to be done by the local FA
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This petition will be handed to EUFA and FIFA also the SFA/SPL but we dont expect anything to be done by the local FA
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Thursday
Wednesday
Celtic star Neil Lennon was minutes from death after swallowing tongue in sectarian street attack
Sep 3 2008 By Mark Mcgivern And Lachlan Mackinnon
CELTIC coach Neil Lennon was minutes from death after swallowing his tongue during a vicious street attack.
The Record can reveal that the star was in danger of choking to death after the cowardly attack in the early hours of Monday.
Helpless Lennon was laid into while on the ground, suffering a black eye and a gash that needed stitches.
He also had a large lump on the back of his head - where he was initially struck by his assailants - which caused concussion.
The Record can also reveal that detectives took CCTV images from Ashton Lane in Glasgow's west end to Lennon's home onMonday night.
He was asked to watch the incident played on his TV, with girlfriend Irene at his side, as police tried to discover the identity of the attackers.
A source said: "Neil was not expecting to be attacked from behind, so his guard was down.
"He got battered with great force, possibly with a bottle, although it's possible that his head hit a wall.
"He hit the deck and took a real kicking when he was down. He swallowed his tongue and wasn't able to breathe properly until it was taken out."
It was unclear to Lennon, who was unconscious for several minutes, who had taken his tongue from his mouth.
The source added: "Someone has saved Neil's life - this could very easily have been a murder investigation. Police were called to the scene at around 25 minutes past midnight but it is believed an ambulance had already been alerted bythis time."
The source rubbished reports in one newspaper that Lennon had been the aggressor against two elderly men, one of whom knocked him out.
He said: "One paper said he was attacked by a couple of old men after he had been noising them up, which is offensive and absurd.
"He nearly lost his life and he has to deal with stupid slurs like that on top.
It's pathetic."
Police yesterday confirmed they were treating the attack as sectarian.
They said they were searching for two men aged in their 40s in connection with the incident.
One was of heavy build, wearing a light blue shirt and a black leather jacket. The second was wearing a light coloured shirt.
CELTIC coach Neil Lennon was minutes from death after swallowing his tongue during a vicious street attack.
The Record can reveal that the star was in danger of choking to death after the cowardly attack in the early hours of Monday.
Helpless Lennon was laid into while on the ground, suffering a black eye and a gash that needed stitches.
He also had a large lump on the back of his head - where he was initially struck by his assailants - which caused concussion.
The Record can also reveal that detectives took CCTV images from Ashton Lane in Glasgow's west end to Lennon's home onMonday night.
He was asked to watch the incident played on his TV, with girlfriend Irene at his side, as police tried to discover the identity of the attackers.
A source said: "Neil was not expecting to be attacked from behind, so his guard was down.
"He got battered with great force, possibly with a bottle, although it's possible that his head hit a wall.
"He hit the deck and took a real kicking when he was down. He swallowed his tongue and wasn't able to breathe properly until it was taken out."
It was unclear to Lennon, who was unconscious for several minutes, who had taken his tongue from his mouth.
The source added: "Someone has saved Neil's life - this could very easily have been a murder investigation. Police were called to the scene at around 25 minutes past midnight but it is believed an ambulance had already been alerted bythis time."
The source rubbished reports in one newspaper that Lennon had been the aggressor against two elderly men, one of whom knocked him out.
He said: "One paper said he was attacked by a couple of old men after he had been noising them up, which is offensive and absurd.
"He nearly lost his life and he has to deal with stupid slurs like that on top.
It's pathetic."
Police yesterday confirmed they were treating the attack as sectarian.
They said they were searching for two men aged in their 40s in connection with the incident.
One was of heavy build, wearing a light blue shirt and a black leather jacket. The second was wearing a light coloured shirt.
Friday
Battle of Piccadilly
14/ 5/2008
VIOLENT clashes between police and Rangers fans cast a shadow over Manchester's world record breaking UEFA cup party.An estimated 200,000 Scottish supporters had turned the streets into a sea of blue ahead of their team's 2-0 defeat to Russian side Zenit St Petersburg at the City of Manchester stadium.
