Celtic chief clamping down on sectarianism

CELTIC Chief Executive Peter Lawwell has vowed to ban any supporters found guilty of sectarian offences from Parkhead.

He has called on supporters to continue their backing of the club’s strong anti-sectarian and anti-racism message in the old-firm clash at Parkhead tomorrow.

The recent CIS Insurance Cup match saw 26 fans arrested, and Lawwell said: “It has been well documented that last week’s Old Firm match saw 26 arrests for ‘sectarian’ offences.

“Two of these arrests were from the Celtic support and I can say categorically that if these people are found guilty then they will be banned indefinitely from attending Celtic’s home and away matches.

“The police will have the full support of Celtic Football Club in dealing with sectarian behaviour should it be identified.”