OrangeBurn 57 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/celtic-praised-by-manchester-police-969342.html Celtic fans have been hailed as "ambassadors of Glasgow" by Manchester police. Thousands of supporters travelled down to watch last night's 3-0 Champions League defeat at Manchester United and the police today reported "very few incidents and arrests". The Manchester authorities were desperate to avoid a repeat of the ugly scenes which marred the most recent visit by a Scottish club to the city. A minority of Rangers fans wreaked havoc during last season's Uefa Cup final at the City of Manchester Stadium. That led to Manchester City Council, Greater Manchester Police and Manchester United issuing a joint statement urging ticketless Celtic fans not to travel to last night's game. Match commander Superintendent John Graves was delighted with the outcome. He said on Celtic's official website: "Whilst I know the result of the game wasn't what Celtic fans would have wanted, the result of the overall event surely was. "Making such events a success is not just down to the police and the clubs, it's a responsibility of everyone involved, especially the supporters. "As the police match commander at Old Trafford, I would like to pass on my thanks to those Celtic fans who came to support their club in the finest traditions of genuine football fans, and ambassadors of Glasgow. "From a policing and safety perspective, the game was a great success. There were very few incidents and arrests, and nothing that should detract from a great footballing occasion. "I have to say that Celtic Football Club has every right to be proud of its fans. Those who braved the night in a windy and wet Manchester were a credit to the club. "I would also like to compliment the Celtic stewards who helped tremendously throughout the game and added great value to the safety operation. "We have a cliche in Manchester about the eyes of Europe being upon Old Trafford during these massive football games, and this was no exception. "I believe that Celtic fans did a great deal to enhance not only the club's reputation across Europe, but also their own - well done." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOLUWDC 1 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 So there were arrests and here is one of the minor scuffles: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Stars Bearette 1 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 :barf: :barf: :barf: :barf: :barf: :barf: :barf: though I have to add I am pissd off by the bunch of our fans at the final that gave ammunition to our enemies when the vast majority of bears behaved well....everyone just focused on the trouble makers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalbraith 0 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 So there were arrests and here is one of the minor scuffles: To be fair there's not much in that. Looks like hand-bags... the reason for all the police moving was just to be safe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVB 2,560 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/celtic-praised-by-manchester-police-969342.html Celtic fans have been hailed as "ambassadors of Glasgow" by Manchester police. Thousands of supporters travelled down to watch last night's 3-0 Champions League defeat at Manchester United and the police today reported "very few incidents and arrests". "I believe that Celtic fans did a great deal to enhance not only the club's reputation across Europe, but also their own - well done." Very few? Is that more or less than the 40 odd nicked in May? Sweep sweep sweepity sweep. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 53,548 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie! 8 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Couldn't care less anymore tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVB 2,560 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 So there were arrests and here is one of the minor scuffles: Exemplary behaviour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVB 2,560 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 So there were arrests and here is one of the minor scuffles: To be fair there's not much in that. Looks like hand-bags... the reason for all the police moving was just to be safe. Since when was that important when reporting on these type of incidents? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeBurn 57 Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 OMFG Is that trash I see on the ground? Come on GMP get them sorted out! 8-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBoyd 355 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Ach who cares, fuck em, they got pumped, end of Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueIsTheColour 35 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 So there were arrests and here is one of the minor scuffles: Wait a second, where is all the riot Police indiscriminately beating fans? Is that only for when Rangers visit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minstral 5,375 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 the same fans that sing in praise of bombers that planted bombs in manchester, you could not make it up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBoyd 355 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 the same fans that sing in praise of bombers that planted bombs in manchester, you could not make it up. Exaclty, they favour and big up the fans that sing about the IRA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalbraith 0 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 So there were arrests and here is one of the minor scuffles: To be fair there's not much in that. Looks like hand-bags... the reason for all the police moving was just to be safe. Since when was that important when reporting on these type of incidents? True. Very true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalbraith 0 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 the same fans that sing in praise of bombers that planted bombs in manchester, you could not make it up. On that side of things, scumbags. I would kill them on the spot - there and then. But the video clip is hardly Celtic fans causing a riot ... I've seen all that before many a time with Rangers on Europe. Two sets of fans bumping into each other whilst singing etc and goading each other. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalbluebell 38 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 :barf: :barf: :barf: :barf: :barf: :barf: :barf: though I have to add I am pissd off by the bunch of our fans at the final that gave ammunition to our enemies when the vast majority of bears behaved well....everyone just focused on the trouble makers It's been pointed out already in another thread Pam, remember?..........Even if we had behaved impeccably, they would have pinned something on us. There were trouble makers from outwith our support and dodgy coppers too! There are plenty of people to point the finger at before we turn on our own. Anyway I had a great time in Manchester and never witnessed any trouble. And we still have a better conduct record than them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedarvelmarvel 796 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 loved the boo.ing when they started singing the potato song,it looks like the were celebrating a defeat maybe it was not as heavy as they expected.to say united performance was the best ever against them well barca last year must have bben forgotten. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueben_d 40 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 very few? aye but in proportion to the number of gers fans who went to manchester there were very few celtic fans there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,286 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Another pop at us from the manc authorities to continue deflecting attention away from the mess they made of the UEFA Cup final ... as the title of the thread suggests very predictable Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossDas 1,071 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 So the ambasadors of terrorism in Scotland are now the ambasadors of Glasgow. Had we done more to highlight the nature of the celtic fan instead of taking cheap shots about the famine then this could have had a lesser impact. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossDas 1,071 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 We had zero arrests in our champions league group stage last season, but didnt have the press wanking over it It's totally vomit inducing. If it were some Turkish team singing Al Queda songs there'd be an uproar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelle1880 225 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Who cares, Manchester is a shithole and their plod are unable to onduct larger crowds. Fuck Septic and GMP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR 1,480 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I wonder how would've got bangled up had they taken anywhere near 200,000 to Manchester.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestDillinger 9 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Anyone tell me a close estimate of how many fans Celtic had there, and how many we had in Manchester? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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