Scottish Police report Celtic fans singing Irish rebel songs

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According to reports.
Strathclyde Police went straight to UEFA with complaints, reports from Celtic claim the Police did not even inform Celtic.

Have to wonder is it the same Police involved who made this claim.
The sectarian and anti Irish chants plain for the world to hear in this video - The Assistant Chief Constable of Strathclyde Police claimed a excellent atmosphere.

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This is what Scottish Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill calls a “great advert for Scottish football”.
Sectarian and anti Irish hate and the Scottish authorities call it - excellent - wonderful.

But when Celtic fans sing a Irish rebel song - that is offensive according to Strathclyde Police.
Is that fair?

What the Irish have to put up with in Scotland
Anti Irish racism and sectarianism in Scotland. Billy Boys.
Forced to wear british war poppy - regardless of faith or politics.
What a poor example of a democratic nation the uk has become.

A spokesman for Strathclyde Police said: "We can confirm there were a number of instances during the game of singing offensive songs and inquiries are ongoing to detect the offenders."

Celtic today confirmed they had been asked by UEFA to provide a response to the allegations.
A club spokesman said: "We are currently looking into these claims."
The club are understood to have been taken by surprise by the UEFA action, having had no direct feedback from the police.
A Celtic Park source said: "This is quite unprecedented as no issues were raised to the club during the match and the police didn't inform us directly about their concerns."

What a nasty anti Irish joke Scotland looks to the world.
A bigot racist Scot is the worst , the most ignorant anti Irish coward on the planet.

These are the reports.
Celtic fans risk UEFA sanction
Strathclyde Police have alerted UEFA to alleged “offensive” songs during Celtic’s 3-1 Europa League victory over Rennes at Parkhead, STV understands.
A newspaper report on Saturday claimed that Europe’s governing body had started a disciplinary case against the Glasgow club following the match on November 3.
In a statement on Saturday, the force confirmed “offensive” singing took place at the game.
A spokesman for Strathclyde Police said: "We can confirm there were a number of instances during the game of singing offensive songs and inquiries are ongoing to detect the offenders."

UEFA were not available for comment today but the Scottish Sun reported the case will be heard on December 8.

A club spokesman told Press Association Sport: "We are currently looking into these claims."
A Celtic Park source added: "This is quite unprecedented as no issues were raised to the club during the match and the police didn't inform us directly about their concerns."
At last month’s AGM the club’s fans were urged to refrain from singing pro-IRA chants after complaints from fellow supporters after their 2-0 defeat to Hearts on October 2.
Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell said: "Chants glorifying the Provisional IRA are totally unacceptable.
"One, it is wrong, and it is an embarrassment to the club and embarrassment to the majority of supporters.
"We have dealt with it at Celtic Park and we will do all we can to make sure it doesn't happen home or away.
"We don't want it, we don't need it.
"We have the best supporters in the world and hold that reputation dear."

(UKPA) – 56 minutes ago

Celtic could face UEFA sanctions after police raised concerns over chants sung by supporters during their recent Europa League game against Rennes at Parkhead.

It is understood that Strathclyde Police made the UEFA delegate aware of what they termed "offensive" singing during Celtic's 3-1 victory on November 3.

The news comes amid reports UEFA have opened a disciplinary case against Celtic over 'discriminatory chanting'.

A spokesman for Strathclyde Police said: "We can confirm there were a number of instances during the game of singing offensive songs and inquiries are ongoing to detect the offenders."

Celtic confirmed they had been asked by UEFA to provide a response to the allegations.

A club spokesman told Press Association Sport: "We are currently looking into these claims."

The club are understood to have been taken by surprise by the UEFA action, having had no direct feedback from the police.

A Celtic Park source said: "This is quite unprecedented as no issues were raised to the club during the match and the police didn't inform us directly about their concerns."

UEFA did not respond to phonecalls on Saturday but reports in the Scottish Sun claimed they would hold a hearing on December 8.
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