Soccer: Sectarian threats made to international footballer

A minister in the Stormont Executive today condemned sectarian threats made to an international football player over his decision to play for Glasgow Celtic.

A minister in the Stormont Executive today condemned sectarian threats made to an international football player over his decision to play for Glasgow Celtic.

Ulster Unionist minister Michael McGimpsey said he was "dismayed" by sectarian threats against Celtic and Northern Ireland midfielder Neil Lennon ahead of tomorrow night’s friendly international game against Norway in Belfast.

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