But trouble flared after a technical fault meant 20,000 fans gathered at Piccadilly Gardens to watch the match on a huge screen were left with no picture.The screen at first showed a message saying the problem was being sorted out.But about 15 minutes into the game, it shut down completely. Thousands of Rangers fans, who had climbed on trucks, portaloos and statues to catch a look of the game, suddenly began to leave, watched by a police helicopter circling above. Soon, railings surrounding the fanzone had been torn down as angry supporters began squabbling and scuffling between themselves. By the time police arrived, tempers had reached fever pitch. A number of fans were hit with batons, and officers had to use riot shields to protect themselves from bottles and cans hurled at them in Oldham Street.Reinforcements
The police called for reinforcements as around 200 fans rushed to the scene and began hurling abuse. Around 60 officers with riot shields launched a dozen baton charges to force the group back towards the Gardens. Meanwhile police and fans had running clashes on Market Street as bottles were hurled at officers. Elsewhere there were reports of cars being overturned, while six people were arrested after a Zenit fan was stabbed inside the stadium.There were further baton charges and clashes along Market Street after midnight. An eye-witness said there were ugly scenes as fans continued to hurl missiles despite being warned to leave the area. They were eventually chased from Piccadilly station approach down towards Piccadilly Gardens as more police vans and Tactical Aid Unit officers arrived.A police spokesman revealed that 1,500 officers were on duty for the event, but they had to draft in an extra 300 to deal with the disturbances.Asst Chief Constable Justice Curran said she was `sickened' that a minority of fans had turned to mindless violence and said she was `saddened and disappointing' by the events in Piccadilly.Assaulted
She said some officers were assaulted, but none was seriously injured.Everyone was putting the blame on the TV screen failure in Piccadilly Gardens.One angry Piccadilly fan said: "We've been sat here since 12 o'clock waiting on the game coming on. The coverage started at seven o'clock and then five minutes later the screen's off. It's an absolute shambles."Police said a small number of supporters who had been largely well-behaved became frustrated and started to pelt the screen with beer bottles.
VIOLENT clashes between police and Rangers fans cast a shadow over Manchester's world record breaking UEFA cup party.An estimated 200,000 Scottish supporters had turned the streets into a sea of blue ahead of their team's 2-0 defeat to Russian side Zenit St Petersburg at the City of Manchester stadium.
But trouble flared after a technical fault meant 20,000 fans gathered at Piccadilly Gardens to watch the match on a huge screen were left with no picture.The screen at first showed a message saying the problem was being sorted out.But about 15 minutes into the game, it shut down completely. Thousands of Rangers fans, who had climbed on trucks, portaloos and statues to catch a look of the game, suddenly began to leave, watched by a police helicopter circling above. Soon, railings surrounding the fanzone had been torn down as angry supporters began squabbling and scuffling between themselves. By the time police arrived, tempers had reached fever pitch. A number of fans were hit with batons, and officers had to use riot shields to protect themselves from bottles and cans hurled at them in Oldham Street.Reinforcements
The police called for reinforcements as around 200 fans rushed to the scene and began hurling abuse. Around 60 officers with riot shields launched a dozen baton charges to force the group back towards the Gardens. Meanwhile police and fans had running clashes on Market Street as bottles were hurled at officers. Elsewhere there were reports of cars being overturned, while six people were arrested after a Zenit fan was stabbed inside the stadium.There were further baton charges and clashes along Market Street after midnight. An eye-witness said there were ugly scenes as fans continued to hurl missiles despite being warned to leave the area. They were eventually chased from Piccadilly station approach down towards Piccadilly Gardens as more police vans and Tactical Aid Unit officers arrived.A police spokesman revealed that 1,500 officers were on duty for the event, but they had to draft in an extra 300 to deal with the disturbances.Asst Chief Constable Justice Curran said she was `sickened' that a minority of fans had turned to mindless violence and said she was `saddened and disappointing' by the events in Piccadilly.Assaulted
She said some officers were assaulted, but none was seriously injured.Everyone was putting the blame on the TV screen failure in Piccadilly Gardens.One angry Piccadilly fan said: "We've been sat here since 12 o'clock waiting on the game coming on. The coverage started at seven o'clock and then five minutes later the screen's off. It's an absolute shambles."Police said a small number of supporters who had been largely well-behaved became frustrated and started to pelt the screen with beer bottles.
Thursday
Rangers fans clash with riot police
Police charged supporters after they lobbed bottles and cans at the officers, marring the good-natured atmosphere which had characterised the build-up.
Clashes continued in the city centre in the game's aftermath with police making 30 arrests by late last night.
In a separate incident a Russian fan was stabbed in the back outside the City of Manchester stadium, though his injuries were not life threatening according to Greater Manchester police.
Six men, thought to be Rangers fans, were arrested for an alleged serious assault
Night of carnage
RANGERS supporters' European party ended in carnage as riots broke out following violent scenes in Manchester city centre.
Fan zones turned into war zones with dozens arrested as riot police waded in what became a night of shame and chaos.
Around 30 fans were arrested after trouble flared when a giant screen in the Piccadilly fan zone failed moments before kick off.
Six men, believed to be Rangers fans, were arrested after a Russian supporter was stabbed in the City of Manchester Stadium.
Police expressed their disappointment today after the Uefa Cup Final was marred by clashes between fans and riot police.
Unofficial figures say as many as 200,000 fans made the gathered in the city, where their team lost 2-0 to Zenit St Petersburg.
The scenes came after a day in which the army of Rangers fans had mingled with the 14,000 from Russia in balmy summer sun - with virtually no trouble.
Police said 1500 officers were on duty for the event but they responded to the trouble by calling in an extra 300. Greater Manchester Police some officers were assaulted during the disturbances but none were seriously injured. Elsewhere there were reports of cars being overturned during violent outbreaks.
