Celtic escape punishment

Celtic have escaped punishment over an “offensive” banner displayed at Parkhead, the Scottish Professional Football League has confirmed.

Celtic escape punishment

Celtic have escaped punishment over an “offensive” banner displayed at Parkhead, the Scottish Professional Football League has confirmed.

The SPFL launched an investigation after fans held aloft a large ’H’ symbol - representing the Maze Prison block in Belfast where 10 Irish Republicans died on hunger strike in 1981 – alongside lyrics derived from Flower of Scotland, ”they fought and died for their wee bit hill and glen”.

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