The Offical Glasgow Celtic thread

[saffron sam2]

Would it be fair to say that die hard Celtic and Rangers fans are bigots???

No, it would be erroneous, idiotic, infantile and make you more of a bigot than those you denounce as such.

Maybe my statement/question was worded badly. I still believe that the hatred between these two clubs comes down to religion and not football (really) is this not bigotory?

Certainly a big part of it, but by no means the origin or the sole reason for it.

Saff are you saying I'm a bigot? sometimes I'm an idiot can be stupid and get things wrong but i think I'm right here. The two clubs fester hate.

If you believe the answer to your original question is yes, then yes I would say that is bigoted. There are elements within the support base and in the case of at least of the two clubs, within the club hierarchy who are clearly bigots. They use the clubs to channel their own bigotry and hate. But to label all as bigots is clearly wrong.

edit: but thats my view of course, i wont fall out with anyone over it or get into name calling

You should, it's very therapeutic, Baldy.

[Milltown Row2]

ok fatso!!! 

[Main Street]

Just a few of the countless tributes paid to the Celtic Pk atmosphere and Celtic fans, at home and when abroad.

I speak for everyone when I describe the behaviour of the Celtic supporters as immaculate. With all the bother concerning racial insults and hooligan behaviour, these fans were a breath of fresh air. Barcelona Police spokesman

I fell a bit in love with Celtic, because the atmosphere was amazing and the crowd was magnificent, the way they behaved with the Porto fans. Jose Mourinho : June 2003

The incredible thing was the people. For an opposition player it is quite incredible. I have not seen a better atmosphere from the grounds I have visited. Gerard (FC Barcelona) : 2004

The atmosphere generated by the fans in Celtic's stadium for our visit was the most impressive I've ever witnessed. The grounds of Liverpool and Manchester United are good and the hostile feeling of playing against Real Madrid in the Bernabeu is also excellent, but the atmosphere against Celtic was the best. Xavi (Barcelona) : Sep '04

The best fans on the continent. El Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona



The atmosphere here tonight was unbelievable and it's an honour to play in such an arena. Oliver Khan (Bayern Munich)

Every professional footballer should seek to play at least one game at Celtic Park. I have never felt anything like it. Paolo Maldini

This is the most fantastic support in the world. I hope you win. Franz Beckenbaur (on Celtic v Bayern Munich)

I have never experienced anything like it. This is a lesson for all football clubs about how to be proper football supporters. This is the best club in the world. Michel Platini

The atmosphere inside Celtic Park is one of the best in Europe - it's absolutely incredible. Sven-Goran Eriksson

In my experience, which embraces big matches at Old Trafford, Anfield, Ibrox, the San Siro and the Nou Camp, there's nowhere else remotely like Parkhead on a Champions League night. Brian Viner (The Independent)

This is what we need in Italy - this type of environment. This was the essence of sport. To hear the Celtic fans singing and chanting after the game was incredible. Carlo Ancelotti (AC Milan) : 8th Mar '07

This place makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. There is nowhere like it in football, and I can see how the people love to play here and speak so highly of it. Samuel Eto'o : 20th February '08

It will be a real pleasure to visit Celtic Park and feel the atmosphere of a great UEFA Champions League night at such a great venue. The Celtic supporters are fantastic, in fact the best travelling supporters in the world as we have seen many times. I know that Celtic supporters are extremely passionate about their club, a club which I believe, like FC Barcelona, is different. We know that supporters will travel in huge numbers to follow their team, but we also know the great reputation of good behaviour which Celtic fans enjoy and clearly we are looking forward to hosting the Celtic fans in the city once again. We hope all Celtic supporters enjoy their visit to Barcelona. Juan Laporta (President FC Barcelona) : 20th Feb '08

[Milltown Row2]

Just a few of the countless tributes paid to the Celtic Pk atmosphere and Celtic fans, at home and when abroad.

I speak for everyone when I describe the behaviour of the Celtic supporters as immaculate. With all the bother concerning racial insults and hooligan behaviour, these fans were a breath of fresh air. Barcelona Police spokesman

I fell a bit in love with Celtic, because the atmosphere was amazing and the crowd was magnificent, the way they behaved with the Porto fans. Jose Mourinho : June 2003

The incredible thing was the people. For an opposition player it is quite incredible. I have not seen a better atmosphere from the grounds I have visited. Gerard (FC Barcelona) : 2004

The atmosphere generated by the fans in Celtic's stadium for our visit was the most impressive I've ever witnessed. The grounds of Liverpool and Manchester United are good and the hostile feeling of playing against Real Madrid in the Bernabeu is also excellent, but the atmosphere against Celtic was the best. Xavi (Barcelona) : Sep '04

The best fans on the continent. El Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona



The atmosphere here tonight was unbelievable and it's an honour to play in such an arena. Oliver Khan (Bayern Munich)

Every professional footballer should seek to play at least one game at Celtic Park. I have never felt anything like it. Paolo Maldini

This is the most fantastic support in the world. I hope you win. Franz Beckenbaur (on Celtic v Bayern Munich)

I have never experienced anything like it. This is a lesson for all football clubs about how to be proper football supporters. This is the best club in the world. Michel Platini

The atmosphere inside Celtic Park is one of the best in Europe - it's absolutely incredible. Sven-Goran Eriksson

