Some of you may be aware that at the football game on Saturday, some fans of Celtic FC called the Green brigade displayed this banner:
As you can see, it's a protest against putting the poppy on the Celtic shirt for remembrance day. Celtic has deep Irish roots and it's support tend to lean to republicanism. Obviously these fans do not want to honour those who fought in Ireland during the troubles, it could also be against the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
It seemed as if there was just going to be the usual situation when something like this happens, a few protests, people saying it's terrible and after a week or so people move on.
Today the Celtic board issued a statement apologising for the banner and saying that those responsible would be banned for Celtic park for life. Whether they would ban those who did the banner or the entire Green brigade.
A side note: The Green brigade is one of if not the biggest supporters group who attend the home and away games. I have been a season ticket holder at Celtic, the GB are always the loudest and most passionate fans. There have been times where they were the only ones singing.
What are your opinions on this fellow escapists?
Is it fair to ban potentially hundreds of people over a banner?
Could this be a breach of freedom of speech or the right to a peaceful protest?
Is it bad for a football board to go against one of their biggest group of supporters to keep appearances?
Discuss
EDIT: Yes, I know the banner is misspelled, but pointing it out is neither intelligent nor funny please try and actually contribute to the discussion.
As you can see, it's a protest against putting the poppy on the Celtic shirt for remembrance day. Celtic has deep Irish roots and it's support tend to lean to republicanism. Obviously these fans do not want to honour those who fought in Ireland during the troubles, it could also be against the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
It seemed as if there was just going to be the usual situation when something like this happens, a few protests, people saying it's terrible and after a week or so people move on.
Today the Celtic board issued a statement apologising for the banner and saying that those responsible would be banned for Celtic park for life. Whether they would ban those who did the banner or the entire Green brigade.
A side note: The Green brigade is one of if not the biggest supporters group who attend the home and away games. I have been a season ticket holder at Celtic, the GB are always the loudest and most passionate fans. There have been times where they were the only ones singing.
What are your opinions on this fellow escapists?
Is it fair to ban potentially hundreds of people over a banner?
Could this be a breach of freedom of speech or the right to a peaceful protest?
Is it bad for a football board to go against one of their biggest group of supporters to keep appearances?
Discuss
EDIT: Yes, I know the banner is misspelled, but pointing it out is neither intelligent nor funny please try and actually contribute to the discussion.