GeneralCartmanLee 313 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgo...est/8261054.stm Fan banned after waving IRA flag Aaron Laing was a season ticket holder at the time of the offence A Celtic fan who waved an Irish flag with IRA written on it at an Old Firm match has been fined £500 and banned from attending games for three years. Aaron Laing was captured on CCTV with the tricolour during the match at Ibrox in May. At Glasgow Sheriff Court, the 21-year-old, from Peterhead, admitted breaching the peace. The court also heard that since the offence, Celtic had imposed a lifetime ban on the former season ticket holder. The court heard that Laing had been dating the niece of then Celtic manager Gordon Strachan when he committed the offence. Prosecutor Anthony Quigley told the court that officers became aware of the flag half way through the game. He has been branded a thug, a yob and a bigot but he could far more accurately be described as drunken and foolish Neil McCulloch Defence lawyer The procurator fiscal depute said police acted quickly after "the Rangers fans were becoming very angry". He said: "When they got to the area where Mr Laing was sitting, most supporters became co-operative, apart from one or two, and they managed to retrieve the flag. "Other than that, the match passed without incident." When officers received phone calls identifying Laing, they were able to track him down as a Celtic season ticket holder and find his home address. Defence lawyer Neil McCulloch told the court that his client had been drinking heavily that day and maintains that he found the flag in the ground. 'Significant embarrassment' "He's extremely ashamed of his behaviour and has also embarrassed his family and the club and supporters," he said. "His girlfriend at the time has a relative who at that time had a significant connection to the club and his actions also caused significant embarrassment to her and her family. "He has been branded a thug, a yob and a bigot but he could far more accurately be described as drunken and foolish." Sheriff Alexander Johnston issued Laing with a football banning order stopping him from attending registered matches in the UK for three years. couldn't see a link for this, apologies if already posted Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunnyLoyal 1,136 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Good. He should be banned for life from every football ground for waving a flag supporting a terrorist organisation that has killed thousands of innocent people. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueIsTheColour 35 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Have Dignity FC commented yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_RFC87 761 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I wonder what happened to "banned for life". Three years is an arbitrary number, there's no justification and no punishment too great for the support of a terrorist organisation like the IRA. http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/Article.as...215252?UserKey= Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralCartmanLee 313 Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 Have Dignity FC commented yet? They have banned him for life so fair play to them in this instance.... No wonder there fans are confused though, when sellck actively encourages this shite then ban them for life when the courts actually bother to do anything about it… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Have Dignity FC commented yet? Yes, it was just from the craic, and, juan guy popped up once again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueIsTheColour 35 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Have Dignity FC commented yet? They have banned him for life so fair play to them in this instance.... No wonder there fans are confused though, when sellck actively encourages this shite then ban them for life when the courts actually bother to do anything about it… Just the expected response then. No general statement admitting there is a problem amongst their support in this regard. Just ban him for life and hope the issue goes away. Sweep Sweep... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumshie 205 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Was that the same guy that was bangin Strachan's niece? Terrorist, lovin scumbag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
covenanter 158 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I remember when the fall-out occured after Aaron's actions at Ibrox, someone posted a link to his Glaswegian uncle's CSC. Apparently, Aaron's uncle runs a supporters bus in Easterhouse entitled, 'the Easterhouse Rocket Launchers CSC'. Pictures were attached of their Player of the Year dinner/dance at the Walfrid Suite at ra Stydome, a huge banner with the name on it was the backdrop to the top table. It would appear that Aaron Laing is only a product of his conditioning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Was that the same guy that was bangin Strachan's niece? Terrorist, lovin scumbag That can't be him just getting caned for that, surely? That was yonks ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralCartmanLee 313 Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 Was that the same guy that was bangin Strachan's niece? Terrorist, lovin scumbag That can't be him just getting caned for that, surely? That was yonks ago. It is.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Was that the same guy that was bangin Strachan's niece? Terrorist, lovin scumbag That can't be him just getting caned for that, surely? That was yonks ago. It is.... Fucking hell. How can it take so long? There was no grey area involved here whatsoever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueIsTheColour 35 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Was that the same guy that was bangin Strachan's niece? Terrorist, lovin scumbag That can't be him just getting caned for that, surely? That was yonks ago. It is.... Fucking hell. How can it take so long? There was no grey area involved here whatsoever. And yet they had the guy who got done for singing the Famine Song up in court within weeks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw69uk 123 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgo...est/8261054.stm Fan banned after waving IRA flag Aaron Laing was a season ticket holder at the time of the offence A Celtic fan who waved an Irish flag with IRA written on it at an Old Firm match has been fined £500 and banned from attending games for three years. Aaron Laing was captured on CCTV with the tricolour during the match at Ibrox in May. At Glasgow Sheriff Court, the 21-year-old, from Peterhead, admitted breaching the peace. The court also heard that since the offence, Celtic had imposed a lifetime ban on the former season ticket holder. The court heard that Laing had been dating the niece of then Celtic manager Gordon Strachan when he committed the offence. Prosecutor Anthony Quigley told the court that officers became aware of the flag half way through the game. He has been branded a thug, a yob and a bigot but he could far more accurately be described as drunken and foolish Neil McCulloch Defence lawyer The procurator fiscal depute said police acted quickly after "the Rangers fans were becoming very angry". He said: "When they got to the area where Mr Laing was sitting, most supporters became co-operative, apart from one or two, and they managed to retrieve the flag. "Other than that, the match passed without incident." When officers received phone calls identifying Laing, they were able to track him down as a Celtic season ticket holder and find his home address. Defence lawyer Neil McCulloch told the court that his client had been drinking heavily that day and maintains that he found the flag in the ground. 'Significant embarrassment' "He's extremely ashamed of his behaviour and has also embarrassed his family and the club and supporters," he said. "His girlfriend at the time has a relative who at that time had a significant connection to the club and his actions also caused significant embarrassment to her and her family. "He has been branded a thug, a yob and a bigot but he could far more accurately be described as drunken and foolish." Sheriff Alexander Johnston issued Laing with a football banning order stopping him from attending registered matches in the UK for three years. couldn't see a link for this, apologies if already posted am sure he "could" but the first part was right! as for next line, if you "found" that, wouldnt you burn it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw69uk 123 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Was that the same guy that was bangin Strachan's niece? Terrorist, lovin scumbag That can't be him just getting caned for that, surely? That was yonks ago. It is.... Fucking hell. How can it take so long? There was no grey area involved here whatsoever. there was mate, in between the green hoops thats the reason it took so long Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboyrfc 296 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 id love to see how confident and cocky this bawbag would be when he isnt in amongst his toothless stinkin mates Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo. 952 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I see his morality is on a par with his fashion sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza 21 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 He has been branded a thug, a yob and a bigot but he could far more accurately be described as drunken and foolish The biggest load of shit you'll ever hear!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
corby 6 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Google,arron laing rothwell. Was told this is the same guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallochBear 1,613 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Good. He should be banned for life from every football ground for waving a flag supporting a terrorist organisation that has killed thousands of innocent people. You forgot one very important word "innocent BRITISH people" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Wanker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNuts 552 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 he is the epitome of a celtic fan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ritchieshearercaldow 22,219 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 maintains that he found the flag in the ground So I suppose he dug it up, probably wrapped around a gun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chookes 21 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 He has been branded a thug, a yob and a bigot but he could far more accurately be described as drunken and foolish The biggest load of shit you'll ever hear!! He's exactly what he's been branded. "Foolish", my ass! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy 68 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 He should be shot! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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