In my experience, which embraces big matches at Old Trafford, Anfield, Ibrox, the San Siro and the Nou Camp, there's nowhere else remotely like Parkhead on a Champions League night. Brian Viner (The Independent)

This is what we need in Italy - this type of environment. This was the essence of sport. To hear the Celtic fans singing and chanting after the game was incredible. Carlo Ancelotti (AC Milan) : 8th Mar '07

This place makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. There is nowhere like it in football, and I can see how the people love to play here and speak so highly of it. Samuel Eto'o : 20th February '08

It will be a real pleasure to visit Celtic Park and feel the atmosphere of a great UEFA Champions League night at such a great venue. The Celtic supporters are fantastic, in fact the best travelling supporters in the world as we have seen many times. I know that Celtic supporters are extremely passionate about their club, a club which I believe, like FC Barcelona, is different. We know that supporters will travel in huge numbers to follow their team, but we also know the great reputation of good behaviour which Celtic fans enjoy and clearly we are looking forward to hosting the Celtic fans in the city once again. We hope all Celtic supporters enjoy their visit to Barcelona. Juan Laporta (President FC Barcelona) : 20th Feb '08

Here are some quotes from the Celtic fans I heard when watching the last Old Firm game,  "Get into these orange Kunts"  "f**king Huns" "shower of orange bastards" I could go on. Some of these Celtic and Rangers fans meet up at flash points (i believe they text each other) in Belfast and have a riot after one of these games. All good craic of course because they are passionate fans with great supporters.



Each to their own of course.

[Doogie Browser]

Some cheap shots thrown in here, Celtic fans are respected worldwide. Seville 2003 being a great example.

[Milltown Row2]

No cheap shots, but this whiter than white stuff is balls.

The "we are better than them" attitude needs to stop. I know we could give loads of examples of Celtic fans that have been injured and in a lot of cases have lost their life after Old Firm games due to mindless thugs who have grown up hating each other over football (allegedly)

I know most posters would condemn Celtic players/fans/officials if they carried on like McCoist/Goram (in the past)

[the colonel]

There's a man there with an Antrim Hoody on him MR!

[Milltown Row2]

Seen that Colonel!! though he was on his way to hurling match

[the colonel]

I recognise a ballymena man there. Im sure its him

It is him. Served time for it. From the Ardoyne riots in July so its not from a Glasgow Derby MR

[Minder]

I recognise a ballymena man there. Im sure its him

Was there not a couple of ones from Ballymena charged with the rioting in Ardoyne? They were only up to go to the zoo or something though........

[Milltown Row2]

the ginger haired one with the "what da fcuk am i doing here" face?

[the colonel]

From the BT

Man travelled 30 miles for Ardoyne riot, court told

Thursday, 29 July 2010

A man made a 30-mile trip to Belfast to take part in the Twelfth of July rioting a court heard yesterday.

Paul Donegan (26), from Dunclug Park in Ballymena, is accused of riotous behaviour in Ardoyne on July 12.

Bail was refused after a police officer told Belfast Magistrates Court that Mr Donegan specifically came to the area "to take part in disturbances".

A 16-year-old also appeared in court accused of vehicle hijacking and attacking police.

Police claimed the youth was at the centre of serious disorder which erupted in the Ardoyne area. The suspect, who cannot be named because of his age, was in the middle of rolling a cannabis joint when officers went to arrest him two weeks later, a judge was told.

He was remanded in custody along with Donegan, who is alleged to have travelled nearly 30 miles from his home in Ballymena to take part in the trouble.

The teenager faces charges of riotous assembly, attempting to cause grievous bodily harm to |police officers with intent, possession of an offensive weapon — namely a 5ft pole and bottles — attempting to damage a police Land Rover wing mirror and window, seizing control of a Toyota car by force, destroying the vehicle, and possession of herbal cannabis.

A detective sergeant who said he could connect him with the offences told Belfast Magistrates Court yesterday: "This individual I would say, having examined CCTV footage, would be one of the most prominent individuals within that riot.

"From the very start, right through until the early hours of the morning, his activities were wide-ranging from attacking |police officers with poles, pipes and other materials to the hijacking of the vehicle which was set alight."

Opposing his release, the officer claimed the youth could not be controlled, with even his own mother said to be in a degree of fear of him.

"When police officers went in to arrest him he was in the process of rolling a joint," he added.

A defence solicitor claimed there were serious problems with the strength of the police evidence against his client.

He argued that the teenager had been identified wearing a hooded top and pointed out that the vast majority of the crowd at Ardoyne were similarly dressed.

But District Judge Fiona Bagnall ruled there was too great a risk to release the accused at this stage.

Donegan, of Dunclug Park, Ballymena, also failed to secure bail. He faces a single charge of riotous assembly on the same date and location.

The sergeant told the court that Donegan admitted throwing stones during interview, but claimed there was also evidence that he was involved in kicking out at police lines.

"He's from Ballymena and I believe he specifically travelled down to the Ardoyne area to take part in these disturbances," he said.

Both accused will appear again before the court next month



Read more: http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/man-travelled-30-miles-for-ardoyne-riot-court-told-14891437.html#ixzz1GEcOh035

[Clown]

wrong thread

what the f**k has that got to do with celtic?

[the colonel]

Milltown had stated that this happened a Glasgow Derby, I'm sure he'll admit he was incorrect 

[laoislad]

Milltown had stated that this happened a Glasgow Derby, I'm sure he'll admit he was incorrect 

Partick Thistle  V Queen's Park  ?