Police said among the arrests there was four for public order, two for ticket touting, and two for forged tickets.
Meanwhile, in Glasgow Strathclyde Police said 17 fans were arrested outside Ibrox stadium where the match was being shown on a massive screen.
Ambulances were no longer being sent into the city centre unless accompanied by a police escort that could take them directly to accident and emergency. The decision had been taken to protect "the safety of crews."
The accident and emergency department at Manchester Royal Infirmary was kept "very busy" with a constant stream of walking wounded or drunk.
While all roads this week led to Manchester, all routes out of the city were gridlocked after the final whistle.
The biggest hurdle for fans after the game was trying to find a path out of the maze of buses and cars heading for the motorway to begin the long and weary journey home.
Fan zones turned into war zones with dozens arrested as riot police waded in what became a night of shame and chaos.
Around 30 fans were arrested after trouble flared when a giant screen in the Piccadilly fan zone failed moments before kick off.
Six men, believed to be Rangers fans, were arrested after a Russian supporter was stabbed in the City of Manchester Stadium.
Police expressed their disappointment today after the Uefa Cup Final was marred by clashes between fans and riot police.
Unofficial figures say as many as 200,000 fans made the gathered in the city, where their team lost 2-0 to Zenit St Petersburg.
The scenes came after a day in which the army of Rangers fans had mingled with the 14,000 from Russia in balmy summer sun - with virtually no trouble.
Police said 1500 officers were on duty for the event but they responded to the trouble by calling in an extra 300. Greater Manchester Police some officers were assaulted during the disturbances but none were seriously injured. Elsewhere there were reports of cars being overturned during violent outbreaks.
Police said among the arrests there was four for public order, two for ticket touting, and two for forged tickets.
Meanwhile, in Glasgow Strathclyde Police said 17 fans were arrested outside Ibrox stadium where the match was being shown on a massive screen.
Ambulances were no longer being sent into the city centre unless accompanied by a police escort that could take them directly to accident and emergency. The decision had been taken to protect "the safety of crews."
The accident and emergency department at Manchester Royal Infirmary was kept "very busy" with a constant stream of walking wounded or drunk.
While all roads this week led to Manchester, all routes out of the city were gridlocked after the final whistle.
The biggest hurdle for fans after the game was trying to find a path out of the maze of buses and cars heading for the motorway to begin the long and weary journey home.
Police 'sickened' by violence
Police were "sickened" after a man was stabbed inside the City of Manchester Stadium as violent clashes between fans and riot police marred the UEFA Cup final between Rangers and Zenit St Petersburg.
Six men, believed to be Rangers supporters, were arrested after a Russian supporter was stabbed inside the stadium as the Scottish side went down 2-0.
Outside the ground, some Rangers fans confronted officers and began to throw bottles.
Trouble also flared after a screen meant to be showing the game in the Piccadilly Garden fan zone failed to work, leaving disgruntled supporters - who had waited all day to see the historic tie - unable to watch the game.
Riot police were deployed around the area, as some fans threw bottles and cans. After backing off, officers then charged the fans, pushing them back.
At a press conference after the match, Assistant Chief Constable Justine Curran of Greater Manchester Police repeatedly spoke of her "disappointment" of the fans whose violent behaviour had overshadowed the day.
She also defended the response of the police and preparations made by Manchester ahead of the event.
"It has been a largely peaceful day in Manchester full of carnival and celebration and well over 100,000 people have been in the city and behaved themselves," she said.
"But I'm really disappointed that has been spoiled by pockets of disorder that have broken out in the city centre.
"A minority of thugs have overshadowed what should have been a great occasion. I've watched them commit damage, assault my officers and I'm really sickened and disappointed," she added.
Six men, believed to be Rangers supporters, were arrested after a Russian supporter was stabbed inside the stadium as the Scottish side went down 2-0.
Outside the ground, some Rangers fans confronted officers and began to throw bottles.
Trouble also flared after a screen meant to be showing the game in the Piccadilly Garden fan zone failed to work, leaving disgruntled supporters - who had waited all day to see the historic tie - unable to watch the game.
Riot police were deployed around the area, as some fans threw bottles and cans. After backing off, officers then charged the fans, pushing them back.
At a press conference after the match, Assistant Chief Constable Justine Curran of Greater Manchester Police repeatedly spoke of her "disappointment" of the fans whose violent behaviour had overshadowed the day.
She also defended the response of the police and preparations made by Manchester ahead of the event.
"It has been a largely peaceful day in Manchester full of carnival and celebration and well over 100,000 people have been in the city and behaved themselves," she said.
"But I'm really disappointed that has been spoiled by pockets of disorder that have broken out in the city centre.
"A minority of thugs have overshadowed what should have been a great occasion. I've watched them commit damage, assault my officers and I'm really sickened and disappointed," she added.
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