I spoke to Celtic today about various questions surrounding stewarding and policing in and around the stadium.
The club would not be specific on any particular incident but I got a run down on various instances (alleged assault, vandalism) when Celtic have responded to police requests for identifying information on fans. Celtic said the police can only ask for identifying information if they allege a crime has been committed and Celtic’s safety certificate, allowing them to open the stadium, depends on the club complying with police requests if they allege a crime has been committed.
The club were clear that complying with police requests on such instances is not a matter of choice for Celtic, “It happens, it has always happened, and it happens at every other club in the UK”.
I asked if the club target fans and ask the police to arrest them. I was told this is ludicrous to suggest the police do the bidding of the club (I was also laughed at for making the suggestion). Celtic can revoke tickets and stadium access without recourse to the police.
My conversation happened before anyone at Celtic heard last night’s podcast from the HomeBhoys but I asked specific questions about the red haired fan discussed who was allegedly brandishing a seat and was told no police request had been received in connection to him and that his details had therefore not been passed to the police.
I understand the club have met with various supporters’ groups and clarified these issues, as well as more general stadium safety matters, and that they will issue a statement later today in response to questions asked by the Celtic Trust, who I believe put many of these points in writing.
After speaking to Celtic I spoke to a police officer who is a regular Match Commander at SPL games (not Celtic games) who confirmed clubs would lose their safety certificate if they failed to cooperate with the police.
Having had the chance to put questions to Celtic I asked them give others the same opportunity and to unconditionally meet with any fans’ group with concerns on any of these matters. They assured me they would.
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Scotland working hard and keeping it at 0 – 0.
Soal
haven’t played for 29 years but would still do better than that lump a wid Hanly..
Thomthetim and macjay1 for Neil Lennon
Whereas it is recognised that the marchers did not abide by the rules the issue is about the proportionality of the police response. One does not expect riot police tactics if you put your feet up on the table.
Jist sayin’.
Ironic
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Rangers Creditor Of The Day No.169
Dunfermline Athletic FC
£83,370.13
Total debt to date: £25,675,516.41
(As at May 2012)
Swanseabhoy
Me too
SOAL
That’s a serious slight on bt who must be half my age:o)
Heard Neil Lennons at the France v Spain game checking on potential new signings,ally mccoist is also checking out possible new players for sevco,he’s sitting in his living room watching the Estonia v Andorra game:-D
jinky
your only doing what big JF tells ye to do… p))
ScotPatsFan
No bud just checked they paid £22k for Dunfermline for ticket sales but would not entertain Dundee Utd
Sky commentator just said Celtic are interested in the Blackburn centre half Hanley, he any good?
Bridcutt impressive for Scotland. Keeps it simple, wins the ball, passes to teammate. Available on a Bosman, and given our success in the Championship market…………..
EKBhoy:
right you are. They will never be happy. PL has done a terrific job for Celtic overall. The idea that the board wish to dispense of the working class supporters is laughable nonsense.
Che
obviously as I think he is useless…
BT
To Cut a long story short big Hanley is a belter
Germany’s no-striker formation seems to be working, mind you they could probably play no-defenders and Kazakhstan still wouldn’t score.
Kayal33..agree re bridcutt ..no nonsense midfielder very comfortable on the ball hh
I’m sure Kayal and Gershon are getting a warm Belfast welcome…
So..Pat Nevin says when player loses the ball he did the right thing by fouling the opponent cos Scotland were then in a difficult position….sporting integrity?
2 1 ROI
Ire 2 Aut 1
Get in there!!!! COYBIG!!!!!!!!!!
who scored irish 2nd
Pants on for Scotland
Sean Walters. Header.
Walters
Bada bing. I heard wee Sally wis at a subuetteo game checking out likely signings..
Last time McGhee reccommended a player was Adam Virgo…
johann murdoch
20:35 on
26 March, 2013
Bada bing. I heard wee Sally wis at a subuetteo game checking out likely signings..
Nonesense, he’s in the Stade de France watching France v Spain, Chuckles said so!!
Couldnt resist using the Dunfermline situ to take the piss out of hun lovin clyde panel tonight. first caller.
http://www.clyde1.com/on-air/superscoreboard/listen-again/
An dun
Walters may not be the brightest but a bit unfair to call him a header…
The Snake offside
great finish from naibalance but offside..
tbj.
Do you have the olde skull and crossbones flag to take with you?
Craig Thomson would have let that one stand..
Che
Very good ;-)
Serb has been watching Elbows
That Serbian striker is clearly auditioning for Ibrox
If the Serbians dive is embarrassing. .. what was mcculloughs then doddsy