Siam69 26,862 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-34220648 Leigh Griffiths admits offensive singing before Hibs-Hearts derby1 hour agoFrom the section Edinburgh, Fife & East ScotlandImage copyrightCiaran DonnellyCeltic and Scotland striker Leigh Griffiths has been admonished after admitting singing a song with offensive lyrics about an ex-Hearts player.The 25-year-old footballer made a brief appearance in Edinburgh Sheriff Court over the offensive lyrics about Rudi Skacel.The incident happened before a Hearts-Hibs derby game at Tynecastle in March last year.The player's lawyer said he apologised unreservedly for his actions. Newspaper pictureFiscal Depute Faith Miller said police officers were on duty in Roseburn Terrace at around 10:00 on Sunday, 30 March before the Scottish Premier League game between the two Edinburgh clubs. A large number of Hibs fans had gathered waiting for the opening of the Roseburn Bar.Ms Miller said the fans began singing a song about Skacel to the tune of the Beatles "Yellow Submarine".The fiscal told Sheriff Scott it was "a well-known Hibs song" and Griffiths was seen joining in.When the Roseburn Bar opened, the Hibs fans inside began singing the song again.The fiscal said the following Sunday a newspaper printed a picture of Griffiths, a Hibs fan, standing on a chair in the pub, singing along with the other supporters.Solicitor Advocate Liam O'Donnel said in the 18 months since then, his client had not been in trouble.He added Griffiths had been fined four weeks wages by his club for being involved in the incident. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobar 13,676 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 So what's happening with it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeIsBlue 66,595 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 A light tap on the wrists and he'll be off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1872 20,649 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 3 months in jail seems to be the standard sentence I hear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp9 753 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 He's not associated with Rangers, so that will be the end of that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz52 11,837 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Admonished means no imprisonment or fine Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 71,717 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Hair transplant worked wonders Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 25,603 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Stadium ban just like any other fan would get. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff crap in the head 120 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 I appreciate we've been hammered by this, but going to court for singing naughty songs The lunatics have taken over the asylum Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossDas 1,071 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Admonished - that'll teach him, eh. I notice the BBC are skirting around the racial aspect of this incident by calling it 'offensive singing' instead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperPapac05 3,383 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 He is seriously one ugly bastard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moody Blue Legend 61,387 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Nick of that cunt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingObv 10,639 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 That the refugee song? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 71,717 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Yup. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingObv 10,639 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Classic song tbf Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.C. 18,713 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 The Hibs song about Craig Thomson is hilarious. Might not hear that for a while because of Cummings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoatbridgeBear 7,113 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 5 year a got for Super Rangers, what a farce Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIE8CH 296 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 looks like its different rules for people singing songs about their rivals in this lovely we country we live in Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.C. 18,713 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Classic song tbfRUDI SKACEL IS A FUCKING.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,360 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Hypocrisy thy name is Declan Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksen_da_best 2,034 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 No one should be fined for singing a song. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingObv 10,639 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 No one should be fined for singing a song.I got a feeling by the BEP Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyinroyalblue 16,478 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 No one should be fined for singing a song.Did you hear Paul McCartney singing at the Olympics? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ritchieshearercaldow 22,123 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 No one should be fined for singing a song.Or jailed Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearsinbath 95 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Sly Timmy grin own his face! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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